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Cassava root starch characteristics in Ugandan local varieties, elite introductions and their half SIB populations.
(Makerere University, 2010)
Different important varieties of cassava are grown and used in Uganda for a range of applications based on their characteristics though they lack the right combination of culinary and industrial properties required for the ...
Factors influencing the nutritional status of women of reproductive age in Erute internally displaced persons' camp, Lira District
(2010-08)
Introduction: More than 1.5 million Ugandans were displaced and lived in camps from 1996 to 2005. The camp conditions were associated with poor sanitary facilities, disease and malnutrition among women and children (WFP ...
Hindrances to commercialization of fish farming in rural areas: a case study of Mutara Sub County in Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2010-05)
The study was conducted in Mutara Sub County of Bushenyi district to investigate hindrances to commercialization of fish farming. Specific objectives were to assess the status of fish farming, investigate major hindrances ...
Effects of fire frequency on plant species diversity and composition in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Southern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
In savanna grasslands worldwide, periodic fires are important forces affecting plant
species composition, richness, diversity and cover (Govender et al., 2006). It is not clear,
however, how variations in fire frequency ...
Sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii, p.l. sclater) diet and habitat selection in Rushebeya-Kanyabaha Wetland, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-08)
This study was conducted in Rushebeya-Kanyabaha wetland, in south western Uganda, from January to December 2008. The aim was to assess the diet and habitat selection of sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii), a highly wetland ...
Yield on agricultural wastes and antimicrobial efficacy of selected wild Pleurotus and Ganoderma mushrooms of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)
Cotton seed husks dominate mushroom cultivation as a substrate in Uganda. However, their scarcity and cost reduce profitability of the venture yet there is a wide range of other potential unutilized wastes. Further, mushroom ...
Contribution of wetland resources to household incomes of Riparian communities: A case study of Katonga wetland in Mpigi District
(Makerere University, 2010)
Katonga River wetlands are a partly permanent and seasonal system draining into Lake Victoria Bay. These wetlands contain various types of flora, fauna and other resources such as sand clay and it has been established from ...
Household firewood consumption and its dynamics in Kalisizo Sub-County, Central Uganda
(2010-08-01)
This study examined household firewood consumption and its dynamics in Kalisizo sub-county of Rakai district, central Uganda. Fifty households were conveniently selected and administered with semi-structured questionnaires ...
Carrier potential of spent mushroom substrate-peat formulations for legume nodulating bacteria in biofertilizer production
(Makerere University., 2010)
Globally, legume inoculants are an invaluable agricultural technology especially in legume crop production. In Uganda, Makerere University is promoting the technology as MAK_BIO_N_FIXER product. Presently, using peat for ...
Effects of food aid on household consumption and marketed production: The case of maize in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
The Northern Uganda conflict led to internal displacement which reduced agricultural
production, caused food insecurity and high malnutrition. In 1997 the World Food Programme (WFP) started providing food aid to the ...