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Optimization of the process for production of mango enriched carrot-tomato ketchup
(Makerere University, 2021-04-27)
Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables in Uganda are estimated at 30% which translates to about 4 billion shillings loss annually. This is due to limited knowledge on value addition and preservation technologies being ...
Fruit traits associated with resistance to fruit pests of hot pepper in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Hot pepper (Capsicum spp) is an important economic crop for small-scale farmers. However, its production and profitability is hindered by infestations of fruit flies and the invasive false coddling moth (FCM). These fruit ...
Assessing the resilience of persons with disabilities in landslide prone areas: a case of Bushika sub county, Bududa district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The resilience of Persons with disabilities (PwDs) in landslide-prone areas is not well
understood and yet this information is vital in reducing risks through building resilience in
the disaster-prone areas. Resilience ...
Implications of Uganda Forestry Policy 2001 reform on forest land tenure security and livelihoods
(Makerere University, 2021)
Sustainable forest management involves a system that is ecologically sound, economically viable and socially responsible and requires good understanding and knowledge of community dynamics, forest land tenure regimes and ...
Potential of native tree species regeneration and establishment in exotic tree plantations: The case of Bellefoungou Forest Reserve in Northern Benin
(Makerere University, 2020-09)
While natural forest losses occur continuously, the extent of forest plantations has increased worldwide. These plantations, in addition to their role in timber production, also support forest restoration by fostering ...
Optimizing the processing conditions and formulation of a banana-vegetables instant soup flour
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Banana experiences high post-harvest losses of up to 45% and yet the fruit’s nutritional composition is insufficient to favor key products development targeting sensitive age groups such as children below 59 months and ...
ASSESSMENT OF SITE SUITABILITY FOR CAGE FISH FARMING IN SELECTED BAYS OF LAKE VICTORIA, UGANDA
(Makerere University, 2020-11)
Cage culture is considered an alternative to increasing fish production that can provide
employment, income and food. However, its unplanned expansion could result in negative
environmental and social impacts. This study ...
Household knowledge, attitudes and practices towards solid waste management among local residents in Nansana Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
A study was conducted in Nansana Municipality to determine household knowledge, practices and attitudes towards solid waste management. It set out to address the gap in information about the knowledge, practices and attitudes ...
Response of improved soybean varieties to different phosphorus rates
(Makerere University, 2021-07-01)
In Uganda, soybean varieties, Maksoy 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, and lately 6N were bred to address yield and disease resistance gaps. These varieties have become popular among commercial and smallholder farmers. Unfortunately, ...
Profiling the dynamics of informal timber value chain in Uganda : actors, business networks and benefit distribution
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
In Uganda, most of the timber is produced and/or traded informally resulting in social, economic and environmental problems such as revenue loss, inequitable distribution of chain rents, distortion of timber markets and ...