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The potential use of beetroot (Beta vulgaris l.) Powder to complement dietary iron intake of adolescent school girls (10-19 years old)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a problem among adolescent school girls (10-19 years) which, in addition to others also affects intellectual, learning capacity and eventual decline in academic performance. Beetroot (Beta ...
Farmers' perceptions and willingness to pay for healthy tomato seedlings in Lake Victoria crescent agro-ecological zone, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Tomato growing is economically important among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda in particular. Planting tomato is either by direct seeding or using previously raised seedlings. However, tomato production ...
Assessment of allocative efficiency of smallholder tea farmers: evidence from Kabale and Kanungu districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Smallholder productivity and efficiency still remain a paradox especially in perennial crops
with past research presenting mixed results on allocative efficiency of smallholder farmers.
The purpose of the study was to ...
Optimizing traditional processing and preservation techniques of cowpea leaves
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) leaves are have the potential of reducing malnutrition among the populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Uganda specifically. The leaves are rich in proteins, micronutrients such as vitamin A, ...
Phenotypic and biochemical responses of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata l. Walp) to the cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora koch)
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) (Fabaceae) is a vital legume crop cultivated by many smallholder farmers. The production of cowpea is constrained by several abiotic and biotic factors such as insects, diseases, and ...
Assessing the effects of land use/ cover change on the carbon stocks in Kaliro District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
In Kaliro District, anecdotal evidence suggests that land use/ cover has been changing very fast with implications on woody biomass. It is also believed that Kaliro District has suffered major deforestation and degradation ...
Social-economic vulnerability to resettlement : a case of land acquisition for petroleum development activities in the Albertine region in western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
The extractive industries can boost a country’s economic growth and standards of living but also increase the social-economic vulnerability of communities where the resource is located. Uganda is among African countries ...
Phenotypic characterization and genotype by environment interaction of selected rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for cold tolerance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Rice is adversely affected by cold stress and which is a common problem in the highland areas of central East Africa (Uganda, Rwanda, northeast Tanzania, and Kenya) and Madagascar. Cold stress is known to cause 26% to 80% ...
An assessment of pedo-hydrological characteristics at medium sized landslide sites in Manafwa catchment, mountain Elgon.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Landslide hazards are prevalent and continue to manifest seasonally on the slopes of Mountain Elgon, especially in the Manafwa catchment. While their occurrence has attracted several studies, limited attention has been ...
Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus lam) a potential Source of pectin
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Jackfruit is widely cultivated in tropical areas. The fruit is mainly grown and consumed fresh.
Approximately 65% of jackfruit is inedible and this part is commonly fed to animals or discarded. However, jackfruit waste ...