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Incidence, yield loss and economic injury levels of key insect pests of hot pepper (scotch bonnet) in major growing Districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Hot pepper, scotch bonnet is considered among the high valued nontraditional cash crops grown by farmers in Uganda. Its production however is constrained by insect pests, diseases coupled with poor agronomic practices. ... -
Occurrence of cassava mosaic geminiviruses and cassava brown streak viruses in cassava and wild plant species in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015)Cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) is an important food and cash crop worldwide. Currently cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) caused by Cassava brown streak ipomoviruses (CBSVs) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by ... -
Production methods, physico-chemical properties and microbial quality of bongo, a fermented milk product produced in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2015-03)Production of fermented milk products using traditional methods has been carried out since time immemorial across the world. One of such products is bongo, a yogurt-like traditionally fermented dairy product produced and ... -
Seroprevalence and risk factors for brucellosis in cattle and humans in selected districts of Jimma zone, Southwest Ethiopia
(Makerere University, 2014-09)A cross-sectional study was carried out in two selected areas of Jimma zone from February 2014 to May 2014 to determine sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors in cattle and humans. A total of 348 blood ...