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The Effect of Aging Duration of Organic Substrates on the Growth, Survival, Cocoon Production and Hatchability of African Night Crawler (Eudrilus eugeniae)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-21)
Knowledge about the effects of aging duration of organic substrates on reproductive characteristics and growth of Eudrilus eugeniae is limited. However, as organic matter decomposes, nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, ...
Assessing the drivers of deforestation in Bujjuko village in Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2019-09-06)
This research focused on the drivers of deforestation in Lwamunda central forest reserve. The
research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the direct and indirect drivers of
deforestation and measures that ...
Effect of extrusion processing on the sensory properties of protein rich snacks containing ruspolia differens (grasshoppers)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-14)
Cereal grains have been a primary source of nourishment for humans for thousands of years. Developing countries depend more on cereal grains for their nutritional needs than the developed world. Close to 60% of calories ...
Inefficiencies in pineapple retail marketing and their influence on profitability of pineapples in markets around Kampala: a case of Kalerwe and Nakasero markets
(Makerere University, 2019-10-21)
Marketing of Pineapples is a complex phenomenon due to their perishable nature, seasonality and bulkiness, and as such, an efficient marketing system is required. This study was therefore carried out to examine the marketing ...
Assessing the impact of land fragmentation on food security in Kakanju Sub-county Bushenyi District
(Makerere University, 2019-10-07)
This study sought to contribute knowledge to evaluation of land fragmentation on food security with specific reference to Kakanju Sub County. The study was guided by the specific objectives as follows; To determine the ...
Perceptions and influences on solid waste management in Bwaise slum, Kawempe division Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2019-10-16)
The study was conducted in Bwaise slum, Kawempe division in Kampala city. The aim of the study was to explore the perceptions and influences on waste management in Bwaise slum Kawempe division. The specific objectives of ...
Makerere University as a potential heritage tourism site
(Makerere University, 2019-10-16)
The study was carried out to analyze the heritage tourism potentials in Makerere University. It was guided by objectives; to identify categorize and document heritage sites in Makerere University, to identify potential ...
Impacts of Eucalyptus plantation on soil physico-chemical properties in Bamunanika sub-county, Luwero district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-10-08)
Eucalyptus is very important to people’s livelihood as source of income and ecosystem services. However, issues surrounding these eucalyptuses on soils and the environment have raised unresolved debates among conservationists ...
Contribution of Fish from Nabisogyo Wetland to the Livelihoods of Fishermen in Wakyato Sub-County, Nakaseke District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08-02)
Nabisogyo wetland is a highly productive, biologically diverse ecosystem that sustains people’s livelihoods in Nakaseke District. It provides habitat to numerous fish species which are a source of animal protein and also ...
Profitability of grasshopper collection and trading in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-10-10)
Grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) have been suggested as a highly valued edible insect in Africa but information on how profitable collecting /harvesting and marketing of grass hoppers is largely lacking.
In Uganda ...