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Assessment of maize-legume intercrop on the food security and household income of smallholder farmers in Mayuge district
(Makerere University, 2019)
In most developing countries smallholder farmers practice cereal-legume intercrop to mitigate risks of crop failure. Maize being one of the most crucial and strategic cereal crops not only in Africa but as well in developed ...
Development of a decision support tool for planning and designing small earth dams
(Makerere University, 2019-12-16)
This study examines the use and application of computer programs to support the decision making in planning and designing small earth dams. Design and construction of earth dams has been met with many challenges in planning ...
Effect of selected herbicides in control of weeds, and their effect on yield in maize (Zea mays)
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate efficacy of post-emergence herbicides against major weeds in maize at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo during the rainy season of 2018/19. The trial ...
Development of an instant potato soup powder from small non-marketable potatoes (solanum tuberosum)
(Makerere University, 2019-08-29)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important food crop grown by many farmers in Uganda especially in the highland regions. Post-harvest losses are a major hindrance to increasing production of potatoes. One of the causes of ...
Lifestyle practices and cardiovascular diseases risk: a case study of young adults between 18-30 years in Mulago-Katale Village
(Makerere University, 2019-10)
Introduction: Lifestyle factors play an important role in the etiology of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). A combination of genetic, physiological, lifestyle and environmental factors have been reported to be associated ...
Improving the performance of an indirect heated biomass maize dryer
(Makerere University, 2019-10-20)
Open sun drying is often hampered and interrupted by cloudy and rainy days. This makes adoption of pleasant technologies that are not dependent on weather more relevant for proper grain drying. This study developed an ...
Design and fabrication of a regenerator chamber for a continuous pasteurizer
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
The agro-processing industry has developed to increase production, boost product value addition, and preserve food. This has not been achievable due to dependence on imported machinery and the high cost of production in ...
Development of a sorghum malt-based nutrient enriched probiotic bushera
(Makerere University, 2019-10-03)
Obushera is a popular sorghum or millet based fermented beverage from western Uganda that is used or infant feeding. This beverage is generally low in protein and in micronutrients such as vitamin A and iron. This study ...
Factors that affect job satisfaction among the food and beverage staff in Kampala Serena Hotel
(Makerere University, 2019-09-02)
The practice of human resource management is an important factor in an organization
because of its impact on the behavior, response and action of the staff which in turn affect the
performance of the organization and aid ...
Effect of vermicompost and chemical fertilizer on the growth and yield of Amaranthus spp in Mityana district -Namukozi village
(Makerere University, 2019-08-23)
ABSTRACT
Sustainable fertilizer recommendations are critical in ensuring continuity of the soil to produce the
desired crop yields to feed the increasing population while at the same time maintaining ecosystem
services ...