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Effectiveness of selected bio-pesticides in pest and disease management in tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is among the most widely grown vegetable crops in Sub-
Saharan Africa (SSA), cultivated for both the fresh market and sometimes for processing.
However, tomato production is constrained ...
Compliance to environmental laws in the use and management of Lutembe wetland in Ddewe village Wakiso district, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study explores compliance to environmental laws in the use and management of Lutembe wetland. The objectives were to: (i) assess the level of compliance to environmental laws in the management of Lutembe wetland, (ii) ...
Caregivers' knowledge, attitude and practices towards management of diarrhoea among children below 5 years in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Diarrhea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five
following acute respiratory infection and is also an important cause of malnutrition. Diarrheal
diseases can be caused by numerous ...
Evaluating the quality of briquettes sold in selected suburbs of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Biomass is receiving greater attention especially in developed countries as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing energy supply security and decreasing their heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. Fuel ...
Effect of rhizobia inoculation on growth and yield traits of soybean varieties in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Soybean is an important food and cash crop with approximately 40% protein and 20% oil
content. A beneficial feature of soybean is its ability to associate with rhizobia bacteria in its root
nodules to fix atmospheric ...
Effect of the sorghum concentration on the sensory and chemical properties of banana beer (Tonto)
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Tonto continue to be a beer of choice for many individuals in the East African community. In Uganda, just like in Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Burundi, banana beer production has been practiced for years. Many studies have ...
Physico-chemical changes of oils used for food frying from roadside food venders in Kampala Capital City Authority: a case study conducted in Wandegeya, Kikoni, Kasubi, Kikumikikumi and Nankulabye
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Commercial deep-fat frying is a common cooking method. Fried foods have unique sensory and organoleptic properties, which makes deep fried foods largely enjoyed by consumers.
The objective of this study was to analyze ...
Efficiency and sustainability of non-farm activities on agricultural production in Kalagala Kanamunungu village, Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Farmers have continued to engage in Agricultural production (farming activities) despite loses realized. This could be due to the non-farm activities that they could be carrying out. This study was conducted to determine ...
Nutritional Composition, Anti-oxidant Potential and Shelf Stability of Mint Flavored Passion Fruit Juice
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Previously, mint has been used to flavor several foods but no emphasis was put on flavoring certain juices such as passion fruit juice. Thus, its effect on the properties of passion fruit juice were unknown. Much as different ...
Evaluating fecal sludge supplemented with other biomass for use as fuel briquettes
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
In Uganda much of fecal sludge is under-utilized and poorly disposed in many slum areas for example Bwaise. Market wastes such as empty bean pods and pineapple peelings are usually or never utilized. They are mainly disposed ...