Browsing School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) by Subject "Tomatoes"

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    • Assessing marketing of tomatoes in Kampala, Uganda 

      Katusiime, Claire (Makerere University, 2021-03)
      The study focused on assessing the marketing of tomatoes in Kampala, Uganda using the different markets of Wandegeya, Kalerwe, Nakawa, and Nakasero as the case study. The study was based on different specific objectuves ...

    • Assessment of growth rates of hydroponic and soil based tomatoes 

      Sabiiti, Gilbert (Makerere University, 2019-08)
      As the world population grows, the demand for vegetables increases tomatoes as they are the most consumed. Because of this growing demand, there will be an expected food crisis in the near future if production is not ...

    • Demand analysis for tomatoes in Uganda 

      Kunihira, Hillary (Makerere University, 2022-11)
      To obtain a healthier diet, Ugandans need to consume not only more vegetables, but also a healthier mix of vegetables with a good proportion of tomatoes in the diet. Tomatoes provide a range of micronutrients to human ...

    • Effectiveness of selected bio-pesticides in pest and disease management in tomatoes 

      Najjuuko, Joanitta (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 ...

    • Effectiveness of wood ash in extending the shelf life of fresh tomatoes 

      Kobugabe, Consolant (Makerere University, 2019-07)
      In Uganda, tomato is the most widely grown vegetable crop and is popular among all communities. Income from tomatoes is mainly constrained by post-harvest losses. Some farmers in Teso region keep their tomatoes in ash. ...

    • Extending the shelf life of tomatoes using commercial wax 

      Kasingye, Crispus (Makerere University, 2023-01)
      Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops grown in Uganda and in the world. However, its production has been hindered by an array of factors, among which is lack of an affordable and readily available means of ...