Browsing School of Biosciences Collection by Issue Date "2019-08"
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A comparative study of the proximate composition of Ruspollia differens and Macrotermes spp, two common edible insects in Uganda
(2019-08)Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, Insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) and termites (Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ... -
A comparative study of the proximate composition Ruspolia differens and Macrotermes SPP, two common edible insects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grass hoppers( Ruspolia differens) and termites(Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ... -
Determination of the appropriate propagation techniques of vernonia amygdalina
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The overall purpose of the study was to determine the appropriate propagation techniques for Vernonia amygdalina. The methods that were used included stem cuttings and seeds. A total of 500 seeds were planted in a 1m by ... -
Effect of ash filtrate and rock salt on iron biofortified beans
(Makerere University, 2019-08)In Northern and Eastern Uganda, ground salt (rock salt) and ash obtained from burnt crop residue and dried plants is used to produce filtrate for cooking hard-to-cook foods like dried legumes e.g. beans and cereals e.g. ... -
The effect of forest gap size and age on plant species diversity in Budongo forest
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Tropical rain forests are noted for their extraordinary species diversity. They are the most diverse and structurally complex ecosystems in the world. Gap dynamics and forest regeneration in tropical rainforests has been ... -
The effect of sodium hydrogen carbonate treatment on the growth and organic nutrient composition of Azolla
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Azolla experiments were conducted in May 2019 at Makerere University Botanical Garden, Kampala Uganda. The effect of varying concentrations of sodium hydrogen carbonate on the growth and organic nutrient composition was ...