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Cyanogenic potential of selected cassava varieties in Zombo District, Uganda
(International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2017)
Both improved and local cassava varieties are widely grown and also, consumed in Zombo district as well as West Nile Sub region and Uganda as a whole. However, all cassava varieties contain cyanogenic glycosides which are ...
Detoxification of Nyar-Udota cassava variety in Zombo district by fermentation
(2017)
Fermentation is capable of detoxifying cassava cultivars. Cassava is one of the most important food crops in the
world and in Uganda it is the second most consumed food crop after bananas. However, cassava has some toxic ...
Potential of soaking and sun-drying in detoxifying toxic cassava root tubers
(International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology, 2017)
Root tubers of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) have cyanogenic glucosides which liberate hydrogen cyanide (HCN) on hydrolysis in quantities that can be toxic to humans. As a result, several techniques have been used to ...
Ethno-varieties and Distribution of jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in Uganda: implications for trade, food security and germplasm conservation.
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2019)
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. is a fruit tree crop largely grown in tropical regions for its edible fruits. Though listed among underutilized crops, the demand for jackfruit in Uganda has increased. Amidst the increase in ...
Studies on the utilization and proximate composition of wild Aframomum anguistifolium (sonn.) K. Schum fruits in Nakaseke district, Uganda.
(African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development, 2019)
Nakaseke district is located in the central region of Uganda and has high abundance of
edible Aframomum anguistifolium (wild cardamom) fruit, locally known as
“Amatuunguru’’. The fruit is consumed by only few ...
Spatial variation in physicochemical surface water quality in River Rwizi, Western Uganda
(Journal of Water Resource and Protection,, 2019)
River Rwizi originates from the Buhweju hills. It is a major source of water for the inhabitants of Mbarara Municipality and surrounding environment. In this study, spatial variation of water quality in River Rwizi section ...
Variation of cyanogenic potential of selected cassava varieties with age in Zombo district, Uganda
(Scholars World-International Refereed Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce,, 2018)
Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for around 500 million people. In Uganda, it is currently one of the most important food crops and ranks second to bananas in terms of ...
Effectiveness of traditional processing techniques in reducing cyanide levels in selected cassava varieties in Zombo District, Uganda.
(International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology, 2017)
The root tubers of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) contain varying amounts of cyanogenic glucosides which liberate toxic hydrogen cyanide with the resultant effect of poisoning especially the highly cyanogenic cultivars. ...
Mobility of chromium, copper and arsenic in amended chromated copper arsenate contaminated soils
(Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, 2020-09-23)
The use of copper-based preservatives such as chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and creosote to prolong the life of lumber present environmental concerns because they contain heavy metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons ...
Antimycobacterial Activity of the Extract and Isolated Compounds From the Stem Bark of Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. and Perr.
(SAGE Publications, 2021-08-24)
Zanthoxylum leprieurii Guill. and Perr. (Rutaceae) stem bark is used locally in Uganda for treating tuberculosis (TB) and cough-related infections. Lupeol (1), sesamin (2), trans-fagaramide (3), arnottianamide (4), ...