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Heavy metal pollution in the main rivers of Rwenzori region, Kasese District South-Western Uganda
(Octa Journal of Environmental Research, 2020)
Current study established heavy metal pollution of rivers Mubuku, Rwimi and Nyamwamba in Kasese district, Western Uganda. Their integrity is important because communities depend on them for water resources. No recent ...
Forecasting inputs demands on the quality of animal breeding public services in Uganda : a supply chain perspective
(Journal of Agriculture Food and Development, 2020-09-29)
The study focused on supply chain forecasts for inputs on the quality of animal breeding public services in selected cattle corridor districts (Mbarara, Mubende, Luwero and Soroti) of Uganda. The key question was, what ...
Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants utilized in the management of candidiasis in Northern Uganda
(Springer Nature, 2022-10-14)
The emergence of resistant Candida species to antifungal drugs has led to resurgence in herbal usage globally. However, little is known about anti-candida plants. This study explored ethnomedicinal plants as treatment ...
Role of termitesin nutrient recycling and productivity of beans: a case study of Muni village, Oluko Sub-County, Arua District, Uganda
(Online Student Journal of the University of Oldenburg, 2021)
This study examined the role of termites in nutrient recycling and productivity of beans in Muni village. Soil pH and nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorous) were established using standard methods. The productivity of beans ...
The cyanogenic potential of certain cassava varieties in Uganda and their fermentation-based detoxification
(IntechOpen, 2023-04-04)
Cassava is the leading staple food in the developing world, providing an essential diet for about half a billion individuals. However, cassava contains significantly toxic compounds, the cyanogenic glycosides. Ingestion ...
Morphological traits of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.): Indicators of diversity, selection and germplasm dispersion in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2023-09-15)
Uganda is one of the African countries with increasing production demands of jackfruit since it has gained popularity as a food and nutrition security crop with therapeutic benefits. However, the jackfruit germplasm in ...