Browsing Research Articles by Author "Andama, Morgan"
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Potential of soaking and sun-drying in detoxifying toxic cassava root tubers
Andama, Morgan; Lejju, Bunny Julius; Oloya, Benson (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 ... -
Prevalence of jigger flea (Tunga Penetrans) infestation amongst age groups, male and female persons in Jinja District, Eastern Uganda
Amatre, Gerald; Lejju, Julius Bunny; Andama, Morgan (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2018)Jigger flea infestations are endemic in several rural communities in Uganda. The Eastern part of the country reports outbreaks of jigger infestations. This case study was carried out to identify the most vulnerable sex and ... -
Role of termitesin nutrient recycling and productivity of beans: a case study of Muni village, Oluko Sub-County, Arua District, Uganda
Wamboi, Morine; Andama, Morgan (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 ... -
Studies on the utilization and proximate composition of wild Aframomum anguistifolium (sonn.) K. Schum fruits in Nakaseke district, Uganda.
Kyayesimira, Juliet; Mawanda, Ivan; Andama, Morgan; Safari, David (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 ... -
Variation of cyanogenic potential of selected cassava varieties with age in Zombo district, Uganda
Oloya, Benson; Adaku, Christopher; Andama, Morgan (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 ...