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Silencing of the Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (MAPK) Fus3 and Slt2 in Pseudocercospora fijiensis Reduces Growth and Virulence on Host Plants
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2018)
Pseudocercospora fijiensis, causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) of Musa spp., has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 to all the banana and plantain growing areas across the globe. It is becoming ...
Indigenous Knowledge Influences Cowpea ( Vigna Unguiculata ) Production among Smallholder Farmers in Northern Uganda
(Scholars World-International Refereed Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce,, 2018)
This study documented the available indigenous knowledge (IK) on cowpea production in northern Uganda.
The study focused on smallholder farmers along the River Nile belt in Nebbi, Arua, and Moyo districts in
Uganda where ...
Towards personalized learning environment in universities in developing countries through blended learning: a case of Muni university
(Scholars World-International Refereed Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, 2018)
Personalized Learning Environment (PLE) is the future of education at higher education institutions
(HEIs), and blended learning is a means to achieve it in emerging regions. However, several challenges
hamper its ...
Feasibility of a novel on-site detection method for aflatoxin in maize flour from markets and selected households in Kampala, Uganda
(MDPI AG, 2018-08-11)
In sub-Saharan Africa, there is a high demand for affordable and accessible methods for on-site detection of aflatoxins for appropriate food safety management. In this study, we validated an electrochemical immunosensor ...
Utilization of solid waste as a substrate for production of oil from oleaginous microorganisms
(Hindawi, 2018-05-16)
The overwhelming demand of oil and fats to meet the ever increasing needs for biofuel, cosmetics production, and other industrial purposes has enhanced a number of innovations in this industry. One such innovation is the ...
Examining the use of information systems to preserve indigenous knowledge in Uganda: a case from Muni university
(2018-05)
Indigenous Knowledge (IK), can be preserved using Information Systems in order to protect cultural heritage and disseminate local knowledge for development. This knowledge often passed on orally for generations has become ...
The nature of management of wildlife trade in Uganda
(UMI Journal, 2018-09-25)
Despite the existence of institutional framework and ongoing wildlife trade in Uganda, wildlife trade is largely not well studied. The overall objective of this study was to examine wildlife trade management in Uganda. The ...
Sexual harassment at African higher education institutions
(International Higher Education, 2018)
In Africa, enrolling in higher education institutions (HEIs) is an aspiration of many young people and their families and represents an investment in their own socioeconomic progress. This is why university graduation ...
Muni University Newsletter, February 2018 Issue
(Muni University, 2018-02)
Dean of students' forum held at Muni University; donation of laptops to Department of Nursing Science by Peace Corps; Moodle e-learning seminar held at Muni University; male circumcision at Muni University; and blood ...
Muni University Newsletter, March 2018 Issue
(Muni University, 2018-03)
This Issue provides details of the new Muni University Council members; Huawei Seeds for Future competition; Muni University Library Day celebration; and Muni University participation in NCHE 2018 exhibition.