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Descriptive analysis of heavy metals content of beef from Eastern Uganda and their safety for public consumption
(Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021-02-11)In this study, we initiated an effort to generate information about beef safety in Uganda. Our entry point was to assess by atomic absorption spectrophotometry the levels of essential elements copper (Cu), cobalt (Co), ... -
Effect of phosphorus-based fertilizer on groundnut yield and incidence of groundnut rosette disease in West Nile Region of Uganda
(African Journals Online, 2023)The objective of this study was to establish the effects of Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer micro-dosing on yields and the incidence of groundnut rosette disease (GRD) on five groundnut varieties in West Nile region ... -
Evaluation of newly released cassava varieties for yield performance, reactions to cassava diseases and farmers’ preference in Adjumani district of Uganda
(Journal of Agricultural Science, 2021-03-15)Cassava viral diseases particularly cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) have put pressure on cassava breeders to develop varieties that are resistant/tolerant to them. Several cassava ... -
First report of banana bunchy top disease caused by Banana bunchy top virus in Uganda
(Wiley, 2021-11-16)In August 2020, banana plants with characteristic symptoms of banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) caused by the Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) were observed on two different banana (Musa sp.) mats in backyard gardens in Arua ... -
From principles to practice:
(Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR); World Agroforestry (ICRAF), 2022-09)When applying the three principles of agroforestry design (farmer-centredness; aptness to place, people and purpose; and synergy), it is important to recognize that each landscape is unique and should therefore have its ... -
Functional genetics in ascomycetes pseudocercospora fijiensis (synonym mycosphaerella fijiensis) the pathogen of black sigatoka disease in banana
(Makerere University, 2019-07)Pseudocercospora fijiensis (P. fijiensis), causal agent of the black Sigatoka disease (BSD) on banana, has spread globally since its discovery in Fiji 1963 in all the banana and plantain growing areas across the globe. It ... -
Gastrointestinal helminths of semi - domesticated helmeted guinea fowl ( Numida meleagris ) under different management systems in Arua district , Uganda.
(African Journal of Poultry Farming, 2016)Multi-stage and purposive sampling designs were undertaken to identify the smallest unit for extraction of samples to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths of the guinea fowls in the free-range management ... -
Grain hermetic storage adoption in Northern Uganda: awareness, use, and the constraints to technology adoption
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-09-15)Post-harvest storage losses (PHLs) remain significant in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to several factors mainly insect pests and molds. Hermetic storage technologies (HSTs) are being promoted to address these storage losses. ... -
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 ... -
Integration of probiotics in aquaponic systems: an emerging alternative approach
(Springer Nature, 2023-08-28)The increasing demand on water resources, reduced land for agriculture, and concerns over food and nutrition security have prompted the evolution of innovative and complex food production systems. In this context, efficient ... -
Investigating the removal efficiency of different textile dye classes from wastewater by electrocoagulation using aluminum electrodes
(Springer Nature, 2023-02-23)Textile production is one of the largest sectors in the manufacturing industry; however, the textile dyeing process produces a voluminous amount of highly colored wastewater. The dyes used are organic compounds of different ... -
Novel chromatographic purification of succinic acid from whey fermentation broth by anionic exchange resins
(Springer Nature, 2022-11-09)Replacement of the petroleum-based refineries with the biorefinery is regarded as an essential step towards a “zero” waste (circular) economy. Biobased succinic acid (SA) is listed by the United States Department of Energy ... -
Nutritional requirements and effect of culture conditions on the performance of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): a review
(Taylor & Francis, 2024-01-23)Aquaculture is crucial for global food and nutrition security due to the inability of wild harvests to meet increasing demand. Africa’s contribution to aquaculture is generally low, despite its potential for economic ... -
Phosphorous removal from anaerobically digested municipal sludge centrate by an electrocoagulation reactor using metal (Al, Fe and Al-Fe) scrap anodes.
(Elsevier, 2021-06-02)Phosphates are a major cause of eutrophication and growth of algal blooms in surface waters. The current study investigated phosphorus removal from sludge centrate effluent (SCE) of a municipal wastewater plant by packed-bed ... -
Prospects for aquaculture development in Africa :
(Center for Development Research (ZEF), 2022-01)African aquaculture production has gradually increased over the years, but progress is still slow. Given large variations between African countries with regard to the availability of water, the macro-economic context, ... -
Provisional classification of wild edible fruits based on their nutrient profiles
(Acta Scientific, 2022-12-07)Nutritional analyses of food have mainly focused on determining the nutritional composition. Few concentrate on their nutritional value. This study provisionally classified ten wild edible fruits (WEF) growing in the Teso ... -
Pseudocercospora fijiensis cell fusion (Fus3) gene, complete cds
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Pseudocercospora fijiensis high osmolarity glycerol (Hog1) gene, complete cds
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Pseudocercospora fijiensis suppressor of the lytic phenotype (Slt2) gene, complete cds
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Recent advances in the utilization of insects as an ingredient in aquafeeds:
(Elsevier, 2022-08-08)The aquafeed industry continues to expand in response to the rapidly growing aquaculture sector. However, the identification of alternative protein sources in aquatic animal diets to replace conventional sources due to ...