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Analysis of sesame seed production and export trends; challenges and strategies towards increasing production in Uganda
(Oilseeds and fats, Crops and Lipids Journal, 2021-01)
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most ancient oilseed crops cultivated for its edible oil and uses in food. Sesame seeds are very nutritious and confer health benefits. However, its potential production in Uganda ...
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), ...
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 ...
Stingless beekeeping in Uganda: an industry in its infancy
(African Entomology, 2021-03-23)
Stingless bees are important resources for pollination of crops, production of medicinal honey and other products. However, throughout the developing countries in Africa, meliponiculture has received less attention in ...
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 ...
Bio-based succinic acid recovery by ion exchange resins integrated with nanofiltration/reverse osmosis preceded crystallization
(Elsevier, 2021-07-03)
Succinic acid is a key platform chemical for production of various products such as biodegradable polymers, pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and foods. In the present study, bio-based succinic acid was recovered through two ...
Batch fermentation of succinic acid from cheese whey by Actinobacillus succinogenes under variant medium composition
(Springer, 2021-07-29)
Bio-based succinic acid production has attracted global attention since its consideration as a potential replacement to petroleum-based platform chemicals. This study used three different CO2 sources, namely NaHCO3, K2CO3 ...
Women and youths participation in agroforestry: What counts and what doesn’t around Mount Elgon, Uganda?
(Journal of Mountain Science, 2021-12-15)
The increase in global climate change incidents is a glaring indication that more pragmatic and direct approaches to tree and forest management are urgently needed. A study was conducted around Mount Elgon Uganda between ...