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Glycoalkaloids are natural secondary metabolites occurring in potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) and are stable, remaining unaffected during processing ending up in the final products. Despite the increasing consumption of potato and potato p…
Drying causes many changes to the various quality properties of meat and meat products, including texture. Most of the textural changes in meat during drying are due to denaturation of meat proteins which results in different structural ch…
Mango is a highly perishable fruit with a shorter shelf-life if not well preserved immediately after harvest. Maintaining a proper cold chain management from the time of harvest till the fruit reaches the consumer is key in preservation of…
Mycotoxins are prevalent in animal feeds and agricultural products. These toxins have been associated with morbidity and death in both livestock and humans. However, once fungi metabolizes these toxins in substrates, they are not eradicate…
The baobab is a multi-purpose tree which is used in many countries for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Due to its sensorial and nutritional properties, it constitutes an opportunity for some processing units to valorize it throug…
Malnutrition is still a major challenge affecting a large group of the population in the world, and the problem has also been reported among school children. The major cause is insufficient nutrient intake and absorption from diet. The obj…
There exists an emerging and yet unexploited video mediated learning extension platform capable of disseminating agricultural technologies fast to farmers within and without the technological implementation site. A study was conducted to c…
The large number of farmers served by a small and shrinking national extension service necessitates more innovative methods of service delivery for effective coverage. This led to the introduction of the national e-extension service. For t…
This paper presents a conceptual underpinning for African Digital Agriculture Programme (AfriDAP), a proposed initiative to accelerate transformation of agriculture in Africa using digital technologies. It outlines a perspective of the Reg…
Smart agriculture is becoming a discipline with increased data processing requirements due to the need to understand complex agricultural ecosystems. In these ecosystems, modern digital technologies, that extend conventional tools (e.g., r…
In the recent past, a great number of online platforms have been introduced on the market showing different characteristics and services. A series of features should be taken into account when one evaluates online platforms, starting from …
The thermophysical data of fruit is vital to the study and optimization of postharvest handling processes. However, data available in the literature are not always consistent and must not be used directly. It is crucial to examine the accu…
In drilling processes, mud additives and cuttings comprise waste drilling fluids which end up being disposed into the environment. Naturally based mud additives that are eco-friendly, cheap and can improve the rheological properties and fi…
The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of terracing on soil chemical and biological properties in the Rwanda highlands. The study was done in March 2017. Composite soil samples were collected from the top, middle and…
Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is widely recognised as an important strategy for strengthening climate change resilience. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence on the factors that facilitate or impede EbA for ecosystem services, adapta…
Although land terracing is promoted as a management practice for effective soil conservation in hilly areas, construction of terraces causes changes in soil properties. This study evaluated the effect of land terracing on some soil physica…
Livestock are a crucial source of food, employment, and income for much of East Africa’s rural population. The sector contributes substantially to export revenues, national GDPs, and thus the region’s broader socioeconomic development. Liv…
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 126 universities in 38 African countries, uses grants to fund research and training in agriculture and non-research programs that advance the orga…
Parker is an American educator, religious and sociologist who is best known for his ways of effective teachings as a university teacher, community organizer and religious teacher. He is also recognized by his opinions on Good teachers and …
Incubators play a significant role in the development of business start-ups by providing opportunity for nurturing enterprise development whilst supporting networking services, capital support, and training programs for technical and soft …
The proposed agribusiness incubation hub (AIH) at Gulu University is intended to provide hands-on practice agri-entrepreneurship training to graduate and undergraduate students. The management of the AIH follows the Students Enterprise Sch…
The regional universities forum for capacity building in agriculture is implementing a programme; Transforming African Agricultural Universities to meaningfully contribute to Africa’s growth and development (TAGDev) with support from the M…
Vegetables play a very important role in rural and urban communities as both food and a business opportunity. They are fast-growing species, with high nutritional values and able to generate income in a relatively short period compared to …
Fruits constitute a major part of the diet in many parts of the world, highly recommended for the nutritional value derived from them. Fruit maturity is an important determinant of the quality as it affects the appearance, an aspect of qua…
This paper qualitatively seeks to understand matching of TVET graduate competence in their vocations of study with the competence expectations of the employers. Both soft and technical competences were considered using cross sectional data…
