Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence of pineapple mealybug wilt disease in the Central region of Ghana F. Annor-Frempong · A.E. Bediako · J. Nyarko · G. Van der Pujie Mealybug wilt ofpineapple (MWP) disease is a major biotic constraint to the production ofpineapple in Ghana. The study assessed farmers’ awareness of MWP disease and their disease management practices in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KE… RUF-39955 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Design and simulation of an integrated solar cooker -dryer system A. Ahumuza · R. Kambugu · N. Kiggundu · Allan John. Komakech +1 more Several solar drying technologies exist in Uganda, but marred with multiple deficiencies such as inefficient conversion of trapped solar radiations into thermal energy, prolonged drying times, among others. The aim of this study was to des… RUF-36778 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Enzymatic processing of Agave sisalana and Ananas comosus plant fibres and fibre waste for diversified use T.T. Mkhonta · D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala · P.E. Zwane This study is being carried out to (i) characterise and explore the use of enzymes as an alternative method of fibre softening for sisal (Agave sisalana) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) leaves, (ii) determine the fabric hand on sisal jewelr… RUF-32960 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014