Working Document Series Open Access Physiological response of cowpea seed to ionising radiation S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · P.A. Asare +2 more Fifteen (15) cowpea genotypes were radiated at five (5) doses of gamma radiation (0, 50, 100,150 and 2000y). The experiment was conducted in the laboratory using the randomised complete block design with four replicates. Data were collecte… RUF-40100 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of fruit type and seed fermentation durations on seed germination and seedling vigour in pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) J.O. Ochuodho · N.K. Rop · W. J. Tarus Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) is an important fruity vegetable belonging to the family cucurbitaceae and it is cultivated for its nutritional and medicinal purposes. Rural farmers usually harvest the fruits of pumpkin purposely for food afte… RUF-38586 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of amylase activity in germinated maize flour on viscosity, energy and nutrient density of complementary porridge J. Msuya · A. Nabubuya · P. Yaredi This study aimed at determining amylase activity in different maize varieties during germination and developing an energy and nutrient dense maize complementary porridge using different amounts of germinated maize flour. Two varieties of m… RUF-37140 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability in germinated maize used for complementary feeding in Tanzania A.C. Bovell-Benjamin · H.S. Laswai · F.D. Mihafu Plant based foods are the major staples of diets in developing countries including Tanzania. These foods contain high levels of phytates and polyphenols, the potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability. Frequent intake of these foods exposes… RUF-37122 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Teff-based complementary foods fortified with soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more The macronutrient composition of teff-based complementary foods (ComFs) prepared through extrusion cooking and a combination of household-level strategies were evaluated. In extrusion, teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato were sep… RUF-36700 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Jun 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Proximate composition and selected functional properties of complementary foods from teff fortified with soybean and orange-fleshed sweetpotato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more The proximate composition and selected functional properties of teff-based extruded and traditional complementary foods (CFs) were evaluated. For extrusion, teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) were separately processed int… RUF-36493 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Efficacy of manual seed sorting methods in reduction of transmission of rice and cowpea seed-borne diseases Geofrey. Kawube The production of rice and cowpea in Uganda is increasing in acreage rather than productivity. This is attributed to a number of factors, mainly seed-borne diseases. The farmers in Uganda mainly use farm saved seeds for planting. These see… RUF-35511 2005 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015