Working Document Series Open Access Physicochemical and sensory properties of pineapple blended with coconut water, lime and lemon juice E. E. Abano · O. K. Smith A refreshing beverage was prepared from coconut, pineapple, lime and lemon to form a functional juice in which the pineapple fibre was incorporated into the drink to improve its functionality. The Box-Behnken Design (BBD) Response Surface … RUF-39830 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Exploring Farmer’ Practices and their Implication on Postharvest Losses among Smallholder Farmers in Uganda J.G. Agea · G. Asasira · Gabriel Karubanga In Sub-Saharan Africa and in particular Uganda, smallholder farmer experience high quantitative and qualitative losses in maize due to practicing poor post-harvest handling practices. The study explored farmer’ practices and their implicat… RUF-39794 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of sowing date and genotypes on some yield components of kenaf S. I. Idres · S. A. Yousif A study was conducted at the University of Gezira in Wad Medani experimental farm in Sudan during May - September 2014 to determinate the optimum date for sowing kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Two kenaf genotypes, i.e., GS and RS were use… RUF-38613 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020
TAGDev Resources Open Access Transforming University Education in Africa: Lessons from Kenya A. Kande · E. J. Mukhwana · J. Too Kenya has attached great interest in education as a stimulant for economic and social development since 1963. Higher education evolution and transformation in Kenya has been rapid following increased demand and pressure from the public for… RUF-37573 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Raw cattle milk quality from smallholder dairy farms with respect to E. coli and Salmonella quality indicators M.F. Murongo · M. Nassuuna-Musoke The study examined the quality of raw cattle milk produced by smallholder farmers from selected districts in central Uganda. Two major “quality indicators”, i.e., presence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli were considered. The colony… RUF-37513 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Soil biodiversity research in Uganda: Gains, consolidation and capacity needs A. Akol · B. Isabirye · M. Isabirye · G. Mutumba +4 more We examined abundance and diversity of rhizobia, arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi, nematodes, collembolan, termites, earthworms, ants and beetles in forest, grassland, mixed cropping, fallow, sugar and tea plantation; encompassing Mabira forest… RUF-35116 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access School Gardens for Improved Quality of Primary Education and Community Food Security in Soroti District, Uganda S. Apolot · P. Okaje · J.A. Olaja School gardening was practiced in Uganda over 30 years ago. Perceptions about school gardening were however varied, with many people looking it negatively. It is however known to have positive attributes including transferring practical ag… RUF-32589 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and Processing Potential of Goats Produced by Smallholder Farmers in Malawi F. Chigwa · S. Muyila This research will evaluate carcass quality and processing potential of goat meat produced by smallholder farmers in Malawi. The farmers will keep local Malawi goat and Norwegian goats under three management systems (intensive, extensive a… RUF-32235 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
