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Suitability of Kabanyolo Soils for Fruit and Vegetable Production
(Scientific Research Publishing inc., 2017-02-07)
This paper presents results of soil analysis for samples extracted from Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo. The study was aimed
at ascertaining the suitability of MUARIK soils for fruit (pineapple, ...
Local knowledge of maturity indicators for priority fruits and vegetables in Uganda
(Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2017-05-24)
Local knowledge on maturity indicators is important in determining optimal time of harvesting fruits and vegetables. These farm products are increasingly becoming a valuable source of livelihood for many rural families ...
Nondestructive maturity assessment tools for commercially viable fruits and vegetables in Uganda
(African Journal of Plant Science, 2017-06)
Fruit and vegetable maturity at harvest influences transportation and storage requirements as well as market value. However, small scale farmers in Uganda lack technologies for maturity assessment leading to high pre- and ...
Suitability of Kabanyolo Soils for Fruit and Vegetable Production
(SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2017-02-07)
This paper presents results of soil analysis for samples extracted from Make rere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo. The study was aimed at ascertaining the suitability of MUARIK soils for fruit (pineapple, ...
Maturity indices for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), cv. Ghalia 281 in Central Uganda
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2017-03-15)
Application of maturity indices and optimal harvest time improves handling and marketing operations and minimizes pre and postharvest losses for tomato products. Growth patterns of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), cv. ...