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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 ...
Ficus sp. and Musanga leo-errerae: coexistent keystone fruits for chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest Grace
(African Journal of Ecology, 2011)
The composition of Ficus sp. and Musanga leo-errerae in Chimpanzees’ diet was investigated by faecal analysis and direct observation in the medium altitude forest of Kalinzu, along the albertine rift, south-western Uganda. ...
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 ...