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Characterization of selected pesticide residues in sediments of the Ugandan side of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2009-06)
This study investigated the role of biogeochemical processes in influencing bio-availability and biodegradation of selected pesticides in Lake Victoria. Due to the hydrophobicity nature of most pesticides, sediments which ...
Post-harvest handling practices and physico-chemical characteristics of shea (Vitellaria paradoxa) fruit in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
This study assessed the post harvest handling practices and physico chemical characteristics of shea butter in the parkland areas of Uganda. To investigate post harvest practices of shea butter (Vitellaria paradoxa) fruit, ...
Iodisation of Lake Katwe salt, Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2009-11)
The raw rock salt was analysed for chemical composition, refined and then iodised. The selected species determined are those known to hinder iodine retention in edible salt, namely; sulphates 20.7 % w/w, carbonates 31.7 % ...