Antibacterial Properties of Phytochemicals Isolated from Leaves of Alstonia boonei and Aerial Parts of Ipomoea cairica. by Gumula, Ivan, Kyarimpa, Christine, Nanyonga, Sarah Kiwanuka, Kwesiga, George, Busulwa, George, Opio, Boniface, Heydenreich, Mathias, Omara, Timothy

“…Methods: The plant materials were separately extracted using a dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) solvent system and subjected to repeated chromatographic separation to isolate pure compounds. The chemical structures of the isolated compounds were determined through 1 H NMR, 13C NMR and 2D NMR (COSY, HSQC and HMBC). …”
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Design and Prototyping of Solar Operated Fertilizer Sprayer. by Nduhura, Whycliffee

“…A sprayer is a mechanical device used to spray the liquid chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers to the crops in order to control pests and diseases on crops to maximize production. …”
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Partial Replacement of Cement with Sugarcane Waste Ash in Cement Concrete. by Muhindo, Martin

“…The Ash was then grinded using a mortar and pestle and then sieved to remove impurities. The chemical and physical properties of the ash were determined. …”
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Water Hyacinth, an Invasive Species in Africa: A Literature Review by Lubembe, Sharon Indasi, Okoth, Sharon, Turyasingura, Benson, Oyugi, Timothy, Ibarasa, Hillary, Moenga, Kelvin, Chavula, Petros, Tumushabe, Jennifer Turyatemba

“…As a recommendation, all methods should be used in water bodies to reduce its spread as quickly as possible although with caution on chemical methods. In relation to water hyacinth and its effects on terrestrial animals, there is still a need for much research to still be done; however, it is an aquatic plant that is not wanted in many places does not mean it should be eradicated. …”
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Effects of Eucalyptus Tree Plantations and Croplands on Selected Soil Physicochemical Properties in Lake Bunyonyi Sub-Catchment of South-Western Uganda. by Byamukama, Simon

“…It was, therefore, revealed that EP did not significantly affect the physical and chemical parameters of the soil, except for soil pH. …”
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Pesticide application and water quality in Doho and Kibimba rice irrigation schemes, eastern Uganda by Sulaiman, Abubakar Aminua, Sarah, Nachuha, Zakia, Tebetyoc

“…Results showed that there were significant spatial differences in all the physical chemical properties of water in Doho Rice Scheme (P<0.05), while significant spatial variations were recorded for only pH, temperature at Kibimba rice scheme (P<0.05). …”
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Contribution of NGO’s and Private Sector to Natural Forest Conservation of Nyugwe National Park Rwanda. by Sabbas, Duhayimana .A.

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ucumeropsis mannii seed oil protects against Bisphenol A- induced testicular mitochondrial damages by Patrick Maduabuchi, Aja, Hilary Akobi, Ogwoni, Peter Chinedu, Agu, Ejike Ugbala, Ekpono, Joshua Nonso, Awoke, Oliver Ugochukwu, Ukachi, Obasi Uche, Orji, Boniface Anthony, Ale, Chinonso Peter, Nweke, Esther Ugo, Alum, Darlington C., Chukwu, Christian E., Offor, Atamgba Agbor, Asuk, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Ojochenemi E., Yakubu, J. B., Akob, Onyedika Gabriel, Ani, Chinaza Godswill, Awuchi

“…here has been increasing search for the ameliorative properties of seed oils against toxicants. bisphenol A acts as an estrogenic endocrine-disrupting chemical capable of causing male infertility. This study aimed to explore Cucumeropsis mannii seed oil effects against mitochondrial damage in rats using bisphenol A. …”
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Partial Replacement of Cement with Ceramic Waste Powder in the Stabilization of Laterite Soils for Interlocking Earth Blocks. by Iteba, Maurice Victor

“…The results of this study showed that the soil consisted of 59% gravel, 28% fines and 13% sand. The chemical composition of major oxide of the ceramic powder were 69.38 %( Si03), 18.29 %( AIO3) and 3.92 %(Fe;O) summing up to 91.59% which is more than the minimum requirement of 70% for a material to be used as pozzolanic. 2% ceramic powder gave the highest compressive strength of 3.17 KN/mm. …”
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Investigating a Suitable Ratio of Iron Ore Tailings and Quarry Dust in Concrete Production. by Kasozi, Mark

“…Concrete is a homogeneous mixture of cement, coarse and fine aggregates, and water which consolidates into hard mass due to the chemical reaction between the cement and water, but its production has significant environmental consequences, including high carbon emissions and natural resource depletion. …”
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Contribution of Agricultural Cooperatives to Smallholder Potato Farmers’ Livelihood: A Case Study of Mubuga Cooperative in Nyarusizasub-County Kisoro District. by Niringiyimana, Steven

“…The services offered were: offering loans, provision of agricultural inputs, market creation, construction of storage facilities, provision of seeds, supply of chemicals, and sensitization of farmers. The impact of the Mubuga agricultural cooperative on smallholder farmers included access to agricultural inputs and construction of storage facilities, increased income, and paying school fees for their children. …”
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