DOODO SEEDS are a health powerhouse. Dodo is a plant scientifically called ‘amaranth.’ Doodo (amaranth) seeds are highly nutritious. They are a rich source of vitamins. The plant is also rich in proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, fibre and plant photo-chemicals which boost health. They also contain high amounts of pottasium, sodium, vitamin A, E, C and […]
How Mulondo tree branches can be used to improve libido and reducing sexual exhaustion. Scientists have revealed that Mulondo tree branches (mondia) can be used to improve men’s libido and reducing their sexual exhaustion. Health experts say that Mulondo is more than just an aphrodisiac. Mulondo is scientifically called mondia white, and the plant is […]
One of the executive directors of Mulago National Referral Hospital, Dr. B. Byarugaba has promised heavy packages for Ugandans from Mulago hospital this year running. Byarugaba says that Mulago hospital is in the process of installing an oxygen plant and construction of staff houses before 2012/13 closes down. The doctor says that the […]
Benefits of aloe vera: cleanses colon, softens skin, combats ailments, cures cancerous tumors. Aloe Vera plant (in Luganda language called ekigajji) is one of the miracle healers in peoples’ backyards. The plant has rich benefits to human beings. The health benefit of Aloe vera plant are so numerous and known the world over. Colon cleansing […]
Moabi Stipendium: Applications are invited for Moabi stipend (of the range of 1000 – 2000 euros). The person must be an African junior scientist. Selection criteria: Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students can apply. Fields of study – plant taxonomy The MOABI Foundation, aims at stimulating the enrichment of knowledge on the diversity of the tropical […]
AWARD Scholarships for African Women: The Gender and Diversity program invites applications for fellowships under the AWARD Program. The fellowship will support African agricultural women scientists from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia with PhD degrees, including those in post-doctoral positions and women scientists with MA/MSc/MPhil/BA/BSc degrees. Disciplines: Crop sciences […]
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowships): The Gender and Diversity program invites applications for fellowships under the AWARD Program. The fellowship will support African agricultural women scientists from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia with PhD degrees, including those in post-doctoral positions and women scientists with MA/MSc/MPhil/BA/BSc […]
Garlic (or alliums sativum) is a wonder plant and it’s a member of the Lily family and perhaps a cousin to onions and leeks. Alliums sativum (garlic) may help to improve iron metabolism because the daily sulfides in it can help increase production of protein called FERROPORTION. Garlic is what scientists call aseleniferous plant since […]
In our first issue on garlic, we told you that dried and or powered garlic boosts your immunity, and to get most out of garlic, it is recommendable that you consume it in raw form. But in this issue, we are concentrating on the benefits of consuming a piece of garlic for a day. […]
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowships): The Gender and Diversity program invites applications for fellowships under the AWARD Program. The fellowship will support African agricultural women scientists from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia with PhD degrees, including those in post-doctoral positions and women scientists with MA/MSc/MPhil/BA/BSc degrees. […]