What are the physiological disorders of ripening plants in Uganda?
A number of physiological disorders, including non-uniform ripening, bunch rot, and bunch failure, have been identified in oil palm plants in Uganda [12].
Where does Uganda get its oil from?
In Uganda, half of the oil-seed production meets the demand, while the other half is mainly from crude palm oil imports. Both the locally produced and imported crude palm oil are refined into vegetable oil or used in the manufacture of soaps and detergents.
Is oil palm a commercial crop in Uganda?
Research is paramount in regard to identifying and addressing challenges associated with the commercial production of oil palm in Uganda. (Passage originally stated: Oil palm is a novel commercial crop in Uganda and as such, research is paramount in regard to identifying and addressing challenges associated with its production in the country.)
What is the Uganda Refinery Project?
The Uganda Refinery Project is a greenfield oil refinery with a capacity of 60,000 BPD in Uganda, and the associated downstream infrastructure. It will be owned by the selected firm/consortium and the GOU in a 60:40 partnership. Introduction to the Uganda Refinery Project, September 2013.