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Determining the effect of different storage temperatures on the live cell count of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Cryopreservation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) is an essential and common practice in conducting research. There are different reports in the literature attributing the need to preserve the integrity ... -
Spatial variability of dissolved organic carbon to nitrogen oxides ratio in the Nsooba-Lubigi channel
(2019)Urban streams receive huge amounts of nutrients from land coming from domestic homes, agricultural fields and factories containing large amounts of nitrogen compounds and organic matter. Intermediate reactions of the ... -
Phytochemical analysis of coleus latifolius claimed to have antimalarial activity
(Makerere University, 2018)Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the world, with 10-150 million people showing signs and symptoms of the disease annually. It is also known to be popular in Uganda claiming approximately ... -
Cross-reactivity of polyclonal antibodies to antigens from soybean and cowpea crude protein extracts
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was to determine the extent of cross-reactivity between cowpea and soybean crude protein extracts from dry cowpea and soybean seed samples. Four rabbits were immunised subcutaneously with cowpea protein extract ... -
Effect of different preparation methods on iron and β-Carotene content in amaranthus blitum L.
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Cooking makes food edible and delicious, preserves its nutritional qualities, gives it new flavor, fragrances and colour (Sissi et al., 2008). It also guarantees food safety in terms of hygiene, by eliminating or reducing ... -
Prevalence and infection levels of Nosema spores in honey bees, Apis mellifera in two highland Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZs) of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Nosema spp. are obligate intracellular parasites belonging to phylum Microsporidia. These parasites are the causative agents of nosemosis in honey bees. This study was conducted to; i) determine Nosema spore infection ... -
The effect of human urine on the growth performance and yield of spinacia oleracea
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The study was carried out under shade conditions in the herbarium, at the College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University. Healthy spinach seeds were sown in well-spaced plastic buckets. The treatments were done in three ... -
Nutrient composition and functional value of Ajon
(Makerere University, 2019)Traditional millet beers are produced in several countries of Africa, but variations in the manufacturing process may occur depending on the geographic localization. These beers are very rich in calories, B-group vitamins ... -
Efficiency of selected detergents for local nucleic acid extraction
(Makerere University, 2019)Nucleic acid analysis often requires nucleic acid extraction from the cells. Although nucleic acid extraction gets cheaper over time, the cost still remains high for low resource settings leading to dominance of theoretical ... -
Biocidal effects of neem and aloe vera extracts on xanthomonas campestris pv campestris in cabbage
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Neem and Aloe vera plants which are known to have antimicrobial activity have been tested against Xanthomonas campestris pv campestris that causes black rot disease in cabbage. Black rot disease affects all cruciferous ... -
The potential of azolla application for enhancement of growth performance of Zea Mays in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is an ecofriendly and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access the potential for ... -
Effectiveness of liquid Dettol detergent in the management of xanthomonas campestris PV musacearum in banana plantations
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of liquid Dettol as an antimicrobial against Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. The study was conducted in January, 2019 in the research laboratory of the department ... -
Aflatoxin determination in traditional local brew (Malwa)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Aflatoxin contamination is a common problem in developing countries, particularly in cereals and this poses a serious health risk to its consumers. Malwa is a traditional brew in Uganda whose cereal ingredients are prone ... -
Incidences of staphylococcus aureus and clostridium perfrigens in smoked fish at three local markets in Kampala
(2019-09-12)Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major bacteria causing food-borne diseases in humans in addition to Clostridium perfringens. This report presents findings on research designed to determine the presence of Staphylococcus ... -
Augmenting vitamin C in cabbage
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The popularity of fermented foods is due to their enhanced shelf life, safety, functionality, sensory and nutritional properties. This has therefore prompted interest in fermented vegetables. Cabbage is a highly preferred ... -
Effect of replacing fish meal with black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens Capello, 1926) meal on growth and nutrient utilization parameters of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) fingerlings
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The potential of using insect meals to replace fishmeal (FM) seems to show promising perspectives. In this study, different levels of fishmeal replacement (0%, 50%, and 75%) with Black Soldiers Fly Larvae (BSFL) meal were ... -
Optimization of bioplastic production from cassava starch
(2019-08)The diversity and ubiquity of plastic products testify the versatility of the special class of materials known as polymers. However, the non-biodegradability of these petrochemical-based materials has been a source of ... -
Evaluation and comparison of the neutralizing capacities of pharmaceutical solid and liquid dosage forms of antacid drugs in Uganda
(2019-09-09)Antacids are arguably the most used medications in attaining fast symptomatic solace from indigestion (dyspepsia) and heartburn, owing to their easier access as over the counter (OTC) drugs. These drugs are available in ... -
Pectinase extraction from orange peelings and its application in tamarind juice extract
(Makerere University, 2019-08)In this study, pectinase enzyme was prepared from orange peelings (as a source of pectin) and Aspergillus niger. Aspergillus niger suspension was obtained from washing black grape berries with distilled water. This was ... -
Utilization of tamarind juice extract in the production of home made wine and its characterization
(2019-06)This dissertation presents a simple and convenient method of processing the tamarind juice extracted from the pulp to produce tamarind wine in a home setting and some of parameters for its characterization. The procedures ...
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