Browsing College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) by Issue Date "2019"
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Assessing the potential of Azolla to boost homestead production and quality of Daucus Carota l. in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Azolla has pronounced effect growth, yield and nutritive value of Daucus carota. An experiment was carried out at the Makerere Botanic garden. Azolla was applied under four different treatments i.e. 50g, 100g, 150g & ... -
An assessment of competence and challenges of fitness instructors in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2019)This research was intended to find out the level of competence qualifications and challenges faced by fitness professionals in Kampala district and this was to be achieved through designing and distribution of a questionnaire ... -
Attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in secondary school a case study of selected schools in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was conducted to examine the attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in the secondary school curriculum in selected secondary schools of Kampala, Mukono and ... -
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019)Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assessed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ... -
Characterisation of time dependent flows using finite size lyapunov exponents (FSLEs)
(Makerere University, 2019)In transport systems in water or atmosphere, many catastrophes occur. For example if there was an oil spill in lake Albert as a result of busting of the oil pipes, it would result into death of aquatic animals and also ... -
A comparative phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of three pumpkin species
(Makerere University, 2019)The present study of three Cucurbita species plant seed extract was done to screen the presence of phytochemicals like alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids glycosides, and flavonoids. The solvent used for the extraction ... -
Effect of light and water gradients on the growth and distribution of Commelina Benghalensis and Commelina Africana on Makerere campus
(Makerere University, 2019)The present study was conducted to assess the effect of light and water gradients on the growth and distribution of Commelina behghalesis and Commelina africana. This was specifically conducted in periods of high water ... -
The efficiency of eggshell-based organic fertilizer on the growth of tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019)In Uganda, there is limited research and adoption of bio-fertilizers and there is heavy use of chemical fertilizers that their continual application disturbs the natural biotic environment and affects the soil structure ... -
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 ... -
The faecial contamination of silver cyprinid (rastrineobola argentea) sundried on nets laid on grass at Katosi landing site Mukono district
(Makerere University, 2019)Rastrineobola argentea, a small pelagic fish known as the Silver cyprinid and commonly referred to as ‘Mukene’ ranks among the top three species landed from Lake Victoria. It is majorly preserved by sun drying on surfaces ... -
Gender differences in students’ attitude towards biology subject in secondary schools in Mukono Municipality Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)The study analyzed the gender differences in students’ attitude towards biology subject in secondary schools in Mukono Municipality. The study analyzed the gender differences in students’ attitude towards biology subject ... -
Geological mapping project report of Igayaza-isingiro district, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019)This report is a summary of the Geologic mapping course carried out in Gayaza, Isingiro district on the Gayaza synclinorium, within the Karagwe-Ankolean system of rocks. This excursion was aimed at equipping students with ... -
Improving the dry processed coffee quality by blending it with wet processed coffee
(Makerere University, 2019)Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Coffee is either processed using the wet or dry processed method. It is well known that the mode of coffee processing, by either the wet method or the dry method, ... -
In-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureusIn-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019)Medicinal plants are important for animal and human health care and widely used for the treatment of different infectious diseases caused by bacteria with a large impact on public health. This study was aimed to determine ... -
Levels of aflatoxins in non-processed and processed diary products
(2019)Aflatoxins are a group of structurally related mycotoxin compounds produced by Aspergillus fungi that grow on wide variety of crops. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring carcinogenic substances. High level of aflatoxins ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Potential of azolla compost on the growth and yield of spinach (Spinacia Oleracea)
(Makerere University, 2019)Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is ecofriendly and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access the potential for Azolla-anabaena ... -
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 ... -
Reduction of Exhaust Steam Consumption by Vapour Bleeding at Kakira Sugar Limited
(Makerere University, 2019)Heating is the most energy consuming expense that a cane sugar company incurs during its operation and the success of a company depends on how this operation is done (Rein, 2007). The energy for heating is provided by ...