Browsing College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) by Issue Date "2019-08"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assesed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ... -
Comparative evaluation of milk clotting activity of bromelain, zingerbain and papain enzymes
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Dairy industry has manipulated enzymes for making milk products such as cheese, low lactose free products. In cheese production, a rennet is used in the precipitation of milk, it catalyzes the degradation of casein ... -
A comparative study of the proximate composition of Ruspollia differens and Macrotermes spp, two common edible insects in Uganda
(2019-08)Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, Insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) and termites (Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ... -
A comparative study of the proximate composition Ruspolia differens and Macrotermes SPP, two common edible insects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grass hoppers( Ruspolia differens) and termites(Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ... -
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 ... -
Determination of the appropriate propagation techniques of vernonia amygdalina
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The overall purpose of the study was to determine the appropriate propagation techniques for Vernonia amygdalina. The methods that were used included stem cuttings and seeds. A total of 500 seeds were planted in a 1m by ... -
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 ... -
Effect of ash filtrate and rock salt on iron biofortified beans
(Makerere University, 2019-08)In Northern and Eastern Uganda, ground salt (rock salt) and ash obtained from burnt crop residue and dried plants is used to produce filtrate for cooking hard-to-cook foods like dried legumes e.g. beans and cereals e.g. ... -
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 ... -
The effect of forest gap size and age on plant species diversity in Budongo forest
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Tropical rain forests are noted for their extraordinary species diversity. They are the most diverse and structurally complex ecosystems in the world. Gap dynamics and forest regeneration in tropical rainforests has been ... -
The effect of sodium hydrogen carbonate treatment on the growth and organic nutrient composition of Azolla
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Azolla experiments were conducted in May 2019 at Makerere University Botanical Garden, Kampala Uganda. The effect of varying concentrations of sodium hydrogen carbonate on the growth and organic nutrient composition was ... -
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 ... -
Impact of Banana peel-based fertilizers on Maize performance
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of banana peel-based fertilizers on maize performance. Banana peels are a rich source of nutrients especially potassium. These nutrients are essential for proper growth ... -
Isolation and characterization of amylase producing bacteria from Kabaka's lake
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Since industrial amylase is usually extracted from bacteria and fungi, it is mandatory to isolate a local high amylase producing strain. The aim of the current study was to isolate and characterize an amylase producing ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Quantification of the phytic acid in Ugandan raw and cooked maize
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Micronutrient deficiency is high in Uganda and is exacerbated by consumption of foods rich in antinutritional factors such as oxalate, trypsin inhibitors and Phytic acid. Phytic acid which is the inositol combined with six ... -
Reduction of chemical oxygen demand in distillery spent wash using electro-caogulation
(Makerere University, 2019-08)A renewed interest in electro-coagulation has spurred by the search for reliable, cost effective method for the treatment of polluted water. Electro-coagulation presented a robust novel and innovative alternative in which ...