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Growth performance of black soldier fly larvae (hermetia illucens) fed on wheat bran substrate treated with honey bee and stingless bee propolis
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)
Biomass of BSFL is part of ingredients of feeds for aquaculture, livestock and poultry industries. Thus, with promising results, BSFL have been considered as a potential protein alternative source in commercial animal feeds ...
Effect of preparation methods on cyanide concentration of selected cassava varieties grown in Uganda at Namulonge.
(Makerere University, 2023)
The potential of three preparation methods to reduce cyanide content in three selected cassava varieties ( Mkumba, Nase3 and Nase14) was investigated. All the three varieties were quatified for cyanide concentration at ...
Assessing the efficiency of bacterial consortia for degradation of unused motor oil
(2023-01)
Contamination by petroleum and its products is an environmental threat in most countries around the world due to its centrality in most anthropogenic activities. Microbes, especially as consortia have been used to clean ...
Design and construction of sensor that detects ripe fruits
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)
This project concerns with the sorting of ripe fruits.Perhaps this has not been an issue for the past couple of years .Many fruits have been collected,harvested by looking at their color,size ,their texture name it. But ...
Assessing the efficiency of different bacterial isolates on biodegration of polyethene
(Makerere University, 2023-01-07)
Plastic waste management and recycling has become a serious global issue as it affects living beings from all the eco-systems. Commonly used methods for plastic disposal were proved to be inadequate for effective plastic ...
Analysis of microbial and mineral content of bottled mineral water in Makerere Kikoni
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)
Different brands of bottled mineral water have emerged following the increase in the sales of bottled mineral water around Uganda. Widespread production and consumption of inadequately processed or contaminated bottled ...
Production of bioethanol from cheese whey at lakeside dairy limited
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)
Cheese whey the main dairy by-product is increasingly recognized as a source of many bioactive valuable compounds. About 50% of total worldwide production of whey is normally disposed of without being utilized. Whey lactose ...
Microbial contamination of domestic water sources in Bungokho county, Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-18)
Water is the main constituent of earth’s hydrosphere and fluids of all living organisms. Microbial contamination of water is often of fecal nature related to humans, combined sewage overflow, domesticated animals, and ...
Assessing the energy content of briquettes made from various sun dried and carbonized organic wastes
(Makerere University, 2023-01-18)
This study was carried out with the main purpose of assessing the calorific values or energy contents of briquettes made from various carbonized and sun-dried raw materials. Briquettes are useful renewable, cost-effective ...
A report on the Geologic and Stratigraphic Logging Project of Semiliki Basin-Albertine Graben in Ntoroko District Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-01-09)
The geologic and stratigraphic logging project was conducted in the semliki basin, Ntoroko district, western Uganda. Semliki basin is located in the central domain of the western arm of the Albertine graben. ...