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To establish Colocassia Esculenta (Coco yam) in tissue culture
(Makerere University, 2019)
Even though breakthroughs on the tissue culture of Colocassia esculenta –cocoyam were already reported via somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, Ugandan farmers continue to lack planting ...
The economic analysis of Geographical Information System (GIS) wildlife souvenirs at selected tourist sites in Kampala
(2019-05)
In recent years tourism has become one of the leading foreign exchange earners for Uganda. For instance, according to the 7th Annual Tourism Sector Performance Report (2016) from the Ministry of Tourism ...
Activity pattern and enclosure usage of black forest cobras (Naja melanoleuca) at Uganda Reptile Village (URV), Entebbe
(2019-04)
This study was designed to investigate how the design of enclosures affects the activity budget of the forest cobras which have a very particular habitat choice and behavioral repertoire in the wild. Data was collected at ...
Effect of lantana camara on plant structure and diversity in Bumanya sub county Kaliro district.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-07)
Invasive species are among the world’s greatest threat to biodiversity and native species in protected areas. Invasions by introduced species are the third biggest threat to biodiversity in Uganda today after habitat loss ...
A gis baseline dataset for the monitoring of plant invasive species around Kazinga channel in queen Elizabeth national park, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
The report below summarizes the findings that were obtained from a research carried out in the area around Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The main aim of the research was to generate a GIS baseline data ...
Recovery and recycling of steam condensate
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
Condensate recovery and recycling system is one of the most crucial energy management
Systems in any industry. Globally, there has been a push for green energy consumption and
Conservation. The cost of steam rises with ...
Growth performance of Rattus norvegicus fed on varying concentrations of Azolla meal.
(Makerere University, 2019-08-21)
Plant proteins have been reported to be useful in animal nutrition in this period of sincere efforts of reducing cost of production attributed to high cost of protein sources. This study was conducted to investigate how ...
Detection of plasmodium parasites in field samples using conventional PCR
(Makerere University, 2019-08-04)
Malaria is currently the dealing cause of death among children in Uganda. It’s transmitted to humans through bites of infected female anopheles mosquito. Currently, malaria case detection depends heavily on microscopy ...
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 ...
Market assessment of farmed fish in selected sub counties of Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
This study was undertaken to assess the market for farmed fish and fish products in the Western Highland Agro-ecological Zone (WHAZ) particularly in Kasese District, in seven (7) selected sub counties. The sub counties ...