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Assessing the bio-efficacy of Pine (Pinus sylvestris L) essential oil against bean aphids ( Aphis fabae)
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)
Black bean aphids remain a major crop pest especially to beans; this is because they carry various diseases as well as bringing about nutrient depletion through their sucking activity. Synthetic pesticides have been widely ...
Effects of Cage fish farming on the diversity of aquatic macro and micro invertebrates in Tende Bay,Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2023-02-01)
Increased demand for high protein food such as fish has favoured the rearing of fish in cages in lakes, however, this activity raises concerns on the water quality deterioration which in turn affects the diversity and ...
Electromagnetic radiation emitted from different homes
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)
Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light. This energy has an electric field and a magnetic field associated with it, and has wave-like properties. You could also call ...
Evaluating the accaridal properties of Solanum Campylacanthum on Rhepiciphalus Appendiculatus
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)
The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of Solanum incanum in control of ticks with a focus on Rheciphalus appendiculatus. Different parts of the plant were used as treatment and positive and negative control ...
A mobile application for finding lost items (SearchiT)
(Makerere University, 2023-02-06)
People lose things occasionally. Scattered and unorganized lost and found information can
have a significant impact on the possibility to get back the lost items. The information
cannot reach the rightful owner if they ...
Evaluation of the physical and chemical characteristics of Tetrapleura Tetraptera fruit from three different ecological zones in Africa
(Makerere University., 2023-01-12)
Tetrapleura tetraptera (Shum & Thonn.) is a flowering plant in the pea family native to many sub Saharan African countries including Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda. The fruit of T. tetraptera is applied in food and medicine. ...
Phytochemical analysis of flowers and leaves of Tagetes Minuta Linnaeus used as natural insecticide on bean weevils
(2023-02-02)
Tagetes minuta., Strongly scented annual herb with stiff erect stems up to 2 m tall, are widely distributed in almost all regions of Uganda and its biological role and phytochemical composition are not still fully ...
Volarization of hibiscus calyxes by extraction of phenolic acids using solvent extraction method, and subsequent production of dietary supplements
(2023-02-10)
Locally, hibiscus juice is extracted from the roselle calyxes and is sold to the local community in small containers of about 350ml - 500ml at a cost range of about 1000/= to 1500/=, this usually yields low incomes for the ...
Determination and assessment of heavy metal content in a channelized stream in Jinja
(Makerere University, 2023-03-13)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the levels of metal pollution in the stream wastewater. However, increased anthropogenic activities has increased the potential pollution of the stream especially the heavy metal ...
Hand grip strength and anthropometric profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)
Aim: To explore anthropometric and hand grip strength profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda. Methods: Handgrip strength and anthropometric measures of 72 amateur league male basketball players were ...