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Nile perch processing byproducts at Ggaba landing site
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
While several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are highly relevant to fisheries and aquaculture, SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development is the most ...
Low cost alternatives to Agar in the micro propagation of Banana (Musa spp.)
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Banana (Musa spp) is a plant genus of extraordinary significance to human societies, producing the fourth most important food in the world (FAO, 2002). Banana is traditionally propagated using suckers. However, this method ...
The effect of wood ash on the germination and growth of solanum esculentum.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-14)
The present study was conducted to determine the effect of wood ash application on different parameters of Solanum esculentum including seed germination, internode length, and leaf number. The seeds of S. esculentum ...
Effect of human activities on the distribution of macroinvertebrates along Vupyobicenge stream, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The diversity and distribution of macroinvertebrates related to some physico-chemical and hydro-morphological parameters were studied in the Vupyobicenge stream, an affluent of Kinawataka wetland in Kampala, Uganda. The ...
Potential of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and sweet potatoes (Ipomaea batatas) for in-vitro culture of the banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis)
(Makerere University, 2023-09-17)
This study focused on investigating the potential of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and sweet potatoes (Ipomaea batatas) as alternative substrates for in-vitro culture of the banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis). The ...
Effect of panel depth on the catchability of gillnets targeting nile perch (lates niloticus) and their by-catch at Katosi landing site
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Gill nets are the most important and widespread fishing gear in Uganda where it takes up to 30% of the total fishing gear, Increased catchability by the gill nets is basically due to small mesh sizes and increasing the ...
Foraging activities of stingless bee (meliponula bocandei) on selected forage plant species in Nakyesasa, Namulonge, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Meliponula bocandei is one of the stingless bees that was recently domesticated in Uganda for its products. They have been noticed to forage on some plant species. However, their foraging activities on different forage ...
Comparative analysis of bacterial and fungal contamination of herbal medicines and non-sterile Pharmaceutical medicine in Bwaise Kampala.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-25)
This study aimed to compare the level of microbial quality of herbal and non-sterile pharmaceutical medicines in Bwaise Kampala Uganda. Fungal and bacterial loads of herbal and non-sterile pharmaceutical medicine ...
Comparing the antibacterial potential of homemade cow ghee and industry-processed cow ghee against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
This study investigated the antibacterial activity of homemade and industry-processed cow ghee at various concentrations (100%, 50%, and 25%) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Archived isolates of the ...
Exploring larvicidal potential of citrus limon peel extracts as alternative control agent for aedes aegypti.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-24)
Background: Aedes aegypti is a key vector of dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus. However, its preventive strategies have encountered difficulties, such as the growth of insecticide resistant mosquitos and environmental ...