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Gut content analysis of Nile tilapia in and around Ggaba landing site, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-08-28)
Nile tilapia is an omnivorous fish and its natural feed includes phytoplankton, aquatic plants zooplankton and arthropods. Nile tilapia can be found in rivers, reservoirs and other natural waters. The study was conducted ...
Effects of traditional processing methods on the level of cyanide in cassava the case of ocola cultivarr from Pakwach District.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-31)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. At present, 80 countries in the tropics and approximately 800 million people rely on cassava as a staple ...
The effect of different starter feeds on the growth and survival of labeo victorianus in captivity
(Makerere University, 2023-10-27)
Ensuring food security is one of the global challenges given the increasing global population. Many countries have opted for aquaculture in efforts to increase food production to ensure food security. However, feeding ...
The Effect of Black Soldier Fly Frass, NPK, and Azolla on the Vegetative Growth of Spinach
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
The study was carried out in a screen house at Makerere University. The xperimental materials included marrum soil, Black soldier fly (BSF) frass, Azolla, and NPK fertilizer. The soil used was excavated from an open field ...
The effect of earthen pond aquaculture on the water quality and phytoplankton communities of Kajjansi stream
(Makerere University, 2023-10-17)
Fish farming is now a major source of global and local fish requirements for food, supplementing the dwindling output from the wild waters. Several systems are now in place, including using earthen, concrete, linear ponds, ...
The efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumosorosea in the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
Fall Army worm, (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) is a common migratory insect pest that attacks several crops, particularly cereals including maize which is a major food crop in Uganda. It has caused not only devastating ...
Exploring Larvicidal potential of citrus limon peel extracts as alternative control agent for Aedes aegypti
(Makerere University, 2023-08-24)
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 mosquitoes and environmental ...
Preparation and evaluation of shelf stability of ambient yoghurt.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-18)
Yoghurt is a widely consumed milk product obtained through fermentation using a starter culture consisting of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus mixed in a 1:1 ratio. Yoghurt however goes bad after a ...
Antioxidant strength and efficacy of Rosemary, purple-fleshed sweet potatoes and water Hyacinth extracts in stabilizing Nile perch (Lates Niloticus) fish oils
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
The Nile perch fish oils that are locally used in fish feed formulation are susceptible to peroxidation. This study carried out at National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) aimed at unveiling the effectiveness ...
The effect of corn oil concentrations on the activity of bacillus thuringiensis strain kurstaki and aizawai against the fall armyworm
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
Spodoptera frugiperda, also known as Fall Armyworm (FAW), is a migratory insect pest that infests several crops, especially cereals such as maize, which is one of the major food crops in Uganda. The pest has caused significant ...