School of Biosciences (Biosciences)
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Factors limiting Teso sub region from producing elite athletes in track events.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-08)The main objective of this study was to establish the factors limiting Teso sub-region from producing elite athletes in track events. This was done using interviews and document review from 23 respondents. The analysis was ... -
Assessing the efficacy of Sunflower seed cake on the growth performance of Phaseolus Vulgaris.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-28)Owing to its nutritional value, especially proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and micronutrients, common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) has been recognized as a crop that could ensure food security mostly, in Sub-Saharan ... -
The diversity and abundance of benthic macro-invertebrates along Namanve stream, Kampala industrial and business park- Namanve
(Makerere University, 2023-08-25)Increasing urban development has taken a toll on the fresh water ecosystems in their proximity, thus contributing to their deterioration, destruction and loss. However, biomonitoring of fresh water sources and ecosystems ... -
Antibacterial activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of pleurotus ostreatus
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Antimicrobial resistance claims atleast 1.27 million lives including about 214,000 newborns (Ventola, 2015). Since a decade ago, the capacity of pathogenic bacteria to develop resistance against several antimicrobial drugs ... -
Antibacterial activity of leaves of Eurphorbia tirucalli against Isolates of Streptococcus Pneumoniae.
(Makerere university., 2023-09-05)This study was conducted at Central Diagnostic Laboratory at Makerere University in Uganda in May 2023. It aimed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Euphorbia tirucalli leaf extracts against different isolates of ... -
Escherichia coli contamination in unpackaged fruit juices
(Makerere University, 2023-11-23)Unpackaged fruit juices from mango, passion fruit, pineapple, and watermelon are consumed daily as part of meals especially in pre-urban areas. Despite the thirst-quenching benefits, the safety of the locally prepared ... -
An assessment of the abundance, species richness and diversity of butterfly fauna in Sunbird hill forest and surrounding Farmland management systems.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-14)In March 2023, a study was conducted to assess the abundance, species richness and diversity of butterflies in Sunbird Hill Forest and the surrounding Farm Management Systems. The study area is located 47 km from Fort ... -
Phytochemical analysis of crude leaf extracts of Rosmarinus Officinalis l. (rosemary)
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Phytochemicals are chemicals produced by plants through primary and secondary metabolism. (Higdon, 2007) They have biological activity in the plant host and play a role in plant growth or defense against competitors, ... -
The growth performance of Bombyx mori fed on selected varieties of Mulberry (morus spp) at National Sericulture Centre, Kawanda
(2023-11-22)Sericulture is the art and science of rearing silkworms mainly for producing cocoons that provide silk threads. The success of sericulture industry is mainly based on leaf quality and appropriate varieties of mulberry for ... -
Effects of anthropogenic activities on the diversity of macroinvertebrates in the Kasokwa stream.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-13)Kasokwa stream is threatened by anthropogenic activities such as wastes from farm plantations, washing bays and domestic wastes. The study was carried out with a general objective of determining the effect of anthropogenic ... -
Aspects of breeding biology of the marabou stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus in Makerere University campus, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-05)The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) is a wide- spread scavenger in Sub-Saharan savannas which is often closely associated with humans. Their original habitat was mainly savannas, where they foraged on carcasses ... -
Effectiveness of vermicomposting as an approach to solid wate management.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-24)This final report presents the findings of a comprehensive study conducted in Bulera Parish, Mityana District, to assess the effectiveness of vermicomposting as an approach to solid waste management. The main objective ... -
Diversity of bees in and around Mt Kadam in Namalu, Karamoja Sub-Region
(Makerere University., 2023-09-04)The study was carried out to determine the diversity of bees in mount Kadam and to assess the efficiency of pan trapping and hand netting as bee collection methods. The study aimed at addressing the lack of comprehensive ... -
The potential of caffeic acid in reducing the rate of milk spoilage by bacillus cereus.
(Makerere University., 2022-04-20)The dairy industry has faced a problem of milk preservation during diary processing which is affected by the level of microbial population activity in the milk, and caffeic acid is described as antibacterial. The aim of ... -
Salmonella typhi contamination of foods and beverages sold in University kiosks.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-20)This study aimed at testing the safety of foods and beverages sold at the University kiosks. Different samples of snacks and common drinks were tested for the presence of Salmonella typhi. Of the samples tested, the passion ... -
The After effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the livelihood of fish value chain Actors in Rhino Camp Sub County in Madi Okollo district
(Makerere university, 2023-07-05)COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in 2020 with countries putting up several measures to mitigate and flatten the curve of hospitalizations and death from travel bans to home confinements ... -
Wild Edible Plants utilised by the communities adjacent to Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve: A case of Kyamuhunga Subcounty, Bushenyi District, South-Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-17)Wild Edible Plants are plants that are collected from the non-forested and forested areas for the use as human food. WEPs play a significant role in Uganda’s rural and ethnic cultures. The current study aims at assessing ... -
Aflatoxin contamination of sliver cyprind(mukene) sold in shops and markets in Kikoni.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-31)The Silver Cyprinid R.argentea (Mukene) provides a highly nourishing and reasonably priced source of protein. After Nile tilapia and Nile perch, mukene is one of Uganda's top three commercial fish species. However, there ... -
growth of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings raised on commercial and farm-made fish feeds
(Makerere University, 2023-11-14)The study was conducted for 2 months (20th Feb to 6th April 2023) at Aquaculture Research and Development Center (ARDC)-Kajjansi which aimed on comparing the effects of feeding floating commercial and sinking farm-made ... -
Egg development and hatchability rate of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) at varying temperatures
(Makerere University, 2023-08-25)The results showed that the optimal temperature for incubating Oreochromis niloticus eggs ranged from 28–31°C. This temperature range results better hatching rate and less incubation period. Despite the fact that embryonic ...
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