Browsing School of Biosciences (Biosciences) by Issue Date "2020-12"
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Efficacy of disinfectants in preventing the spread of nosocomial infections
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Nosocomial infections are the leading cause of death in intensive care units with mortality rates as high as 60% and twice as much in patients with nosocomial infection(s). Nosocomial infections are any clinically recognizable ... -
Extraction of quercetin from onions and apples
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Quercetin is a natural flavonoid found abundantly in vegetables, fruits and grains. Red onions and apples are common foods containing appreciable amounts of quercetin. Quercetin is also present in various kinds of honey ... -
Factors affecting nest site selection of marabou storks in selected sites around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The Marabou Stork is a wide-spread scavenger in Sub-Saharan savannas which is often closely associated with humans, even breeding in urban environments such as Kampala. Their original habitat was mainly savannas,where they ... -
The in-vitro nematicidal potential of Lantana camara and Datura stramonium leaf extracts against Radopholus similis
(Makerere University, 2020-12)A significantly high loss in agricultural yield of bananas, worldwide, is attributed to the plant parasitic nematodes. Radopholus similis is one of the key pests of banana worldwide, causing reduction in plant growth of ... -
Inhibition of lectin agglutination by Rawcarica papaya extracts
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The study was carried out to determine the inhibition of lectin agglutination using extracts of raw pawpaws. Lectins are hemagglutinins detected through their ability to bind sugars on the cell surface. They were extracted ... -
Optimization of cassava starch hydrolysis to fermentable sugars using sorghum malt
(Makerere University, 2020-12)This study aimed to optimize the hydrolysis of cassava starch to fermentable sugars using traditionally manufactured sorghum malt in Uganda. Two batches of sorghum malts were used; Malt 1 (malt from red sorghum) and Malt ...