Browsing School of Biosciences (Biosciences) by Issue Date "2022-11"
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Antimicrobial sensitivity profile of Escherichia coli isolated from water along the production line at Sands Fish Farm, Kanyanya, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic bacteria is a serious “one health” issue. Production water in fish farms located around urban informal settlements is prone to heavy fecal contamination. This is because most of these ... -
In-vitro evaluation of the anti-fungal activity of Tetradenia riparia and Ageratum conyzoides against Alternaria solani
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Early blight is a serious disease of tomato caused by Alternaria solani. Control of this fungus is by foliar application of fungicides, crop rotation and sanitation to prevent future outbreaks. However, use of fungicides ... -
Occurrence of common bacterial contaminants salmonella typhi and staphylococcus aureus in milk and water sources of Rwetamu (Kazo) and Burunga sub-counties in Kazo district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Hygiene is considered one of the leading factors of the noticed recurring infections such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus related diseases. As such, this research seeks to explain the link between milk and water ... -
The potential of tithonia diversifolia as a foliar fertilizer for amaranthus cruentus yield and growth enhancement
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study was conducted to determine the potential of Tithonia diversifolia as a foliar fertilizer using red Amaranthus as an experimental plant. The fertilizer was a mixture of water with sunflower leaves and stems as ...