Browsing School of Biosciences (Biosciences) by Issue Date "2023-08"
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Antibacterial activity of plectranthus cyaneus (Otto E. Schulz,1908) leaf extract against salmonella typhi and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Wound infections are a significant health threat, and the improper use of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms. Salmonella typhi post-operative infections are rare, but they highlight ... -
Assessing the potential of coffee pericarp extract for use as an acid base indicator
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Synthetic acid base indicators are commonly used to determine the pH (acidity or basicity) of a solution. They have a variety of applications which include titration to determine the endpoint of an acid-base reaction, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...