Browsing Academic submissions (CoNAS) by Issue Date "2019"
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Assessing the potential of Azolla to boost homestead production and quality of Daucus Carota l. in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Azolla has pronounced effect growth, yield and nutritive value of Daucus carota. An experiment was carried out at the Makerere Botanic garden. Azolla was applied under four different treatments i.e. 50g, 100g, 150g & ... -
Characterisation of time dependent flows using finite size lyapunov exponents (FSLEs)
(Makerere University, 2019)In transport systems in water or atmosphere, many catastrophes occur. For example if there was an oil spill in lake Albert as a result of busting of the oil pipes, it would result into death of aquatic animals and also ... -
Efficiency of selected detergents for local nucleic acid extraction
(Makerere University, 2019)Nucleic acid analysis often requires nucleic acid extraction from the cells. Although nucleic acid extraction gets cheaper over time, the cost still remains high for low resource settings leading to dominance of theoretical ... -
Nutrient composition and functional value of Ajon
(Makerere University, 2019)Traditional millet beers are produced in several countries of Africa, but variations in the manufacturing process may occur depending on the geographic localization. These beers are very rich in calories, B-group vitamins ... -
The potential of azolla application for enhancement of growth performance of Zea Mays in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is an ecofriendly and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access the potential for ... -
Prevalence and infection levels of Nosema spores in honey bees, Apis mellifera in two highland Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZs) of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)Nosema spp. are obligate intracellular parasites belonging to phylum Microsporidia. These parasites are the causative agents of nosemosis in honey bees. This study was conducted to; i) determine Nosema spore infection ... -
Reduction of Exhaust Steam Consumption by Vapour Bleeding at Kakira Sugar Limited
(Makerere University, 2019)Heating is the most energy consuming expense that a cane sugar company incurs during its operation and the success of a company depends on how this operation is done (Rein, 2007). The energy for heating is provided by ... -
To establish Colocassia Esculenta (Coco yam) in tissue culture
(Makerere University, 2019)Even though breakthroughs on the tissue culture of Colocassia esculenta –cocoyam were already reported via somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis, Ugandan farmers continue to lack planting ...