Academic submissions (CoNAS): Recent submissions
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The effect of plant and animal organic manure on the yield of Amaranthus (white elma)
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Organic manure has a role in sustainable agriculture, and ecofriendly and economically feasible. The present study was conducted to assess the effect of plant and animal organic manure on the growth performance and yield ... -
Semliki Basin field study
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The report comprises a detailed compilation of findings from the Semliki basin field study in the Albertine area, Western Uganda. The materials and methodology used to achieve the main objective; collection and interpretation ... -
Water treatment for effluents of Maganjo Grain Millers Limited
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The laboratory scale slow sand filter was designed successfully and its breakthrough time was 30 minutes, flow rate was o.6liters per hour. The filter box length was 35cm, sand bed was 21cm, gravel bed was 4cm and ... -
Diversity and abundance of ticks infesting goats in Pallisa subcounty, Pallisa district (Eastern Uganda)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-15)Ticks are a major group of arthropod vectors, characterized by the diversity of pathogens they transmit, by their impact on human and animal health, and by their socio-economic implications especially in the tropical and ... -
Potency of selected plant extracts as biopesticides for the control of the wood termite (Coptotermis gestroi)
(Makerere University, 2019-10-11)This study aimed at evaluating the pesticidal potential of selected plant extracts against the wood termites (Coptotermis gestroi). During the study, extracts from chillies Capsicum fructescens, tobacco Nicotiana tobacum ... -
The profitability of longline gear fishing on African catfish Clarias gariepinus (BURCHELL, 1822) fishery on two landing sites of Lake Wamala
(Makerere University, 2019-09-24)This paper presents the profitability of longline gear technology developed for the purposes of evaluating the feasibility of fishing African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) on Lake Wamala. The data was collected by face to ... -
Determining the effect of different storage temperatures on the live cell count of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Cryopreservation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) is an essential and common practice in conducting research. There are different reports in the literature attributing the need to preserve the integrity ... -
Phytochemical analysis of coleus latifolius claimed to have antimalarial activity
(Makerere University, 2018)Malaria is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the world, with 10-150 million people showing signs and symptoms of the disease annually. It is also known to be popular in Uganda claiming approximately ... -
Cross-reactivity of polyclonal antibodies to antigens from soybean and cowpea crude protein extracts
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study was to determine the extent of cross-reactivity between cowpea and soybean crude protein extracts from dry cowpea and soybean seed samples. Four rabbits were immunised subcutaneously with cowpea protein extract ... -
Effect of different preparation methods on iron and β-Carotene content in amaranthus blitum L.
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Cooking makes food edible and delicious, preserves its nutritional qualities, gives it new flavor, fragrances and colour (Sissi et al., 2008). It also guarantees food safety in terms of hygiene, by eliminating or reducing ... -
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 ... -
The effect of human urine on the growth performance and yield of spinacia oleracea
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The study was carried out under shade conditions in the herbarium, at the College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University. Healthy spinach seeds were sown in well-spaced plastic buckets. The treatments were done in three ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Biocidal effects of neem and aloe vera extracts on xanthomonas campestris pv campestris in cabbage
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Neem and Aloe vera plants which are known to have antimicrobial activity have been tested against Xanthomonas campestris pv campestris that causes black rot disease in cabbage. Black rot disease affects all cruciferous ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of liquid Dettol detergent in the management of xanthomonas campestris PV musacearum in banana plantations
(Makerere University, 2019-08)This study aimed at determining the effectiveness of liquid Dettol as an antimicrobial against Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. The study was conducted in January, 2019 in the research laboratory of the department ... -
Aflatoxin determination in traditional local brew (Malwa)
(Makerere University, 2019-08)Aflatoxin contamination is a common problem in developing countries, particularly in cereals and this poses a serious health risk to its consumers. Malwa is a traditional brew in Uganda whose cereal ingredients are prone ... -
Augmenting vitamin C in cabbage
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The popularity of fermented foods is due to their enhanced shelf life, safety, functionality, sensory and nutritional properties. This has therefore prompted interest in fermented vegetables. Cabbage is a highly preferred ... -
Optimization of bioplastic production from cassava starch
(2019-08)The diversity and ubiquity of plastic products testify the versatility of the special class of materials known as polymers. However, the non-biodegradability of these petrochemical-based materials has been a source of ...