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Abundance and diversity of soil macro fauna in the different agricultural systems in kamira sub-county Luwero district.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-18)Different agricultural systems exert different impacts on soil macrofauna abundance and diversity due to different management systems employed. Agricultual systemS assesed included coffee plantation, maize garden, potato ... -
The effect of background colour on growth performance and survival rate of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) fry raised in tanks
(Makerere University, 2021-05-14)The effect of tank background color (blue, black, and white) on growth performance and survival rate of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fry were investigated. The study was carried out at Pearl Aquatics fish farm in ... -
The in vitro effect of antagonistic fungus trichoderma spp On sclerotium rolfsii a bean pathogen.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Trichoderma spp. are used as antagonists against different pathogens. Despite many possibilities of using Trichoderma as an antagonist, there are gaps in the knowledge of the interaction between Trichoderma and Sclerotium ... -
The economic burden of HIV/AIDS on fishing communities - Kiyindi Landing Site
(2021)The fisheries sector is an important to the economy of Uganda providing employment, nutrition and revenue to the country. It contributes 2.5% to the national GDP and 12% to the agricultural GDP. However, the sector loses ... -
Factors affecting participation of Makerere University students in physical activity.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-15)The main purpose of this study was to examine the factors which affect participation of Makerere University students in physical activity. The study was guided by the following objectives: To establish the indicators to ... -
Challenges facing youth football academies in Kampala city.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-10)This study investigated the challenges facing youth football academies in Uganda. A case study design was used in which individual youth football academies in Kampala region were studied. A purposive sampling technique was ... -
The efficiency of Kirinya water the stabilization ponds in the sewage treatment process.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Management of sewage in Uganda is a mandate of National Water and Sewerage Corporation and involves all activities of collection, transportation and treatment of raw sewage before discharge to the environment. It has, ... -
Accessibility, quality and competing uses of silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) from selected markets of Kampala and Masindi.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-07)Silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea) is a small pelagic fish with several competing uses, and ranks third of the top three commercial fish species landed from Lake Victoria. This study investigated the level of ... -
Molariform teeth and gill rackers differentiation among cultured and wild Nile tilapia.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-07)The study was intended to characterize the molariform teeth and gill rakers development in farmed and wild Nile tilapia of comparable sizes. Two categories of farmed fish were considered in this study;1) the one fed on a ... -
Abundance and distribution of Cyathea manniana in kalinzu central forest reserve, southwestern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-05)This study was conducted in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Southwestern Uganda, to assess the abundance and distribution of C. manniana in primary and secondary compartments of this forest reserve. Abundance or population ... -
Nutrient load along the Lubigi stream in the Lubigi-Nsooba wetland
(Makerere University, 2019-07-30)A wetland is an area of marsh, fen, peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, dominated by anaerobic processes with static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt water including areas of marine ... -
In-vitro antibacterial activity of crude ethanolic and aqueous Capsicum frutescens fruit extract.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-03)Early onset and more commonly late onset sepsis, meningitis, wound infections and gastrointestinal tract infections are caused by klebsiella pneumonia leading to high morbidity and mortality rates as well as fiscal burdens. ... -
Proximate Composition of Brower's Spent Yeast and Grains
(Makerere University, 2019-08-28)There is change in materials used in beer manufacture from the traditional malt and barley to use of such materials as sorghum, cassava flour and maize flour. This study aimed at establishing the proximate composition of ... -
Evaluation of the growth performance of mirror carp cultured in earthen ponds at low and high altitudes in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-09)Fish is very important not only as a source of protein but it also ensures food security, employment and income generation for many developing countries. Aquaculture is carried out not only for increasing the availability ... -
Performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, linnaeus, 1758) fry fed on egg yolk and powdered fry meal.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-27)Aquaculture production is responsible for 50% of the global fishery production. Fishmeal is the preferred protein ingredient in aquaculture feed and contributes significantly to the variable production cost in the aquaculture ... -
Bio-preservation of fresh tomatoes (solanum lycopersicum l.) with zingiber officinale (ginger), psidium guajava (guava), and allium cepa (onion) plant extracts
(Makerere University, 2021-04-26)Tomatoes are members of the Solanaceae family, and are one of the world’s most important vegetables because they form a major component of the daily meal of almost everyone around the world. One of the major challenges of ... -
Honeybee forage plants and visitation counts on different forage plants during day.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-30)This survey was conducted between October 2020 and January 2021 in Adekokwok and Amach Sub-county of Lira District, Northern Uganda. The aim was to determine the honeybee forage plants and assess honeybee visitation ... -
Treatment of raw water using bentonite clay as a coagulant aid
(Makerere University, 2021)The effectiveness of bentonite as a coagulant aid using PAC as a coagulant for raw water treatment was assessed in this study. The possible the conventional link between aluminum based coagulants has become an issue in ... -
Resurgence of the commercial fish catches post UPDMF-FPU deployment on Lake Victoria, Uganda. (a case study of Masaka district)
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The commercial fishery of Lake Victoria is by biomass estimates and catches landed is dominated by three main species that is Mukene, Nile perch and Nile tilapia. Comparing 2019 catches with those of 2018, 2017, 2016 and ... -
Antibacterial activity of crude leaf and seed extracts of Solanum melongena on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The study was carried out to compare the antibacterial activity of the ethanolic extracts of seed and leaf extracts of solanum melongena, a traditional plant commonly for food and medicinal purposes among local communities ...
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