Browsing School of Biosciences Collection by Subject "Uganda"
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Amelioration potential of spent mushroom compost on physiochemical properties of heavy metal polluted soils in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Heavy metal pollution of soils due to wastes from mining activities remains a global challenge. In Uganda, mining activity in Kasese has led to extensive land being left unutilized due to the poor quality of soils. Several ... -
Assessing medicinal plants used in Kiburara Ibanda District in the treatment of diabetes Mellitus
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Objectives: General objective: To determine the efficacy of medicinal plants used in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Kiburara Ibanda district. Specific objective: I. To document the medicinal plants used to treat ... -
Characterisation of paraoxonase-1 gene polymorphism as a biomarker of oxidative stress in sickle cell disease patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, vasoocclusion, and free iron are all features present in sickle cell disease. Paraoxonases are a family of antioxidant enzymes with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative action. However ... -
Comparison of the level of contamination of boreholes and wells with Salmonella typhi around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Typhoid fever is the most common illness among children and youths in Uganda because of its easy means of spread through contaminated water. This study was aimed at testing the presence of salmonella typhi ... -
Effect of Bemisia Tabasco (Whitefly) on Photosynthetic capacity and secondary metabolite composition of selected cassava varieties grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Cassava is the largest source of functional food and nutrition in many countries. It is considered a staple food in many countries as well a cash crop as a source of income for farmers who play a role in improving their ... -
Effect of preparation methods on cyanide concentration of selected cassava varieties grown in Uganda at Namulonge.
(Makerere University, 2023)The potential of three preparation methods to reduce cyanide content in three selected cassava varieties ( Mkumba, Nase3 and Nase14) was investigated. All the three varieties were quatified for cyanide concentration at ... -
Factors hindering the development of youth football academies in Nsangi Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)The study sought to assess the factors hindering the development of youth football academies in Nsangi sub-county, Wakiso district. The objective of the study was to assess the academy financial factors, infrastructure ... -
Factors influencing crop raiding in communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda
(2019-05)The research was carried out in two communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The research aimed at assessing main factors influencing crop raiding, identifying animal species most ... -
Hand grip strength and anthropometric profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-06)Aim: To explore anthropometric and hand grip strength profile of amateur league male basketball players in Uganda. Methods: Handgrip strength and anthropometric measures of 72 amateur league male basketball players were ... -
Investigating factors causing gender inequality in physical education in Uganda: a case of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district secondary schools
(Makerere University, 2021)Physical education is an important instrument for human resource development. Physical education is a universal human right and an important component of women empowerment. Gender inequality in physical education is a ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women towards participation in physical activity in Najjembe Division, Buikwe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Participating in regular Physical Activity is one of the pillars of healthy pregnancy. This is because of the numerous benefits it provides to both the woman and the fetus of which among others include; improved bladder ... -
Molecular diagnosis of sorghum anthracnose disease from selected farmers' fields in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Sorghum the second most important cereal crop in Uganda is greatly challenged by anthracnose, a disease that appears towards its harvest. Despite the various control strategies being applied to curb down this detrimental ... -
Quantification of selected cancer quenching metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-10-31)In May – August 2022, a study was conducted to quantify selected cancer quenching metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda. To achieve this aim, flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols and TAC were extracted ... -
Whitefly infestation and feeding damages on root nutrient and phytochemical properties of selected cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) West African and Ugandan germplasm
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Cassava is a significant contributor to food security and an income source for smallholder farmers in Uganda. Nevertheless, less research has been done to fully select cassava germplasm that is resistant to cassava whitefly ...