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Screening of selected entomopathogenic fungi for virulence against larvae of the fall armyworm spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. SMITH)
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
The Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda originated from the tropical regions of the Americas and was first discovered in Africa in 2016, the same year it was reported in Uganda. It is a phytophagous pest that feeds on ...
The prevalence of eschereria coli in smoked tilapia fish sold on three selected markets of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11-21)
The research was conducted in Kampala district and the aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of E. coli a fecal indicator in smoked Tilapia fish sold in three (3) selected markets of Kampala (Kalerwe, Bwaise, and ...
Effect of cooking methods on total phenolic content of Cleome Gynandra L
(2019-11-26)
The recent focus in research has been on functionality of foods to improve quality of diet and enhance health. Common chronic diseases such as inflammation, ulcers, diabetes, heart diseases, osteoporosis, are caused due ...
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019)
Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assessed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ...
A comparative study of the proximate composition of Ruspollia differens and Macrotermes spp, two common edible insects in Uganda
(2019-08)
Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, Insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) and termites (Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ...
A comparative study of the proximate composition Ruspolia differens and Macrotermes SPP, two common edible insects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
Globally, and particularly in Africa and Asia, insects have played an important role in human nutrition. In Uganda, Longhorn grass hoppers( Ruspolia differens) and termites(Macrotermes spp) have a great potential to improve ...
Factors affecting a level biology academic performance in secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11)
The purpose of this study was to assess the factors affecting A Level Biology performance in selected schools in Kampala. The study objectives were; to establish the Biology performance in the selected schools in Kampala ...
Faecal enterococcus load in traditionally hot-smoked nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) along the value chain in Kampala, Uganda Kabaliisa Peace
(Makerere University, 2019-06-02)
This research was conducted at three local fish markets in Kampala District, to assess the microbial quality of smoked Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Microbial load was determined using fecal enterococcus detections, ...
Cost benefit analysis of coffee growing in Mpogo Parish, Bukhulo Sub County in Sironko District
(Makerere University, 2018-06)
The study was carried out to analyse the cost and benefits of coffee growing in Mpogo parish. It also aimed at evaluating the contribution of coffee income to household income. To achieve this, descriptive survey which was ...
The Antimicrobial effect of callistemon citrinus extract against streptococcus mutans
(2019-06)
One of the important virulence properties of Streptococcus mutans is their ability to form
biofilms known as dental plaque on tooth surfaces and is a primary an etiological agent in dental
caries. The aim of the current ...