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Antibacterial activity of hibiscus sabdariffa against urinary tract infecting bacteria
(Makerere University, 2022-03-02)
There have been several reports on the antimicrobial activity of different herbal extracts. Medicinal plants are believed to be the best source for obtaining a variety of drugs. Hibiscus sabdariffa L. is a medicinal plant ...
The activity of CENTELLA ASIATICA extract against STAPHYLOCOCCUS Epidermidis.
(Makerere University, 2022)
Staphylococcus epidermidis with the highest percentage has the prominent role among coagulase-negative Staphylococci that is the most important reason of clinical infections and this is due to various virulence factors and ...
Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in Fresh Nile perch (Lates niloticus) handling at Kasenyi and Ggaba Landing Sites
(Makerere University, 2022-03-14)
A study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus on fresh Nile perch handled from Kasenyi and Ggaba landing sites. A total of 150 Nile perch skin swab samples were obtained from 15 sampled fishers ...
Effect of AZOLLA weed on water quality in ponds at Ssenya fish farm
(Makerere University, 2022-03-21)
In extensive and sub-intensive fish farming systems aquatic, macrophytes Azollahighly depended on as major or supplemental feeds for fish due to its protein content. In ponds however in fern results into water quality ...
Feeding ecology of olive baboons (Papio anubis) in Kibale National Park, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022)
Baboons (genus Papio) are one of the most studied primates but with most studies being on baboons in Savannah habitats while little is known about baboon ecology in forests. Baboons are ecologically flexible and generalist ...
Impact of Lantana camara on native vegetation structure and diversity of Kakiika, Mbarara, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-23)
Lantana camara has been spreading in Kakiika with little assessment and control which was posing threat to the area’s biodiversity. Using transects and plot sampling techniques, the impact of this notorious weed on the ...
Relevance of indigenous Knowledge to conservation of plant and animal species in Busiriba subcounty Kamwenge district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Indigenous and local knowledge in East Africa has been previously ignored and neglected in the management of natural resources and biodiversity conservation. Yet local communities possess key knowledge and skills pertinent ...
The abundance of BRUSSONETIA PAPYRIFERA (l.) L'hér ex vent. in Mabira forest central reserve
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)
Mabira Forest Central Reserve is currently undergoing increasing coverage of an invasive species, Brussonetia papyrifera, that contributes to biodiversity loss in the forest reserve. Several studies have shown that B. ...
Effect of concentration of white vinegar on the elimination of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli from stainless steel surfaces.
(Makerere University, 2022)
Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus are two common bacteria that cause food poisoning. One way that food can be contaminated with pathogens is through contact with food preparation equipment and surfaces like stainless ...
Diversity of microphytes and macro invertebrates in Nsooba Stream, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-03-04)
Nsooba stream, an urban watercourse located in the North West of Kampala has undergone significant anthropogenic influence and as a result it has suffered greatly from pollution that has arisen from numerous settlements ...