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Potential of azolla compost on the growth and yield of spinach (Spinacia Oleracea)
(Makerere University, 2019)
Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is ecofriendly
and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access
the potential for Azolla-anabaena ...
Establishment of female students’ participation in physical activity in selected secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11-04)
The purpose of the study was to investigate the establishment of female students’ participation in
physical activity in selected secondary schools in Kampala. To achieve this, 61 female students,
72 male students and 3 ...
Effects of household detergents on tomato growth.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-16)
Laundry detergent containing anionic surfactants was used to test the effects it has on plant growth through irrigation water. Tomato plants were cultivated in bucket experiments and irrigated with clean tap water as the ...
Host preferences of elephant ear fern (platycerium elephantotis) at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)
This study was carried out within Makerere university campus. It was a floristic survey that focused on the host preferences of Platycerium elephantotis (P. elephantotis). The Makerere university campus has a diverse plant ...
Direct synthesis and characterization of Polyoxometallate organic fragments, bimetallic complexes and Chromium-based complexes for chemical catalysis
(Makerere University, 2019-11-04)
This report contains the synthesis and characterization of Bimetallic, Chromium-based complexes and polyoxometallate organic fragments which can be used in heterogeneous catalysis. A series of new bimetallic complexes based ...
Contribution of revenue sharing scheme to nature conservation and households adjacent to Mt. Elgon National Park
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)
In Africa, tourism revenue sharing prevails in many protected areas for making fair trade-offs between social, economic and ecological costs and benefits within and between stakeholder groups, and between stakeholders and ...
A comparative phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of three pumpkin species
(Makerere University, 2019)
The present study of three Cucurbita species plant seed extract was done to screen the presence of phytochemicals like alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids glycosides, and flavonoids.
The solvent used for the extraction ...
A comparative study of water stress tolerance between Dioscorea Rutondata and Dioscorea Alata Yam Species
(Makerere University, 2019-09)
This study focused on comparing the water stress tolerance of two yam species of
D. rutondata the white and D. alata using tissue culture techniques with the aim of
screening for a more drought tolerant variety. Yam is ...
In-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureusIn-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019)
Medicinal plants are important for animal and human health care and widely used for the treatment of different infectious diseases caused by bacteria with a large impact on public health. This study was aimed to determine ...
The efficiency of eggshell-based organic fertilizer on the growth of tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019)
In Uganda, there is limited research and adoption of bio-fertilizers and there is heavy use of chemical fertilizers that their continual application disturbs the natural biotic environment and affects the soil structure
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