School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Geological mapping project report of area b, Igayaza-Isingiro District from 30/01/2022 to 08/02/2022.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-27)This report comprises a detailed compilation of aims, methods, findings, interpretations, conclusions and recommendations for the Igayaza-Isingiro geological mapping exercise and field excursion to south western Uganda. ... -
Geological mapping project report of area h, Igayaza-Isingiro district from 30/01/2022 to 08/02/2022.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-27)The Gayaza mapping project is carried out by second year undergraduate students of Geology and petroleum geoscience and production at the department of geology and petroleum studies at Makerere University. The project is ... -
Assessing the impacts of wetland degradation on carbon sequestration in nakivubo wetland in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-01)High population growth and poor policy implementations has escalated the rate at which Nakivubo wetland is being converted into development projects, which leads to emission of enormous amounts of carbon dioxide in to the ... -
Productivity of black soldier flies (Hermatia Illucens) fed on brewery waste, at varying stocking densities and turning frequencies
(Makerere University, 2022-05-30)Increased costs of production for fish protein feeds have led to development of potential alternatives for protein sources such as Black soldier fly (BSF). Brewery waste substrate derived from organic by-products is suitable ... -
Assessing the status of crop raiding animals in Kiruli sub-county around Murchison Falls National Park
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Assessing the status of crop raiding animals was carried out in communities neighboring the boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park. The objectives of the study were (i)To document the common crop raiding animals and ... -
Diversity of fish species in Lake Bunyonyi, South-Western Uganda Kabale
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Fish is the cheapest and affordable protein from animal source (Guenard, 2021; Outa et al., 2020; Tibihika et al., 2015). The presence of Lake Bunyonyi provides a potential of Capture fisheries in Kabale and Rubanda ... -
Avifauna diversity at Kabaka's Lake, Kampala, Central Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)Birds are important biotic components of Lake ecosystem serving as indicators of pollution, recreation, tourism, pest control among others. The aim of this study was to provide the relative abundance and avifauna diversity ... -
The effect of the hanging ratio on the catchability of the gill net on Lake Victoria: a case study of Nile tilapia fishery
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Lake Victoria ecosystem is source of food, incomes, and livelihoods to over 200000 fishermen and 3 million people within the East African region. Over the years, fish gillnet has been the popularly used fishing gear ... -
Occurrence of common bacterial contaminants salmonella typhi and staphylococcus aureus in milk and water sources of Rwetamu (Kazo) and Burunga sub-counties in Kazo district
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Hygiene is considered one of the leading factors of the noticed recurring infections such as Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus related diseases. As such, this research seeks to explain the link between milk and water ... -
By-catch for gillnets of different mesh sizes at katosi fish landing site.
(Makerere University, 2022)Incidental capture of non-targeted species during fishing operations is the major source of mortality to many aquatic organisms. Catching of non-targeted species can contribute to overfishing that lead to biodiversity loss, ... -
Effect of anthropogenic activities on the ecosystem health of Nyangahya Stream using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
(Makerere University, 2022-12-08)A study was carried out with a general objective of assessing the water quality using a combination of benthic macroinvertebrate as bio-indicators and selected physico-chemical parameters in Nyangahya stream located in ... -
Abundance of wild Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) around cages at source of the Nile fish farm: implication for disease transmission between farmed and wild fishes
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Although tilapia culture in cage fish farming systems in Uganda presents a steady rise in growth the entire sector is a subject to the different emerging tilapiine diseases and pathogens which have so far been reported ... -
Assessment of fish marketing in Nyakiyumbu and Bwesumbu sub-counties in Kasese district
(Makerere University, 2022-12)The study was undertaken to assess the marketing of fish in Bwesumbu and Nyakiyumbu sub-counties. The study was conducted from July to Oct 2022. The study objectives that formed research questions were mainly: To investigate ... -
The prevalence of fungi in traditionally smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) at selected markets in Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-11-24)This study was aimed at isolating and identifying the fungi associated with traditionally smoked O. niloticus contamination in Kampala. A total of 12 samples were purchased, four from each of the three markets (Wandegeya, ... -
Assessment of fungal growth in Mukene (rastrineobola argentea) from St. Balikuddembe market, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-05)The silver cyprinid, R. argentea is a highly nutritious and low-cost source of proteins, especially for low-income population. R. argentea is ranked among the three most important commercial fish species in Uganda, after ... -
Diversity of Microphytes and Macro-invertebrates in the Kitante stream and its "Tributaries" in the Uganda Golf Course
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Kitante stream and its tributaries are waterways within the Uganda Golf course and are urban water courses in the central division of Kampala and have undergone significant anthropogenic influence and as a result they ... -
Determination of lead pollution in cocoyam from Nakivubo stream and Najjembe stream in Buikwe district
(Makerere University, 2022-02-07)Increased human activities such as industrialization, urbanization together with high populations and ambient temperatures have greatly contributed to the availability of heavy metals like lead, zinc, and copper among ... -
Effect of processing methods on the polyphenol and antioxidant activity of Zingiber officinale and Hedychium coronarium ginger species.
(Makerere University, 2022-10-07)Ginger has been used as a condiment and for the treatment of ailments such as coughs and Flus and recently for COVID 19. However, there are limited studies on the bioactive molecules and antioxidant activity of processed ... -
Growth of black soldier fly larvae maintained on different organic substrates
(Khaukha Ivan, 2022-10-30)Black Soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal is becoming a popular protein source to replace fishmeal from animal feeds. However, identification and access to suitable substrates on which BSFL can be grown rapidly to generate ... -
Evaluating the accaridal properties of Solanum Campylacanthum on Rhepiciphalus Appendiculatus
(Makerere University, 2023-01-10)The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of Solanum incanum in control of ticks with a focus on Rheciphalus appendiculatus. Different parts of the plant were used as treatment and positive and negative control ...