School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the fungicidal activities of Solanum Anguivi lam and euphorbia Heterophylla linn extracts on the growth of Rhizopus Stolonifer and Mucor SPP
(Makerere University, 2022-10-21)Food spoilage and contamination is a serious public health concern that results in food borne diseases and food insecurity that affect many people annually. Rhizopus stolonifer and Mucor spp are some of the major fungal ... -
Assessing the efficiency of Matooke peel and Amaranthus Cruentus extracts for reducing the cooking time of Phaseolus Vulgaris.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-27)Matooke peel ash filtrate and amaranthus plant ash filtrate have been used as condiments for a long time by various ethnic groups in East and northern Uganda in cooking traditional dishes. The aim of the study was to ... -
Preparation of Rhizobium bacterial culture for enhancement of nodulation in Phaseolus Vulgaris l.
(Makerere University., 2022-10-31)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important grain legume in Uganda (Beebe et al., 2014). It is a widely consumed crop in Uganda where it was found out that over 80% of Ugandan households consumed beans over ... -
Evaluation of the effect of honey sweetener on yoghurt shelf life
(Makerere University, 2022-09-28)Yoghurt is a fermented dairy product with a short shelf life of about 3 weeks or less and should be stored at low a temperature which has the implication of increasing the cost of storage hence limiting its sustainable ... -
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 ... -
Microbial contamination of domestic water sources in Bungokho county, Mbale district
(Makerere University, 2023-01-18)Water is the main constituent of earth’s hydrosphere and fluids of all living organisms. Microbial contamination of water is often of fecal nature related to humans, combined sewage overflow, domesticated animals, and ... -
Treatment of pharmecutical waste water using luffa cylindrica
(Makerere University, 2022-01-17)Wastewater refers to any water that has been adversely affected in terms of its quality by anthropogenic influences and is defined as an amalgam of water-conveyed wastes from the sanitary conveniences of dwellings; commercial; ... -
Assessing the efficiency of different bacterial isolates on biodegration of polyethene
(Makerere University, 2023-01-07)Plastic waste management and recycling has become a serious global issue as it affects living beings from all the eco-systems. Commonly used methods for plastic disposal were proved to be inadequate for effective plastic ... -
Growth performance of tilapia fry (Oreochromisniloticus) at different stocking densities at source of the Nile Fish Farm Jinja
(Makerere University, 2022-12)In Uganda aquaculture provides a viable option to bridge the increasing fish supply-demand gap from increasing natural fish stock decline. Not only affecting the profitability of an aquaculture venture, stocking density ... -
Analysis of papain from different varieties of papaya plant latex
(Makerere University, 2022-10-30)Papain is a proteolytic enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of protein. It shows several biological functions in plants and animals. It is used in many industries like food, leather, detergents, meat processing, and medical ... -
In-vitro evaluation of the anti-fungal activity of Tetradenia riparia and Ageratum conyzoides against Alternaria solani
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Early blight is a serious disease of tomato caused by Alternaria solani. Control of this fungus is by foliar application of fungicides, crop rotation and sanitation to prevent future outbreaks. However, use of fungicides ... -
Effectiveness of Plectranthus cyaneus leaf extracts against streptococcus pyogenes
(Makerere University, 2022)This study was carried out mainly to provide preliminary scientific data on the antibacterial activities of Plectranthus cyaneus leaf extracts against Streptococcus pyogenes so as to aid in the ultimate goal of designing ... -
Assessing the prevalence of Staphylococcus Aureus on selected foods sold by street vendors in selected slums around Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2022-11-30)80% of food-borne infections result from street foods according to the Centre of Disease Control and prevention (CDC). Given the dusty tumac roads in Nakulabye, Kikoni, and Bwaise, street salads and fruits stand a high ... -
Phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity of aqueous and Methanolic extracts of citrus limon peels against Xanthomonas campestris PV musacearu.
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Citrus fruit plants are globally known and used in herbal medicine due to high antimicrobial activity of the phytochemicals present in different parts of the plant. The Genus has many species like Citrus limon, Citrus ... -
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 ... -
Wood ash as a biopesticide in repelling insect pests in spinacia oleraceae (spinach)
(Makerere University, 2022-01)The study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of wood ash for the control of insect pests infesting spinach plants. The plants were sown in a completely randomized block design with four replications. Treatment ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the efficiency of bacterial consortia for degradation of unused motor oil
(2023-01)Contamination by petroleum and its products is an environmental threat in most countries around the world due to its centrality in most anthropogenic activities. Microbes, especially as consortia have been used to clean ... -
Analysis of pesticide residues in Citrullus lanatus Thunb. and Capsicum annuum L. in Bwaise market
(Makerere University, 2022-12)A study was conducted to analyse pesticide residues in C. lanatus Thunb. (watermelon) and C. annuum L. (green pepper) in Bwaise market, Kampala. This was driven by the increased concern that heavily sprayed fruits and ... -
Growth performance of black soldier fly larvae (hermetia illucens) fed on wheat bran substrate treated with honey bee and stingless bee propolis
(Makerere University, 2023-01-05)Biomass of BSFL is part of ingredients of feeds for aquaculture, livestock and poultry industries. Thus, with promising results, BSFL have been considered as a potential protein alternative source in commercial animal feeds ...