School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Potential of indigenous solanacae vegetables as trap crops for managing potato cyst nematodes
(Makerere University, 2022-12-21)Potatoes are among the most important staple food crops. They are a major source of carbohydrate and provide more calories, protein, and minerals. An increase in the global consumption of potatoes, stimulated through rising ... -
Evaluation of the Phytochemical and Analgesic Properties of Crinum zeylanicum
(Makerere University, 2022)Crinum sp is a traditional herb that belongs to family Amaryllidaceae, which is a globally spread family containing about 90 genera and 1310 species. Crinum species have built a considerable reputation as potent folkloric ... -
The antibacterial activity of the crude leaf extract of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis against Streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A susceptibility study was conducted to assess the antibacterial effect of ethanolic Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf extract against Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacteria that infects the human upper respiratory tract. ... -
Assessment of water pollution levels of water sources in Katwe and Katanga parishes of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-10-24)Water pollution is a serious problem for the entire world. All water pollution is dangerous to the health of living organisms, but wells and borehole pollution can be especially detrimental to the health of humans. Wells ... -
Antifungal activity of Albizia coriaria Welw ex Oliver and Erythrina abyssinica Lam. ex DC against Candida albicans
(Makerere University, 2022-10)An in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the antifungal effects of the different concentration levels of ethanolic stem bark extracts of Albizia coriaria and Erythrina abyssinica in controlling the growth of pathogenic ... -
The effect of different processing methods on Condensed Tannins and bitterness of Cleome Gyandra l. (Cat's Whiskers)
(Makerere University., 2022-12-06)The present study has been undertaken to analyze the effect of various processing methods on the condesed tannins and bitterness of Cleome gynandra. The vegetable was divided into five portions thus: fresh(F), oven dried(O), ... -
Insecticidal properties of selected plants species used in controlling bean weevils in storage: a case study of Kyabiiri village Bukomansimbi district
(Makerere University, 2022-12-02)Bean weevils are granivores seed beetles that infest Phaseolus vulgaris L in storage which affect farmers. Botanicals and pesticides have been used in controlling bean weevils in storage, though these methods pause some ... -
Assessing copper tolerance of Isolated fungal species from copper pyrite materials from Kasese, Uganda.
(2022-10-28)Rapidly increased mining has resulted in greater discharge of hazardous chemicals in the soil. In this current study, soil samples were collected from Kilembe mines in Kasese and subjected to heavy metal analysis and microbe ... -
Effect of beetle infestation on the quality of cured freshwater pelagic fish from Lake Victoria & Lake Albert in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)Food security exists when all individuals have physical and economic access to the fundamental foods they require at all times. Fisheries play an essential role in many communities' animal protein supplies, both in the ... -
Perceptions of renewable energy and its utilization in urban and peri urban areas in Wakiso and Kampala districts.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)Renewable energy has the potential for delivering socio-economic and environmental benefits to societies, and hence with the aim of providing affordable and reliable energy services as a contribution to poverty eradication, ... -
Assessing Nile perch (Lates niloticus) quality in selected markets and landing sites in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-22)Food safety means ensuring consumer safety and protecting products from biological, physical and chemical hazards throughout the whole process, starting from the field to processing, storing, distributing, preparing and ... -
Management of solid waste at Makerere University main campus
(Makerere University, 2022-03-07)The problem of Solid Waste Management (SWM) is as old as the human race. Traditionally, SWM was the responsibility of urban councils as part of effective public service delivery. Before Uganda’s independence in 1962, the ... -
Comparison of the inter – strain growth rate performance of three different strains of Oreochromis niloticus fry
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Growth performance, Feed conversion ratio and condition factor are crucial factors that considered in breeding programs. A three-month experiment was conducted to investigate and ascertain the strain with the best growth ... -
Effect of nitrogen fixing and phosphate solubilizing microorganisms on azolla biofertilizer and growth performance of amarathus.
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Agriculture is of great essence in Uganda although there no production and yields due to the reduction in soil fertility which could be attribute to excessive use of chemical fertilizers or lack of access to fertilizers. ... -
Documentation of the side effects of plants used in the treatment of diseases in Fort Portal, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-28)Ethno pharmacological relevance: The study was done to establish side effects of medicinal plants used in the treatment of various diseases by the people Fort portal in western Uganda. It was also aimed at establishing the ... -
Factors affecting the teaching of physical education in selected secondary schools in Rubaga division, Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Since inception of education, different subjects have faced serious challenges ranging from inadequate skilled staff, inadequate facilities and equipment of sciences, plus lack of enough literature to aid research. It ... -
Optimization of Azolla pinnata biomass production on cattle manure slurry media: a batch culture greenhouse study
(Makerere University, 2022-11-15)Azolla biomass productivity is dependent on doubling time and relative growth rate and for its efficiency as N-biofertilizer, its nitrogen fixing potential is highly desirable. The present greenhouse study aimed to determine ... -
The ecology of the red-eyed dove and the speckled pigeon around Nakivale Refugee settlement in Isingiro District
(Makerere University, 2021)This study on some aspects of the ecology of Speckled pigeon and Red-Eyed Dove was carried out around Nakivale Refugee Camp from June 2020 to November 2021. The aim of the study was to assess and compare the density of the ... -
Attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in secondary school a case study of selected schools in Kampala, Mukono and Wakiso
(Makerere University, 2019)This study was conducted to examine the attitude of secondary school administrators towards the introduction of physical education in the secondary school curriculum in selected secondary schools of Kampala, Mukono and ...