School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Molecular diagnosis of sorghum anthracnose disease from selected farmers' fields in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Sorghum the second most important cereal crop in Uganda is greatly challenged by anthracnose, a disease that appears towards its harvest. Despite the various control strategies being applied to curb down this detrimental ... -
Levels of microbial contamination on the differently preserved Oreochromis niloticus fish samples at Kasenyi landing site
(Makerere University, 2022-05-12)Fish play an important role in the human diet due to their peculiar protein content peculiar lipid composition. Fatty fish contains vitamins A and E in their muscle tissue while low-fat fish possess fat soluble vitamins ... -
Antibacterial activity of Allium sativum extract on common upper respiratory tract infections
(Makerere University, 2022-01-22)Upper respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis sinusitis, tonsillitis and pneumonia which contribute to the disease burden in Uganda are managed by use of antibiotics. This has caused increased antibiotic resistance ... -
Ectoparasites infesting Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Haplochromines in Lake Mulehe, Kisoro District
(Makerere University, 2022-04-08)This study investigated the ectoparasitic occurrence, infestation levels and diversity in two economically important fish species; O. niloticus and Haplochromines on Lake Mulehe following recurring fish mass mortality ... -
Evaluating the antimicrobial activity of chewing gum extracts on oral micro flora
(Makerere University, 2022-02-04)The antibacterial potency of chewing gum extracts mainly the polyol-sugar alcohols, such as xylitol has used as an alternative treatment in reduction of dental caries in children since 1975 to levels which cannot lead ... -
Determination of aflatoxin contamination in spices marketed in Kampala supermarkets
(Makerere University, 2022-01-28)Spices have been widely used since ancient times for their unique flavoring, coloring, and aromatizing properties. Their beneficial effect on human health is valued both in traditional and modern medicine. Nonetheless, ... -
Proximate Composition and Phytochemical Analysis of Clotalaria laburnifolia leaves
(Makerere University, 2022-05-09)Green leafy vegetables are exploited in African cultures for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. C. laburnifolia a green leafy vegetable native to East and Southern Africa is used among the Langi community of Northern ... -
Antifungal activity of Aloe Vera on Pityriasis capitis causing fungi Malassezia furfur
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Pityriasis Capitis is a type of scalp disorder that primarily affects the areas of the Sebaceous glands. This condition is caused due to excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp and It is characterized by ... -
The determination of Aflatoxin in eggs and poultry feeds obtained from the different poultry farms around Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-01-22)The risk of aflatoxin contamination of agricultural commodities especially in Africa is increasing, cereals like maize and groundnuts have been reported to be highly contaminated with aflatoxin and these make part of the ... -
Prevalence of Colistin resistance in lactobacillus and streptococcus Thermophilus probiotics: case study of selected four yoghurts on Ugandan market
(Makerere University, 2022)The study was carried out to determine the prevalence colistin resistance phenotype in Lactobacillus and Streptococcus thermophilus probiotics from locally made yoghurt: case study of selected four yoghurts on Ugandan ... -
The antibacterial activity of the ethanol and diethyl ether extracts of Saba Comorensis Boj. Pichon leaves on Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae species
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to global health. Resistant microbes are becoming increasingly difficult and costly to treat, a burden in developing countries (The Interagency Coordination Group ... -
Assessing the Microbial spoilage of Nile Perch (lates niloticus) bychainproducts along the value
(Makerere University, 2022-03-04)The research was aimed, to assess the microbial spoilage of Nile perch byproducts sold at fresh perch factory and Busega byproduct market. Samples of Nile perch byproducts were randomly collected from different layers while ... -
Production and characterization of honey sweetened yoghurt
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)Yoghurt is a popular semi-solid sourish milk product that has been a major part of people’s diet around the world with its first traces found between 10,000 – 5,000 BC in the Neolithic period and believed to have been ... -
Diagnostic Performance Characteristics of hTMK tool in discriminating against Infected from Uninfected MTB individuals
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Tuberculosis is one of the most contagious disease which can easily spread through air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or simply talks and another person breathes in the bacteria through air. It is caused by ... -
Investigation of the antimicrobial activity of garlic and ginger extracts on Escherichia Coli
(Ayebare Racheal, 2022-01-27)Antimicrobial resistance has been on the rise globally and is a major threat to human health mainly due to drug mismanagement and self-medication. Plants and plant-derived products are of particular importance in treatment ... -
Efficiency of millet-derived versus commercial yoghurt cultures in lactose elimination
(Makerere University, 2022-03-21)Lactase deficiency is present in up to 15 % of persons of northern European descent, up to 80 % of blacks and Latinos, and up to 100 % of American Indians and Asians. About 78% of Africans have lactose Intolerance and ... -
Characterization of Factor-V Leiden G1961A and prothrombin G20210A polymorphisms as biomarkers in Sickle cell disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common inherited qualitative haemoglobinopathy. It is common in regions with endemic malaria and people from such regions are usually carriers of the trait. Around 10% of Sickle Disease patients ... -
Antifungal activity of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Lantana Camara L. against Candida Albicans
(Makerere University, 2022-05-05)Out of a large number of plant species used for treating and curing various ailments, there are certain species which are not used widely but occur immensely in major parts of Uganda. Folklore claims also support the uses ... -
Characterization of non-synonymous SNPs in spike protein of SARS CoV2 variants from different world populations.
(Makerere University, 2022-01-20)Covid-19, a respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS COV-2) and is responsible for more than 28,000,000 infections and more than 900,000 worldwide deaths. It was discovered late ... -
Efficacy of urine-ash mixtures in control of the banana bacterial wilt pathogen Xanthomonas Campestris PV Musacearum
(Makerere University, 2022-02-28)Banana bacterial wilt caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. Musacearum (Xcm) is one of the most devastating and disturbing disease of the banana crop that has affected banana growing activities in Uganda and other banana ...