School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Improvement of on-board handling of the silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola argentea): a case study of Kiyindi Landing Site, Lake Victoria.
(Makerere University, 2022-03-24)Small pelagic fishes such as silver fish (Rastreneobola argentea) are susceptible to spoilage that occur through chemical, enzymatic and microbial processes leading to deterioration in quality. However, there is limited ... -
Synthesis and characterization of a starch-based bioplastic from Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam seeds
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This document is a report of a research carried out on the synthesis and characterization of a starch-based bioplastic from the seeds of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam and how varying the concentration of starch affects the ... -
Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Albizia Adianthifolia(Ayek) and Gardenia Ternifolia(Odwong), two selected local herbs used for treating Tuberculosis in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-12-22)Phytochemicals are plant secondary metabolites with health curative benefits. This study aimed to identifying and quantifying the phytochemical constituents content present in Albizia adianthifolia root and stem bark and ... -
The effect of different molybdenum concentrations on the fixation of nitrogen of phaseolus vulgaris and vigna unguiculata
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Molybdenum is a micronutrient usually found in alkaline soils with high pH levels. Molybdenum also has a lot of compounds associated with it for example molybdenum sulphide and selenites, sodium molybdate in the anhydrous ... -
Assessing the level of awareness regarding shrimps
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Shrimps are small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs (order, Decapoda) with claws on the first two pairs of legs. Uganda has more of the shrimps in the Nile basin countries with 12 species of fresh water ... -
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. EXTRACT
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Hibiscus sabdariffa is a tropical shrub species cultivated in many countries and is mainly produced for its red calyces that are used for a tea beverage. H. sabdariffa contains compounds that are reported to have antibacterial ... -
Management practices of ornamental fish species in different aquaria in Kampala and Jinja Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)There are various ornamental fish species in the world. These are usually used for tourist attraction since they possess beautiful colors. They are usually kept in aquariums situated in homes, academic institutions, hotels, ... -
Concentration of Lead and Zinc in Clarias gariepinus of River Nyamwamba in Kasese district, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Aquatic organisms are best bio indicators used in biological assessment of water quality worldwide. However, relatively less attention has been paid to include fresh water fish for purposes of health and, water quality bio ... -
Assessment of the quality of Kinawataka stream in Nakawa division, Kampala using Benthic macroinvertebrates as Bioindicators
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Aquatic macroinvertebrates are a faunal group that respond fast to water quality stressors, such as effluents from anthropogenic activities which affect aquatic environments, hence good indicators of pollution used to ... -
Diversity of microphytes and macro invertebrates in Nsooba Stream, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-03-04)Nsooba stream, an urban watercourse located in the North West of Kampala has undergone significant anthropogenic influence and as a result it has suffered greatly from pollution that has arisen from numerous settlements ... -
Effectiveness of garlic extract in treatment of white spots disease in Nile tilapia
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)While aquaculture is skyrocketing in not only in Uganda but worldwide, Nile Tilapia being one of the leading farmed species, this has resulted in outbreak and upsurge of fish diseases including white spots disease. With ... -
Effect of concentration of white vinegar on the elimination of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli from stainless steel surfaces.
(Makerere University, 2022)Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus are two common bacteria that cause food poisoning. One way that food can be contaminated with pathogens is through contact with food preparation equipment and surfaces like stainless ... -
The abundance of BRUSSONETIA PAPYRIFERA (l.) L'hér ex vent. in Mabira forest central reserve
(Makerere University, 2022-03-31)Mabira Forest Central Reserve is currently undergoing increasing coverage of an invasive species, Brussonetia papyrifera, that contributes to biodiversity loss in the forest reserve. Several studies have shown that B. ... -
Growth performance and survival of larval catfish (clarias gariepinus) fed on diets with two local immunostimulants (garlic and cinnamon)
(Makerere University, 2021-02-10)The study below aimed at examining the effect of dietary supplementation with cinnamon and garlic powder on growth performance and immune response of catfish larvae at 3-28 dph. A total of 500 catfish larvae (0.05g ABW) ... -
Relevance of indigenous Knowledge to conservation of plant and animal species in Busiriba subcounty Kamwenge district
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Indigenous and local knowledge in East Africa has been previously ignored and neglected in the management of natural resources and biodiversity conservation. Yet local communities possess key knowledge and skills pertinent ... -
Comparison of levels of Gold in Waste Mobile Phone Printed Circuit Boards and Gold Plated Finger Integrated circuits Found in Computer Mother Boards(GFICMs)
(Makerere University, 2020)Demand for gold has been escalating with increasing usage of electronic equipment globally. Around 267.3 million tons of gold are being consumed annually for manufacturing mobile phones, laptops and other electronic ... -
Impact of Lantana camara on native vegetation structure and diversity of Kakiika, Mbarara, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03-23)Lantana camara has been spreading in Kakiika with little assessment and control which was posing threat to the area’s biodiversity. Using transects and plot sampling techniques, the impact of this notorious weed on the ... -
Feeding ecology of olive baboons (Papio anubis) in Kibale National Park, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022)Baboons (genus Papio) are one of the most studied primates but with most studies being on baboons in Savannah habitats while little is known about baboon ecology in forests. Baboons are ecologically flexible and generalist ... -
Effect of AZOLLA weed on water quality in ponds at Ssenya fish farm
(Makerere University, 2022-03-21)In extensive and sub-intensive fish farming systems aquatic, macrophytes Azollahighly depended on as major or supplemental feeds for fish due to its protein content. In ponds however in fern results into water quality ... -
Factors affecting nest site selection of marabou storks in selected sites around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The Marabou Stork is a wide-spread scavenger in Sub-Saharan savannas which is often closely associated with humans, even breeding in urban environments such as Kampala. Their original habitat was mainly savannas,where they ...