School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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A comparative study of yield of selected varieties of glycine max l . in Najjembe Sub-County Buikwe District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-20)Despite of more of more research and development of new soybean varieties in Uganda, the adoption of these varieties by farmers in several districts is still low. In this the following study off station evaluation was ... -
Investigation of the anti-microbial activities of selected east African plants using Escherichia coli as model organism
(Makerere University, 2021-01)This study aimed at investigating the anti-microbial activity of selected East African plants which included Aloe vera, Azadirachta indica and Citrus limon, all obtained from Wandegeya market in Kampala. Extraction was ... -
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Vervet monkeys (Chlorocebue pygerythrus) at Uganda wildlife education center.
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Vervet monkeys are among the most widely spread African monkeys, they are an excellent model to understand parasitic disease transmission because of their tolerance to anthropogenic disturbance. Vervet monkeys at UWEC move ... -
Assessment of the effect of anthropogenic activities on the ecosystem health of river Malaba using macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)River Malaba, located in Eastern Uganda is a transboundary water resource shared by Uganda and Kenya, whose water flows to River Nile through Lake Kyoga. The river currently faces increasing environmental disturbance; ... -
Lead contamination of ipomea batatas (sweet potato) grown in selected areas of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-04-09)The study investigated the extent contamination of Lead in sweet potato grown in areas within or surrounding Kampala city. The samples collected from the city and/or around it were compared with a control sample from a ... -
The effect of sludge-based fertilizers on the growth performance of kale and the physicochemical property of soil.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-08)The use of sludge as an organic fertilizer allows for recycling of nutrients especially phosphorus, is environmentally friendly and also economically feasible playing a big role in sustainable agriculture. The study was ... -
Isolation and Characterization Of Biodegrading Bacteria In Lubigi Wetland, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Research was conducted to find out bacteria with potential for efficient urban organic waste degradation. Lubigi wetland was considered as the study area, because it witnesses inappropriate waste discharge with improper ... -
Prevalence of the chloroquine resistance genotype among young children in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-31)Plasmodium falciparum is the main malaria causative agent in Uganda and in several parts of the world resulting into millions of deaths per year. Up to date, even with use of various antimalarials, an effective drug ... -
Determination of water quality of the azolla harboring wetlands in the greater Kampala metropolitan
(Makerere University, 2021-03-31)The aim of the research was to find out if there was Azolla around Kampala metropolitan and assess the relationship of water quality and the growth of Azolla. 14 wetlands sites were visited of which six sites had Azolla ... -
The microbial quality of deep fried packaged silverfish (rastrineobola argentea) sold in local markets.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-13)The microbial quality of the deep fried packaged silverfish (Rastrineobola argentea) sold in five local markets around Kampala, Uganda was assessed. Samples of Rastrineobola argentea were randomly bought from the local ... -
Gis-based evaluation of locational suitability of existing fish ponds in Kyenjojo district – Bugaaki Sub-county
(Makerere University, 2021-02-08)In aquaculture, optimal site selection (in terms of water pH, dissolved oxygen concentration, water temperature, slope steepness, soil type, proximity to market centers, proximity to seed centers ) is one of the most ... -
Diversity and distribution of mosquitoes on Makerere University Hill
(Makerere University, 2020-01)Mosquitoes are a major disturbance and hindrance to improving human well-being in the tropical and sub-tropical regions due to the pathogens they transmit. Identification of different mosquito species and their associated ... -
Influence of the different Forest Management Regimes on Dragonfly Diversity & Abundance in Mabira Forest.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-03)Dragonflies (Arthropoda: Odonata) have always fascinated nature lovers and Conservationists. Unlike butterflies, Dragonflies are till to date not properly explored in Uganda. In this investigation, a study was carried-out ... -
Effect of Ash Filtrate and Rock Salt on Micronutrient Powders.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-12)Rock salt and ash filtrate are used in food preparation in most Ugandan traditional communities. Micronutrient powders (MNPs) are ready-to-use home-based nutritional supplements recommended by Uganda Ministry of Health to ... -
Preparation of high quality oyster mushroom seed (Pleurotus ostreatus.L) from locally sourced mushrooms
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Mushroom cultivation has gained increased attention especially in the recent 10 years (Mayanja, 2018). In Uganda, poor spawn quality and availability has led to difficulty in selecting suitable inoculum for any level of ... -
Assessment of antifungal activity of castor (ricinus communis) seed oil against dandruff causing fungi, malassezia furfur.
(Makerere University, 2021)Dandruff is a common skin condition that mainly affects the areas rich in Sebaceous glands and has been mostly associated with the yeast Malassezia species according to Pierard-Franchimont, Xhauflaire-Uhoda, and Pierard ... -
Investigating the use of lactoperoxidase system in raw milk preservation and its effect on yoghurt processing
(Makerere university, 2020-12-22)The lactoperoxidase system (LP-system) is an acceptable chemical method for raw milk preservation, especially in rural areas where refrigeration facilities are not readily available to farmers. The application of the ... -
Behaviour of impalas (aepyceros melampus) and Uganda kobs (kobus kob) in captivity, case study: Uganda wildlife conservation education center.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-23)Activity pattern plasticity in ungulates serves as an evolutionary adaptation to optimize fitness in inconsistent environments. Given that time is a limited and valuable resource for foraging wildlife species, provisioning ... -
Diversity and abundance of potential ornamental fish species in lake Nabugabo ecosystem.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-22)The study was carried out in October 2020 and documented the potential ornamental fish species from samples collected from Lake Nabugabo ecosystem, determining their composition, relative abundances and morphological ... -
Assessing the impact of anthropogenic activities on phytoplankton diversity in Ntinda stream.
(Makerere University, 2021-02-20)Ntinda stream is located in Ntinda, one of the areas in the capital city of Uganda (Kampala) zoned for industrial development and include industries which discharge effluents into the stream without adequate treatment. ...