School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Insecticidal properties of cymbopogon citratus and lantana camara oil against mosquitoes.
(Makerere University, 2021-03-18)Several methods have been used either chemically or naturally to reduce mosquito population with the aim of preventing the transmission of diseases caused by mosquitoes. However, the mosquito control methods should not ... -
Morphological and biochemical characterization of saccharomyces species (yeasts) isolated from pineapple peels from 5 selected markets in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Yeasts are widespread in terrestrial, aquatic and aerial environments. They have been isolated from natural substrates like leaves, flowers, sweet fruits, grains, fleshy fungi, exudates of trees, insects, dung and soil ... -
Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from packaged Mukene in local markets
(Makerere University, 2021)According to the World Health Organization, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global health problem. Fish as an aquatic organism plays an important role in the emergence and spread of AMR strains. Escherichia ... -
Phytochemical and Antioxidant Properties of some species of Passiflora edulis
(Makerere University, 2021-03-13)Passiflora edulis is a fruit consumed by people across the world and studies have associated consumption of fruits with the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. In Uganda ... -
Antibacterial Activity of the Ethanolic leaf extract of Syzygium cumini against selected food borne pathogens.
(Makerere University, 2021-01-25)Syzygium cumini (jambolan) contain several biological activities including anti-inflammatory, gastro protective, anti-diabetic and antibacterial activity.The aim of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity ... -
Effect of propolis extract addition to wheat bran substrate on the growth performance of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens)
(Makerere University, 2021-02-24)Insect-based meals such as Black Soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal have shown promising results as aqua feed protein supplements. BSFL voraciously consume organic wastes such as wheat bran substrate. To satisfy the increasingly ... -
The efficiency of meat tenderizers in nucleic acid isolation
(Makerere University, 2021-01-20)Nucleic acid studies and use require nucleic acid isolation process to obtain the nucleic acids that are utilized. Nucleic isolation process and the reagents utilized are becoming a common process and therefore also cheaper ... -
Physical post-harvest losses along the value chain of the silver fish (Engraulicypris bredoi) in Lake albert, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Assessment of post-harvest losses along the different stages of value chain of E. bredoi, was conducted between Kaiso and Wanseko landing sites along the shores of Lake Albert, the goal was to generate information on drivers ... -
Effect of Azolla green manure application on the growth performance and photosynthetic efficiency of Lycopersicon esculentum
(Makerere University, 2021-01-28)This study evaluated the effect of Azolla green manure application on the growth performance and photosynthetic efficiency of Lycopersicon esculentum. The increasing high population growth rate in Uganda (WHO, 2017) ... -
Evaluation of the suitability of plant and textile substrates as attachment surfaces for mirror carp eggs during induced spawning by environmental simulation
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)The efficiency of plant and textile substrates (cotton sheets, gunny bags, papyrus umbels, and banana leaves) for efficient induced breeding of Mirror carp by semi-natural method was investigated. The study was carried out ... -
Edge effects on dung beetles (coleoptera: scarabaeidae) abundance and diversity in Kibale forest.
(Makerere University, 2020)Land use change resulting from ill planned human activities and un-sustainable exploitation of resources has gained status as the most important driver of ecosystem degradation. The outcome, conspicuous edges that have ... -
Extraction of quercetin from onions and apples
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Quercetin is a natural flavonoid found abundantly in vegetables, fruits and grains. Red onions and apples are common foods containing appreciable amounts of quercetin. Quercetin is also present in various kinds of honey ... -
Invitro evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of aloe vera extracts from local aloe vera plant on dental flora
(Makerere University, 2021-03-06)This invitro experiment was conducted to test the antibacterial activity of different crude aloe vera extracts on dental flora. A single colony from the plated oral sample media, was picked and cultured in broth media. ... -
Determining the storage time of urine for efficient use as an organic fertilizer using phaseolus vulgari
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Storage of human urine for different days 5 days, 10 days and 15 days in order to determine the best time for its effective use as an organic fertilizer then later on comparing its efficiency with inorganic fertilizers ... -
Effect of modified green landscape on bee pollinators: a case study at Makerere University Main Campus
(2020-12-22)The loss of flower-rich habitats in urbanized areas has resulted in significant losses of wild bee diversity in the transformed landscapes that is increasingly threatening the pollination services and agricultural ... -
The economic contribution of Mpanga forest reserve to the livelihoods of Kammengo Subcounty, Mpigi district
(Makerere University, 2020-12-12)The study on contribution of Mpanga CFR to peoples’ livelihoods was conducted in Kammengo Sub-county, Mpigi District. The general objective of the study was to assess the contribution of Mpanga CFR to the livelihoods of ... -
Effect of wood ash and human urine on the growth of cucumber
(Makerere University, 2020-12-12)The study evaluates the use of human urine and wood ash for cultivation of cucumber in a screen house. Cucumbers were cultivated in pots and treated with urine only, urine+ ash ,ash only and no treatment. The urine+ ash ... -
Inhibition of lectin agglutination by Rawcarica papaya extracts
(Makerere University, 2020-12)The study was carried out to determine the inhibition of lectin agglutination using extracts of raw pawpaws. Lectins are hemagglutinins detected through their ability to bind sugars on the cell surface. They were extracted ... -
Diversity and abundance of dung beetles in Pakwach Sub-county.
(Makerere University, 2020-11)Dungbeetles are key-stone species in ecosystems playingimmenseecological roles and are thus bio-indicators for habitat quality and environmental modifications in the tropics.Documentation of the distribution, diversityand ... -
Hyperbilirubinemia in sickle cell disease patients.
(Makerere University, 2020-12-21)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetically inherited illness, caused by a point mutation in the beta globin gene. It is an autosomal recessive disease. A single base change (A to T) in the ...