School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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Effect of methyl testosterone hormone on water quality in aquaculture fish farms in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-04)Tilapias are sexually reversed by hormonal treatment with 17α-methyltestosterone (MT) before introduction in culture unit to avoid over-breeding. This manipulation can be perceived as a real chemical hazard to environment. ... -
Optimization of Perforin Detection and Quantification by Flow Cytometry
(2019-08-05)The host is protected against invading pathogens by the immune system. This is done by enlisting a variety of cells and molecules capable of recognizing and eliminating a large variety of antigens. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes ... -
Assessing the impact of crop raiding by African elephants (Loxadonta Africana) in Kibale National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-07-18)The major purpose of the sturdy was to assess the impact of crop raiding by African elephants around Kibale national park. The specific objective of the study was: to identify the types of crops most affected by African ... -
Factors influencing crop raiding in communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)The research was carried out in two communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The research aimed at assessing main factors influencing crop raiding, identifying animal species most ... -
Determination of the appropriate propagation techniques of vernonia amygdalina
(Makerere University, 2019-08)The overall purpose of the study was to determine the appropriate propagation techniques for Vernonia amygdalina. The methods that were used included stem cuttings and seeds. A total of 500 seeds were planted in a 1m by ... -
Auto-oxidative changes in un-refrigerated goat meat
(Makerere University, 2019)Lipid peroxidation of biological samples may be assessed by different chemical and physical methods. However, those based on the measurement of malondialdehyde formed from the breakdown of endoperoxides during the last ... -
Factors influencing crop raiding in communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda
(2019-05)The research was carried out in two communities adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South Western Uganda. The research aimed at assessing main factors influencing crop raiding, identifying animal species most ... -
Effect of ash filtrate and rock salt on iron biofortified beans
(Makerere University, 2019-08)In Northern and Eastern Uganda, ground salt (rock salt) and ash obtained from burnt crop residue and dried plants is used to produce filtrate for cooking hard-to-cook foods like dried legumes e.g. beans and cereals e.g. ... -
A comparison of micro chiropteran diversity and activity in and around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Uganda has a rich and diverse chiropteran fauna with over 90 species, these are 77 micro chiropterans and 13 mega chiropterans. The main factor to this richness is the wide range of altitudinal variation and the complex ... -
Antibiotic resistance in areas around Kampala pharmaceutical industries
(2019-07)Discharge of treated and untreated wastewaters containing antibiotics by pharmaceutical industries into rivers and streams can lead to development of antibiotic resistance among bacterial populations. This research aimed ... -
A comparative study of water stress tolerance between Dioscorea Rutondata and Dioscorea Alata Yam Species
(Makerere University, 2019-09)This study focused on comparing the water stress tolerance of two yam species of D. rutondata the white and D. alata using tissue culture techniques with the aim of screening for a more drought tolerant variety. Yam is ... -
The efficiency of eggshell-based organic fertilizer on the growth of tomatoes
(Makerere University, 2019)In Uganda, there is limited research and adoption of bio-fertilizers and there is heavy use of chemical fertilizers that their continual application disturbs the natural biotic environment and affects the soil structure ... -
In-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureusIn-vitro determination of antibacterial activity of Cannabis Sativa against staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019)Medicinal plants are important for animal and human health care and widely used for the treatment of different infectious diseases caused by bacteria with a large impact on public health. This study was aimed to determine ... -
Contribution of revenue sharing scheme to nature conservation and households adjacent to Mt. Elgon National Park
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)In Africa, tourism revenue sharing prevails in many protected areas for making fair trade-offs between social, economic and ecological costs and benefits within and between stakeholder groups, and between stakeholders and ... -
A comparative phytochemical analysis and antimicrobial activity of three pumpkin species
(Makerere University, 2019)The present study of three Cucurbita species plant seed extract was done to screen the presence of phytochemicals like alkaloids, saponins, tannins, steroids glycosides, and flavonoids. The solvent used for the extraction ... -
Direct synthesis and characterization of Polyoxometallate organic fragments, bimetallic complexes and Chromium-based complexes for chemical catalysis
(Makerere University, 2019-11-04)This report contains the synthesis and characterization of Bimetallic, Chromium-based complexes and polyoxometallate organic fragments which can be used in heterogeneous catalysis. A series of new bimetallic complexes based ... -
Host preferences of elephant ear fern (platycerium elephantotis) at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2019-09-20)This study was carried out within Makerere university campus. It was a floristic survey that focused on the host preferences of Platycerium elephantotis (P. elephantotis). The Makerere university campus has a diverse plant ... -
Effects of household detergents on tomato growth.
(Makerere University, 2019-09-16)Laundry detergent containing anionic surfactants was used to test the effects it has on plant growth through irrigation water. Tomato plants were cultivated in bucket experiments and irrigated with clean tap water as the ... -
Establishment of female students’ participation in physical activity in selected secondary schools in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2019-11-04)The purpose of the study was to investigate the establishment of female students’ participation in physical activity in selected secondary schools in Kampala. To achieve this, 61 female students, 72 male students and 3 ... -
Potential of azolla compost on the growth and yield of spinach (Spinacia Oleracea)
(Makerere University, 2019)Apart from its role in sustainable agriculture, the use of biofertilizer and green manures is ecofriendly and economically feasible scientific method. The present study was conducted to access the potential for Azolla-anabaena ...