School of Biosciences Collection: Recent submissions
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The effect of different starter feeds on the growth and survival of labeo victorianus in captivity
(Makerere University, 2023-10-27)Ensuring food security is one of the global challenges given the increasing global population. Many countries have opted for aquaculture in efforts to increase food production to ensure food security. However, feeding ... -
The effect of earthen pond aquaculture on the water quality and phytoplankton communities of Kajjansi stream
(Makerere University, 2023-10-17)Fish farming is now a major source of global and local fish requirements for food, supplementing the dwindling output from the wild waters. Several systems are now in place, including using earthen, concrete, linear ponds, ... -
Exploring Larvicidal potential of citrus limon peel extracts as alternative control agent for Aedes aegypti
(Makerere University, 2023-08-24)Aedes aegypti is a key vector of dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus. However, its preventive strategies have encountered difficulties, such as the growth of insecticide resistant mosquitoes and environmental ... -
The Effect of Black Soldier Fly Frass, NPK, and Azolla on the Vegetative Growth of Spinach
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The study was carried out in a screen house at Makerere University. The xperimental materials included marrum soil, Black soldier fly (BSF) frass, Azolla, and NPK fertilizer. The soil used was excavated from an open field ... -
The efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumosorosea in the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Fall Army worm, (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) is a common migratory insect pest that attacks several crops, particularly cereals including maize which is a major food crop in Uganda. It has caused not only devastating ... -
Effects of traditional processing methods on the level of cyanide in cassava the case of ocola cultivarr from Pakwach District.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-31)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. At present, 80 countries in the tropics and approximately 800 million people rely on cassava as a staple ... -
Gut content analysis of Nile tilapia in and around Ggaba landing site, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-08-28)Nile tilapia is an omnivorous fish and its natural feed includes phytoplankton, aquatic plants zooplankton and arthropods. Nile tilapia can be found in rivers, reservoirs and other natural waters. The study was conducted ... -
Exploring larvicidal potential of citrus limon peel extracts as alternative control agent for aedes aegypti.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-24)Background: Aedes aegypti is a key vector of dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus. However, its preventive strategies have encountered difficulties, such as the growth of insecticide resistant mosquitos and environmental ... -
Comparing the antibacterial potential of homemade cow ghee and industry-processed cow ghee against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This study investigated the antibacterial activity of homemade and industry-processed cow ghee at various concentrations (100%, 50%, and 25%) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Archived isolates of the ... -
Comparative analysis of bacterial and fungal contamination of herbal medicines and non-sterile Pharmaceutical medicine in Bwaise Kampala.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-25)This study aimed to compare the level of microbial quality of herbal and non-sterile pharmaceutical medicines in Bwaise Kampala Uganda. Fungal and bacterial loads of herbal and non-sterile pharmaceutical medicine ... -
Effect of panel depth on the catchability of gillnets targeting nile perch (lates niloticus) and their by-catch at Katosi landing site
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Gill nets are the most important and widespread fishing gear in Uganda where it takes up to 30% of the total fishing gear, Increased catchability by the gill nets is basically due to small mesh sizes and increasing the ... -
Foraging activities of stingless bee (meliponula bocandei) on selected forage plant species in Nakyesasa, Namulonge, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Meliponula bocandei is one of the stingless bees that was recently domesticated in Uganda for its products. They have been noticed to forage on some plant species. However, their foraging activities on different forage ... -
Potential of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and sweet potatoes (Ipomaea batatas) for in-vitro culture of the banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis)
(Makerere University, 2023-09-17)This study focused on investigating the potential of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and sweet potatoes (Ipomaea batatas) as alternative substrates for in-vitro culture of the banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis). The ... -
Composition and population structure of fish species landed at Katosi and Ggaba landing sites, Lake Victoria Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Lake Victoria has experienced a rapid rate of biodiversity loss which saw a significant reduction in the Haplochromine taxa from 500 species to very about 300 species. This trend is partly attributed to gaps on the current ... -
Effect of human activities on the distribution of macroinvertebrates along Vupyobicenge stream, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)The diversity and distribution of macroinvertebrates related to some physico-chemical and hydro-morphological parameters were studied in the Vupyobicenge stream, an affluent of Kinawataka wetland in Kampala, Uganda. The ... -
The effect of wood ash on the germination and growth of solanum esculentum.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-14)The present study was conducted to determine the effect of wood ash application on different parameters of Solanum esculentum including seed germination, internode length, and leaf number. The seeds of S. esculentum ... -
The potential of tithonia diversifolia as a foliar fertilizer for amaranthus cruentus yield and growth enhancement
(Makerere University, 2022-11)The study was conducted to determine the potential of Tithonia diversifolia as a foliar fertilizer using red Amaranthus as an experimental plant. The fertilizer was a mixture of water with sunflower leaves and stems as ... -
Low cost alternatives to Agar in the micro propagation of Banana (Musa spp.)
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Banana (Musa spp) is a plant genus of extraordinary significance to human societies, producing the fourth most important food in the world (FAO, 2002). Banana is traditionally propagated using suckers. However, this method ... -
Nile perch processing byproducts at Ggaba landing site
(Makerere University, 2023-10)While several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are highly relevant to fisheries and aquaculture, SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development is the most ... -
Fertilization and hatching rate of African catfish eggs using milt from fresh gonads and preserved gonads
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The African catfish, Clarias gariepinus is one of the most important freshwater fish species currently being cultured both within and outside its natural range of tropical and subtropical environments. In the wild, African ...