School of Biosciences (Biosciences)
Recent Submissions
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Evaluation of the In-Vitro Efficacy of Aspergillus Niger as a biological control against the root knot Nematodes Meloidogyne SPP
(Makerere University, 2024-07)Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are microscopic round worms that infect plant roots causing the formation of galls, which interferes with the plant’s ability to absorb water. This in turn leads to stunted growth, ... -
Factors influencing public attitudes towards the adoption of renewable energy as a conservation strategy: a case study of Nsuube village, Bbaale sub-county, Mukono district, central
(Makerere University, 2024-07-11)The aim of this study was to examine the influence of public attitudes towards adoption of renewable energy as a conservation strategy using the theory of planned behaviour framework, the study validated social-cultural ... -
In silico evaluation of antiviral potential of OF selenium containing heterocyclic compounds and bioactive phytochemicals in aloe vera on sars-cov2.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-20)Selected VOCs; Alpha, Delta and Omicron were analyzed with insilico methods using bioinformatics tools to determine the binding affinities of their spike protein receptor binding domains to the human angiotensin converting ... -
Prevalence and risk factors associated with free-living Tunga fleas in selected villages of Magogo sub- county, Kamuli district
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Fleas have plagued the human race for thousands of years, and transmit pathogens to humans, and domestic animals. This study was intended to determine the prevalence, distribution, and documentation of the risk factors ... -
Assessing the activity of Nakitembe and Kayinja banana cultivars in Uganda against Escherichia Coli
(Makerere University, 2023)Two local banana (Musa spp., AAA-EA) cultivars of Uganda, Nakitembe and Kayinja, were used in this study to investigate the antibacterial activity of their corms. Escherichia coli was tested against. Not much research has ... -
Assesing avian diversity and abundance in Nakivubo wetland
(Makerere University, 2024-05-28)Birds are essential components of any ecosystem in terms of continuing ecological cycles (Haider et al., 2022), particularly in the food chains and webs. The diversity and abundance of avifauna biodiversity in Nakivubo ... -
The effect of holding temperature on microbial spoilage of fish in Bwaise fish market, Kampala Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2024-09-19)The growth of Gram negative microorganisms, such as Pseudomonas spp. and Aeromonas spp., under aerobic conditions, is one of the principal reasons for the limited shelf life of fish. The microorganisms associated with fish ... -
The role of Ecotones in stabilizing their constituent Ecosystems: A case study of Kisenyi-Makerere Ecotone in Kampala District, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-23)This study examined the role of the Kisenyi-Makerere ecotone in stabilizing its constituent rural and urban ecosystems in Kampala, Uganda. Ecotones are transition zones between two ecosystems that often exhibit unique ... -
Antifungal Resistance and heavy metal tolerance in fungai found in PM 2.5 .
(Makerere University., 2024-12-06)The objectives behind this research were to determine the antifungal resistance and heavy metal tolerance in fungi found in PM2.5. The fungal isolates were obtained by riding around 23km around Kampala. The first objective ... -
Effects of fermentation on the proximate composition of raw cassava, a case of Ochola Cultivar from Pakwach.
(Makerere University., 2023-04-24)Cassava is a staple food in Pakwach district. It is highly preferred because it is very nutritious with high carbohydrate content, resilient to harsh climatic conditions and can grow in poor soils. However, cassava contains ... -
Evaluating the effect of heat treatment on the stability of active ingredients in Antiretroviral drug residues in chicken and swine muscle for human consumption.
(Makerere University., 2024-11-26)The misuse of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) in livestock farming, particularly in Uganda, raises significant public health concerns due to potential drug residues in meat products. This study investigates the impact of heat ... -
Viability of novel feed ingredients used for aquafeed production in East Africa.
(Makerere University., 2024-10-15)Aquaculture, as an emerging venture that fulfills both health and economic needs, is highly dependent on the availability and cost of feeds. Consequently, the economic impact of feeds is a critical factor to address in ... -
Bacteriophage-mediated reversal of antibiotic resistance in E. coli
(Makerere University., 2024-11-28)This study looks into the ability of bacteriophage therapy to overcome antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli, as well as the influence on susceptibility to antibiotics like ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, amoxicillin, ... -
Performance of wild and farmed fish pituitary extracts in induced breeding of African catfish
(Makerere University, 2024)The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the globally important fish for food and affordable animal protein source due to its resilience to poor water quality and fast growing in production systems. In the study, ... -
Assessment of Sports goods Manufacturing drivers among selected organizations in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2024-12-05)Aim of the study: To assess drivers and attitudes of sports good manufacturing among stakeholders from selected organizations in Uganda Methodology: A cross sectional method was used, targeting national sports organizations, ... -
Extraction of oil from thevetia peruviana(pers.k.schum) ripe fruits and evaluation of its properties.
(Makerere University., 2024-09-04)The project was mainly focused on the extraction of oil from Thevetia peruviana ripe fruits and evaluate its properties. The evaluation of properties involved the determination of parameters such as iodine value, acid value ... -
Medicinal plants and cultural beliefs for measles treatment in children under five years in Sserunyonyi village, Mityana district
(Makerere University, 2024-03)The study investigated the medicinal plants and cultural beliefs for measles treatment in children under five years in Sserunyonyi village, Mityana district . It employed a cross-sectional, descriptive study approach ... -
The diversity and abundance of butterflies in Ancra forest.
(Makerere University., 2024-08-15)Forests provide critical habitats for tropical butterflies world-wide. However, habitat variation and disturbance within forests can affect butterfly communities and diversity in complex ways.Diversity of butterfly communities ... -
Plant species used as contraceptives in Nambale 1 A Iganga District Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-06-16)The study aimed at investigating plant species used as contraceptives by community members of Nambale I A village in Iganga District. A community-based comparative cross-sectional study design was conducted among women ... -
Production of a perfume from Cymbopogon citratus oil rather than using synthetic chemicals
(Makerere University, 2024-12-05)The project aimed to extract essential oils from Cymbopogon citratus (lemon grass) and formulate a perfume out of the extracted essential oils. Steam distillation was used as a technique to extract the oils using two ...
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