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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 ...
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 ...
Efficacy of disinfectants in preventing the spread of nosocomial infections
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
Nosocomial infections are the leading cause of death in intensive care units with mortality rates as high as 60% and twice as much in patients with nosocomial infection(s). Nosocomial infections are any clinically recognizable ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Optimization of cassava starch hydrolysis to fermentable sugars using sorghum malt
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
This study aimed to optimize the hydrolysis of cassava starch to fermentable sugars using traditionally manufactured sorghum malt in Uganda. Two batches of sorghum malts were used; Malt 1 (malt from red sorghum) and Malt ...
Factors affecting nest site selection of marabou storks in selected sites around Kampala
(Makerere University, 2020-12)
The Marabou Stork is a wide-spread scavenger in Sub-Saharan savannas which is often closely associated with humans, even breeding in urban environments such as Kampala. Their original habitat was mainly savannas,where they ...