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Assessment of the influence of wetland modification on bird communities of Lubigi in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-03)
Lubigi is one of the largest wetlands in Central Uganda which has unique wildlife including over 61 bird species, the objective of the study was to assess the influence of wetland modification on bird communities of Lubigi. ...
Effects of anthropogenic activities on the diversity and distribution of macro-invertebrates in Katanga stream
(Makerere University, 2021-01-28)
Katanga stream flows through Katanga slum situated between Makerere University and Mulago
hospital. The stream receives untreated waste water from various anthropogenic activities such
as motor vehicle washing, motor ...
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 ...
Morphometrics and pharyngeal characteristics of farmed and wild Nile tilapia
(Makerere University, 2021-01-28)
While wild capture production continues to decline, fish farming is fast-growing in Uganda, with a substantial increase in the number of aquaculture farms. However, uncontrolled aquaculture can indirectly increase the ...
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 ...
Preparation of high quality oyster mushroom seed (Pleurotus ostreatus.L) from locally sourced mushrooms
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Mushroom cultivation has gained increased attention especially in the recent 10 years (Mayanja, 2018). In Uganda, poor spawn quality and availability has led to difficulty in selecting suitable inoculum for any level of ...
Activity of Lantana camara and Aframomum angustifolium Streptococcus extracts on Pneumoniae and Klebsiella Pneumoniae.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-23)
The major aim of this study was to examine the invitro antimicrobial activity of Lantana camara and Aframomum angustifolium extracts on Streptococcus pneumoniae and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Streptococcus pneumoniae and ...
The in vitro effect of antagonistic fungus trichoderma spp On sclerotium rolfsii a bean pathogen.
(Makerere University, 2021-01)
Trichoderma spp. are used as antagonists against different pathogens. Despite many possibilities of using Trichoderma as an antagonist, there are gaps in the knowledge of the interaction between Trichoderma and Sclerotium ...
The Influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity
(Makerere University, 2021)
This study was conducted to examine the influence of the school environment in promoting physical activity participation in selected primary schools of Kampala district. The study employed quantitative methods, and 50 ...
In-vitro antibacterial activity of crude ethanolic and aqueous Capsicum frutescens fruit extract.
(Makerere University, 2021-05-03)
Early onset and more commonly late onset sepsis, meningitis, wound infections and gastrointestinal tract infections are caused by klebsiella pneumonia leading to high morbidity and mortality rates as well as fiscal burdens. ...