School of Biosciences (Biosciences) Collections: Recent submissions
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Power dynamics and marketing efficiency of silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola Argentea) at Kiyindi Landing
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Small pelagic species are considered major economic resource involving several actors to derive livelihoods. The high number of actors increases competition and may result in unequal distribution of benefits depending on ... -
Diversity of the bean anthracnose pathogen, colletotrichum lindemuthianum (sacc. and magn.) from major bean agroecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Anthracnose disease in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum. Management through host-plant resistance is the best management option, but is constrained ... -
Health risk assessment for exposure of lead and cadmium in herbal medicines sold in Kalerwe market, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-17)Herbal medicine use provides about 80% of primary health care globally. There exists a toxicity risk to the population from consumption of herbal medicines owing to the lack of knowledge on the herbal medicine physicochemical ... -
Formulation, Nutritional value, and Shelf stability of House Cricket-Blended Flours as Potential Complementary Foods
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)Undernutrition, due to the poor quality of complementary foods, among children between 6 – 23 months remains a nutritional burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Strategies such as food-to-food fortification, and supplementation, ... -
The role of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms in sickle cell disease.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-16)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a red blood cell disorder which results from a single mutation in the β- globin chain inducing the substitution of amino acid valine for glutamic acid at the sixth amino acid position. However, ... -
Relationship between proinflammatory cytokines and associated coagulopathies among COVID-19 patients at Mulago national hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University., 2023-11-04)Cytokine storm and coagulopathy are two main complications of COVID-19 and are more profound in severe cases. Hyperinflammation and hypercoagulability are two common features, accompanied by a higher rate of morbidity and ... -
Spatial risk estimation of parasitic infestations of pond and cage cultured Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in the Lake Victoria Crescent, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-09)In pond and cage culture systems, parasites live concurrently with fish. However, parasitic infestations arise when this relationship is interfered with. This comes about when there is poor water quality, poor nutrition, ... -
Assessment of the distribution and conservation status of non-haplochromis fish species in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-12)Assessing the conservation status of species according to their extinction risk is a major step in conservation planning and resource prioritization. To date, most of the assessments have been conducted on global level; ... -
ELISA-based quantification and role of callose in the development of banana Xanthomonas wilt disease in banana
(Makerere University, 2023-08-16)Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum (Xvm) which causes banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) disease in banana shows incomplete systemic movement (ISM) in different banana organs and lateral shoots. This ISM phenomenon is yet ... -
Molecular characterization and incidence of viruses affecting water melon and pumpkin production in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-23)Watermelons and pumpkins are cultivated in Uganda for their leaves, fruits, and seeds, thereby contributing to food, nutrition and income security. However, there is limited research and information on constraints and ... -
The dynamics of cyanobacteria and potential threats of cyanotoxins in Uganda: a case of Murchison Bay and Napoleon Gulf, northern Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Lake Victoria has diverse cyanobacteria associated with varying types and concentrations of cyanotoxins. Over 31 variants of microcystins (MC) have been identified in the lake with MC-LR, MC-RR and MC-YR as the commonest. ... -
Drug-resistant bacterial contamination and efficacy of selected herbal medicines sold in Kampala city, Uganda (MakIR) (Unpublished PhD Thesis) Makerere University Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-08-19)Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is when pathogens such as bacteria evade activities of drugs to which they were once susceptible, causing treatment failure. The AMR is escalating and is among the leading causes ... -
Risk factors associated with schistosomiasis in school-age children around Lake Albert, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in the endemic communities of Uganda. To improve schistosomiasis control strategies in Uganda, this study aimed at assessing the effects of water sources, sanitation, ... -
Parasitism of Psyllaephagus blitues (hymenoptera: encyrtidae) a biological control agent of the eucalyptus pest Glycapsis brimblecombei ( hemiptera : aphalaridae) in selected agro ecological zones of Uganda.
(Makerere university., 2023-02-06)Eucalyptus is important in plantation forestry in Uganda this is because of early rotation, high coppicing ability, and can be grown in most parts of the country however invasive pests like Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore ... -
Aspects of bats ecology in Kaptum cave in Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2019-10-14)Few studies have addressed the ecology of cave bats in Uganda. This study aimed at assessing the diversity; roosting and feeding ecology of micro chiropterans as well as aspects of human disturbance in Kaptum cave of Mt ... -
Infestation and Transmission Patterns of Monogeneans in Cultured and Wild Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linnaeus, 1785) in Lake Victoria
(Makerere University., 2022-12-11)Parasitic cross contamination occurs between cultured and wild fish. This study investigated infestation levels and transmission patterns of monogenean parasites across hatchery, caged and wild Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis ... -
Assemblages of Hawkmoths (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera) in Kalinzu Forest South-western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-02-01)Intensification in anthropogenic activities has significantly lowered habitat quality, accelerated habitat loss and habitat isolation within forest ecosystems. However, there is less documentation on recovery of communities ... -
Antiplasmodial activities of extracts and pure compounds from Securidaca Longipedunclata Fresen (Polygalaceae)
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Introduction: Malaria is the most significant parasitic disease globally especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease kills a child every two minutes. This is coupled with increased malaria parasites resistance to the ... -
Utilization of fungal and bacterial endophytes for the management of the banana nematode Radopholus similis in East African Highland Bananas.
(Makerere University., 2023-01-20)East African Highland bananas (EAHB) (Musa spp., AAA-EA) are a staple food to many smallholder farmers in Uganda. Production is constrained by plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) with the burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis ... -
Phytochemical screening, in vivo antibacterial and antioxidant activities of roots of Euclea mayottensis H. perrier and fruits of Tambourissa comorensis D.H. Lorence
(Makerere University., 2023-01-20)There is increased antimicrobial drug resistance as common antibiotics are no longer effective. In Africa and Comoros in particular the use of medicinal plants as a remedy for the common bacterial infections is on the rise. ...