School of Biosciences (Biosciences): Recent submissions
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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Drug-resistant bacterial contamination and efficacy of selected herbal medicines sold in Kampala city, Uganda (MakIR) (Unpublished PhD Thesis) Makerere University Kampala Uganda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. ... -
Bio-efficacy of insecticides used for vector control in Busia and Tororo districts, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-14)High malaria transmission rates in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are attributed to the continuous presence of effective and competent Plasmodium vectors, Anopheles gambiae complex and the Anopheles funestus group. These vectors ... -
Occurrence of Pesticides Residues in Feeds, the Pond Environment and Farmed Fish. A case Study of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(2022)The use of pesticides in crop production and preservation poses a risk of contaminating aquaculture facilities and fish, through water and feed raw materials. This study investigated the use of pesticides on crop production ... -
Characterisation of resistant starch in selected banana cultivars
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)In the green stage of the banana, starch accumulates most of which is resistant to degradation by amylases. The resistant starch is utilised in industry for development of nutraceuticals and as a functional food for ... -
Substitution of Mukene (Rastreneobola argentea) Protein with Blue bottle fly (Calliphora vomitoria) protein in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) diets
(Makerere University, 2022-10)A feeding trial was conducted at the Aquaculture Research and Development Center, in Kajjansi, Kampala, Uganda, between January 2017 and July 2017, to assess growth performance, feed utilization efficiency and hematology ... -
Relevance and Factors Affecting Exchange of Plant Material and Data to Conservation
(Makerere University, 2022-11-28)The study examined the way African and European botanic institutions exchanged plant material and data. With the aim of assessing the relevance and factors affecting exchange of plant material and data to conservation ... -
Ethnobotany, Nutritional Value and Floristic Diversity of Wild Edible Plants in selected Central Forest Reserves of North Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-17)Food insecurity and biodiversity loss are some of the global challenges articulated in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Uganda, the North Eastern region is arguably the most food insecure and less botanically surveyed ...