School of Biosciences (Biosciences): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of modified collection drums and light emitting diode bulbs for trapping the edible long-horned grasshopper, ruspolia differens (serville) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-09)The long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is a delicacy in Uganda and many African countries. It is traditionally trapped at night during the swarming seasons using mercury bulbs that consume a lot of electric energy ... -
Microbial contaminants in wild harvested and traded edible long-horned grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Edible insects are now globally recognised as alternative sources of food and feed. Currently, over 470 spp of insects are consumed in Africa alone, with Ruspolia differens being the most common in central Uganda. Harvesting ... -
Distribution and incidence of the oil palm weevil Rhynchophorus Phoenicis (Fabricius, 1801) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)The weevil Rhynchophorus (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a key pest of oil palm worldwide, but information on its infestation of crops in Uganda is eleven decades old, therefore, outdated. The current study was ... -
Farmers’ awareness of bean leaf beetles (Ootheca spp.) and the virulence of Aspergillus flavus and Metarhizium Anisopliae against these pests in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a widely grown crop and plays a key role of food and income security in Uganda. However, production of the crop is constrained by field insect pests including bean leaf beetles ... -
Effect of thermal pretreatment of East African highland cooking banana peels on biogas production
(Makerere University, 2021-03)East African Highland Cooking Banana peels (EAHB peels) possess suitable properties for biogas production through anaerobic digestion however hydrolysis of EAHB Peels like other lignocellulosic materials is slow and therefore ... -
Prevalence of schistosomiasis and soil- transmitted helminthes and the associated risk factors among primary school children aged 10-14 years in Buyende District-Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-03)Infestations of Schistosoma mansoni and STHs in children especially among the primary school age group is still a problem of public health concern in Uganda with an estimated prevalence in some areas at 4.5% despite the ... -
Morphometrics, growth and nutritional characterization of selected bivalves' species from Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2020-01-07)Fish is a major source of animal protein to most people in Uganda. However, production from capture fisheries has declined, mainly due to overfishing. Aquaculture, which is a viable option to meet the fish demand is ... -
Bio-physical suitability of saline crater lakes of Western Uganda for artemia production
(2019)Despite Artemia being the most widely used live feed for successful larval weaning and rearing, unreliable quality, not being readily available and expensive especially to small farmers hinders its use. This study explored ... -
THE PERFORMANCE OF BLOOD DIRECT AFRICAN SWINE FEVER POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION DIAGNOSTIC METHOD IN AN ENDEMIC SETTING
(2019)African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral swine disease. It’s lethality rates range between 90-100% in the affected animals. ASF outbreaks cause severe financial constraints for traders and farmers of swine. ... -
Detection and phylogenetic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus in cattle from selected districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of significant economic impact for the cattle industry in Africa, including Uganda. It is caused by lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), which belongs to the genus Capri poxvirus, ... -
In vitro assessment of antibacterial activity of selected plant ethanolic extracts against streptococcus pneumoniae
(Makerere University, 2015-08)Emergence of drug resistant isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae threatens the usefulness of common antibiotics in treatment of acute otitis media and has partly contributed to the popularity of herbal medicine use. It is ... -
Polymorphisms of selected genes coding for antigens of theileria parva circulating in cattle in Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Theileria parva is a tick-borne apicomplexan haemoprotozoan parasite of cattle which is by far the most pathogenic and economically significant Theileria species in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa. It causes an acute ... -
Wild edible plants used by communities in and around selected forest reserves of Teso-Karamoja region, Uganda
(BMC, 2019-01-09)Background: The consumption of wild plants is an ancient tradition which serves multiple purposes. Cognizant that Teso-Karamoja region is frequently affected by food scarcity and is not adequately surveyed for its flora, ... -
Fuel value indices of fuelwood species and accuracy of K-nearest neighbour technique in woody biomass estimation in Masindi and Nebbi Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Biomass is still the major energy source in developing countries like Uganda. This implies that prioritizing high fuel potential fuelwood species and routine monitoring of stocks is paramount. This study identified ten ... -
Diversity and distribution of macro-invertebrates associated with Anopheles gambiae breeding habitats in selected villages along River Sezibwa, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)Members of the Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.) are among the main vectors that carry Plasmodium which causes malaria. Immature stages of the vectors and other associated species share breeding habitats with other ... -
Morphological and molecular characterization of bivalves with respect to their diversity and distribution in Murchison Bay, Lake Victoria, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12)This study was designed to characterize bivalves in Murchison Bay using morphological and molecular approaches. The diversity and abundance of bivalves and the effect of abiotic factors were also determined from eight sites ... -
Infestation levels and control of the Varroa mite ((Varroa destructor) in managed honey bee colonies from selected agro ecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in ... -
Effect of Kalerwe Abattoir wastewater on the water quality of Nsooba Channel
(Makerere University, 2018-11-23)The unregulated discharge of industrial wastewater from point sources into inland fresh water aquatic systems coupled with the resultant deterioration of water quality, are largely un-documented in many developing countries, ... -
Diversity of gastrointestinal parasites in Blue Monkeys and Grey-cheeked Mangabeys at Ngogo Research Site, Kibale National Park
(2018-11-30)Gastrointestinal parasites are a well-known threat to non-human primates‟ health and conservation. These parasites affect non-human primates‟ ecology and evolution, population growth and regulation, and community biodiversity. ... -
Optimising spawning conditions and growth performance of larvae and juveniles in Barbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900)
(2018-11)Barbus altianalis is an indigenous cyprinid that lives in lacustrine-riverine environments with limited distribution to Upper Victoria Nile and lakes Victoria, Edward, George and their associated rivers. The species is a ...