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Semliki Basin field study
(Makerere University, 2019-06-10)
The report comprises a detailed compilation of findings from the Semliki basin field study in the Albertine area, Western Uganda. The materials and methodology used to achieve the main objective; collection and interpretation ...
The effect of plant and animal organic manure on the yield of Amaranthus (white elma)
(Makerere University, 2019-06)
Organic manure has a role in sustainable agriculture, and ecofriendly and economically feasible.
The present study was conducted to assess the effect of plant and animal organic manure on the
growth performance and yield ...
Impact of Banana peel-based fertilizers on Maize performance
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of banana peel-based fertilizers on maize performance. Banana peels are a rich source of nutrients especially potassium. These nutrients are essential for proper growth ...
Determining the rate of deactivation of staphylococcus aureus and escherichia coli by ultraviolet light
(Makerere University, 2019-08-16)
Ultraviolet C light is commonly used as an effective decontaminant in the laboratory, healthcare, and industrial settings. However, one major limitation of Ultraviolet C light is the ability of some microorganisms such as ...
Assessing the potential of Azolla to boost homestead production and quality of Daucus Carota l. in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019)
Azolla has pronounced effect growth, yield and nutritive value of Daucus carota. An experiment
was carried out at the Makerere Botanic garden. Azolla was applied under four different
treatments i.e. 50g, 100g, 150g & ...
Diversity and abundance of Hymenopteran pollinators on Makerere University Hill, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-07-05)
Biodiversity provides a number of ecosystem services which are essential for the maintaining of ecosystems but also provision of food and other needs to humans. Some of these services are by pollinators which are critical ...
Comparative evaluation of milk clotting activity of bromelain, zingerbain and papain enzymes
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
Dairy industry has manipulated enzymes for making milk products such as cheese, low lactose
free products. In cheese production, a rennet is used in the precipitation of milk, it catalyzes the
degradation of casein ...
Reduction of Exhaust Steam Consumption by Vapour Bleeding at Kakira Sugar Limited
(Makerere University, 2019)
Heating is the most energy consuming expense that a cane sugar company incurs during its operation and the success of a company depends on how this operation is done (Rein, 2007). The energy for heating is provided by ...
Compararative study on the antibacterial effect of urea on Escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2019-07)
This research aimed at finding out the antibacterial effect of urea on urinary tract E. coli and
S.aureus. Over the years, urine was considered as a good medium for bacterial growth. However
recent research provides ...
Quantification of the phytic acid in Ugandan raw and cooked maize
(Makerere University, 2019-08)
Micronutrient deficiency is high in Uganda and is exacerbated by consumption of foods rich in antinutritional factors such as oxalate, trypsin inhibitors and Phytic acid. Phytic acid which is the inositol combined with six ...