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Molecular diagnosis of sorghum anthracnose disease from selected farmers' fields in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Sorghum the second most important cereal crop in Uganda is greatly challenged by anthracnose, a disease that appears towards its harvest. Despite the various control strategies being applied to curb down this detrimental ...
Effect of Bemisia Tabasco (Whitefly) on Photosynthetic capacity and secondary metabolite composition of selected cassava varieties grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Cassava is the largest source of functional food and nutrition in many countries. It is considered a staple food in many countries as well a cash crop as a source of income for farmers who play a role in improving their ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices of pregnant women towards participation in physical activity in Najjembe Division, Buikwe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Participating in regular Physical Activity is one of the pillars of healthy pregnancy. This is because of the numerous benefits it provides to both the woman and the fetus of which among others include; improved bladder ...
Quantification of selected cancer quenching metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda
(MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, 2022-10-31)
In May – August 2022, a study was conducted to quantify selected cancer quenching
metabolites in flavonoid rich foods commonly consumed in Uganda. To achieve this aim,
flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols and TAC were extracted ...
Characterisation of paraoxonase-1 gene polymorphism as a biomarker of oxidative stress in sickle cell disease patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Oxidative stress, chronic inflammation, vasoocclusion, and free iron are all features present in sickle cell disease. Paraoxonases are a family of antioxidant enzymes with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative action. However ...
Amelioration potential of spent mushroom compost on physiochemical properties of heavy metal polluted soils in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)
Heavy metal pollution of soils due to wastes from mining activities remains a global challenge. In Uganda, mining activity in Kasese has led to extensive land being left unutilized due to the poor quality of soils. Several ...
Whitefly infestation and feeding damages on root nutrient and phytochemical properties of selected cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) West African and Ugandan germplasm
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Cassava is a significant contributor to food security and an income source for smallholder farmers in Uganda. Nevertheless, less research has been done to fully select cassava germplasm that is resistant to cassava whitefly ...
Factors hindering the development of youth football academies in Nsangi Sub County, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)
The study sought to assess the factors hindering the development of youth football academies
in Nsangi sub-county, Wakiso district. The objective of the study was to assess the academy
financial factors, infrastructure ...