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The cost of converting poultry by-products into protein-rich concentrates
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Fish farming is growing at a faster rate, with an increased number of aquaculture farms in the country which calls for increased pressure of small pelagic fish used as fish meal in fish and animal feeds yet capture fisheries ...
Determinants of adherence to prescribed exercise programs of middle-aged men in Gayaza, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University., 2023-01-12)
This study was aimed at investigating the determinants of adherence to prescribed exercise programs among middle-aged men and was carried out from 3 gyms within Gayaza, Wakiso district. Descriptive cross-sectional study ...
Fertilization and hatching rate of African catfish eggs using milt from fresh gonads and preserved gonads
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
The African catfish, Clarias gariepinus is one of the most important freshwater fish species currently being cultured both within and outside its natural range of tropical and subtropical environments. In the wild, African ...
Catch patterns and size variation of Rastrineobola argentea (Mukene) at the Lambu and Kiyindi landing sites of Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
Mukene (Rastrineobola argentea), an endemic and highly exploited pelagic cyprinid species in Lake Victoria, holds significant importance. It contributes significantly to local livelihoods, fostering the economic growth and ...
Nile perch processing byproducts at Ggaba landing site
(Makerere University, 2023-10)
While several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are highly relevant to fisheries and aquaculture, SDG 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development is the most ...
Low cost alternatives to Agar in the micro propagation of Banana (Musa spp.)
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Banana (Musa spp) is a plant genus of extraordinary significance to human societies, producing the fourth most important food in the world (FAO, 2002). Banana is traditionally propagated using suckers. However, this method ...
The effect of wood ash on the germination and growth of solanum esculentum.
(Makerere University., 2023-07-14)
The present study was conducted to determine the effect of wood ash application on different parameters of Solanum esculentum including seed germination, internode length, and leaf number. The seeds of S. esculentum ...
Effect of human activities on the distribution of macroinvertebrates along Vupyobicenge stream, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
The diversity and distribution of macroinvertebrates related to some physico-chemical and hydro-morphological parameters were studied in the Vupyobicenge stream, an affluent of Kinawataka wetland in Kampala, Uganda. The ...
Potential of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and sweet potatoes (Ipomaea batatas) for in-vitro culture of the banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis)
(Makerere University, 2023-09-17)
This study focused on investigating the potential of yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and sweet potatoes (Ipomaea batatas) as alternative substrates for in-vitro culture of the banana burrowing nematode (Radopholus similis). The ...
Effect of panel depth on the catchability of gillnets targeting nile perch (lates niloticus) and their by-catch at Katosi landing site
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Gill nets are the most important and widespread fishing gear in Uganda where it takes up to 30% of the total fishing gear, Increased catchability by the gill nets is basically due to small mesh sizes and increasing the ...