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Foraging activities of stingless bee (meliponula bocandei) on selected forage plant species in Nakyesasa, Namulonge, Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
Meliponula bocandei is one of the stingless bees that was recently domesticated in Uganda for its products. They have been noticed to forage on some plant species. However, their foraging activities on different forage ...
Comparative analysis of bacterial and fungal contamination of herbal medicines and non-sterile Pharmaceutical medicine in Bwaise Kampala.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-25)
This study aimed to compare the level of microbial quality of herbal and non-sterile pharmaceutical medicines in Bwaise Kampala Uganda. Fungal and bacterial loads of herbal and non-sterile pharmaceutical medicine ...
Comparing the antibacterial potential of homemade cow ghee and industry-processed cow ghee against escherichia coli and staphylococcus aureus
(Makerere University, 2023-08)
This study investigated the antibacterial activity of homemade and industry-processed cow ghee at various concentrations (100%, 50%, and 25%) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Archived isolates of the ...
Exploring larvicidal potential of citrus limon peel extracts as alternative control agent for aedes aegypti.
(Makerere University., 2023-08-24)
Background: Aedes aegypti is a key vector of dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus. However, its preventive strategies have encountered difficulties, such as the growth of insecticide resistant mosquitos and environmental ...
Gut content analysis of Nile tilapia in and around Ggaba landing site, Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-08-28)
Nile tilapia is an omnivorous fish and its natural feed includes phytoplankton, aquatic plants zooplankton and arthropods. Nile tilapia can be found in rivers, reservoirs and other natural waters. The study was conducted ...
Effects of traditional processing methods on the level of cyanide in cassava the case of ocola cultivarr from Pakwach District.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-31)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the third most important source of calories in the tropics after rice and maize. At present, 80 countries in the tropics and approximately 800 million people rely on cassava as a staple ...
The effect of different starter feeds on the growth and survival of labeo victorianus in captivity
(Makerere University, 2023-10-27)
Ensuring food security is one of the global challenges given the increasing global population. Many countries have opted for aquaculture in efforts to increase food production to ensure food security. However, feeding ...
The Effect of Black Soldier Fly Frass, NPK, and Azolla on the Vegetative Growth of Spinach
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
The study was carried out in a screen house at Makerere University. The xperimental materials included marrum soil, Black soldier fly (BSF) frass, Azolla, and NPK fertilizer. The soil used was excavated from an open field ...
The effect of earthen pond aquaculture on the water quality and phytoplankton communities of Kajjansi stream
(Makerere University, 2023-10-17)
Fish farming is now a major source of global and local fish requirements for food, supplementing the dwindling output from the wild waters. Several systems are now in place, including using earthen, concrete, linear ponds, ...
The efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae and Isaria fumosorosea in the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-07)
Fall Army worm, (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) is a common migratory insect pest that attacks several crops, particularly cereals including maize which is a major food crop in Uganda. It has caused not only devastating ...