Browsing by Subject "Characterization"
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Characterization of anthocyanins from selected plant species in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-10)Different plant species were collected from different parts of the country in the period 2003 to 2007. Extraction of the plant material collected was done using methanol acidified with various amounts of trifluoroacetic ... -
Characterization of staphylococcus aureus from community and hospital settings in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-10-08)Community and hospital acquired infections have become prevalent in Uganda with Staphylococcus aureus documented as the leading causative agent. The emergence of methicillin resistant S.aureus (MRSA) has complicated treatment ... -
Detection and characterization of human influenza A virus isolates from patients attending Kayunga and Mulago Hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-09)Human influenza A viruses are known to cause severe illnesses and fatalities. Therefore, their continuous surveillance is crucial for the early detection and appropriate interventions through treatment therapies and ... -
Development of RNAi based technology for sweet potato virus disease resistance and its characterization in Nicotiana Benthamiana.
(Makerere University, 2012-12)Sweet potato virus disease causes significant losses of sweetpotato yields in many parts of the world and Uganda in particular. The disease is due to co-infection with Sweet potato feathery mottle potyvirus (SPFMV) and ... -
Distribution and characterization of fusarium species causing common bean root rot in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-01)Fusarium root rot of common bean is an economically important disease in Central America, South America and Africa. Yield losses due to Fusarium root rot of common beans can reach up to 86%. A disease survey was conducted ... -
Isolation, screening and characterization of microbes with potential application in the treatment of Kampala City Abattoir effluent
(2013-02)In Uganda, all slaughterhouses including Kampala City Abattoir do not have wastewater treatment facilities despite national discharge standards that have been put in place. Therefore in order to pave way for the design of ... -
Productivity and morphology of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems in Uganda
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011)Phenotypic characterization is critical in breed improvement and conservation. To determine the performance and morphological features of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems (LPS) of Uganda, 248 farms were ... -
Productivity and morphology of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems in Uganda
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2011)Phenotypic characterization is critical in breed improvement and conservation. To determine the performance and morphological features of Ankole cattle in three livestock production systems (LPS) of Uganda, 248 farms were ...