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Ocurence of culturable Vibrio Cholerae from Lake Victoria, and Rift Valley Lakes Albert and George, Uganda
(Wiley Publishing, 2012)
Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that causes cholera, poses a human health risk when consumed via untreated or contaminated water. Monthly investigations into the presence of V. cholerae from Lakes Albert, George and Victoria ...
Exploring the use of Landsat imagery in monitoring chlorophyll-a and lake surface temperature in Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2018-08)
In Uganda, Lake Victoria is a livelihood of about 40 million people and a home to aquatic life. It is utilized for the different activities like tourism, industry, transport and fisheries. However, it contains substances ...
Occurrence, eco-toxicological risk assessment, sorption and degradation of selected emerging organic chemical pollutants in water and sediments of Lake Victoria, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
The occurrence of emerging chemical pollutants (ECPs) including; 25 pharmaceuticals, 11 personal care products, 6 plasticizers and 8 organophosphorus flame retardants was investigated in water and sediment samples collected ...
Biokinetics and modelling of pollutant accumulation in Cat fish (Clarius casonii) and Silver fish (Rasteneobola argentea) from selected aquatic ecosystems in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-12)
Concentrations of DDT and its residues and heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd) were determined in Clarius casonii collected from Nakivubo and Lubigi wetlands and Rasteneobola argentea from lakes Victoria and Kyoga. Measured ...