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Distribution and incidence of the oil palm weevil Rhynchophorus Phoenicis (Fabricius, 1801) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-10)
The weevil Rhynchophorus (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a key pest of oil palm worldwide, but information on its infestation of crops in Uganda is eleven decades old, therefore, outdated. The current study was ...
Molecular phylogeny, taxonomy and distribution of Chlorophytum Ker-Gawl. (Asparagaceae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
The study aimed to establish the phylogeny, review the taxonomic circumscription and
establish the current distribution of Chlorophytum species in Uganda. Seventy districts were
surveyed between June 2019 and January ...
Ethnopharmacology, cytotoxicity, antiviral and immunomodulatory profiles of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-07)
Opportunistic infections (OI) are the single most important cause of mortality and morbidity among PLHIV in poor countries. There is widespread use of medicinal plants among PLHIV. However, there is no scientific information ...
Measurement and modeling of residual stress in porcelain tiles formulated from different quartz particle sizes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-06)
Quartz plays a significant role in physicomechanical properties of tiles, because it is the most abundant crystalline phase present in a fired product. The use of quartz particle size that exceeds 32 µm can be detrimental ...
Analysis of microbial quality of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) seeds from five bean producing districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-25)
Being a basic and an affordable source of protein, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is grown widely in Uganda and the world at large. The quality of bean seeds has gained little attention yet remains a significant aspect ...
Design of a water purification technology for the removal of Iron, Manganese, and Escherichia coli from ground water supply of Oruchinga Refugee Settlement Communities
(Makerere University, 2022)
The present study investigated the levels of iron, manganese, and E. coli in the boreholes and shallow wells waters of the Oruchinga valley refugee camp. A multi-stage filter technology was designed for the removal of total ...
Physicochemical and nutritional profiles of stingless bee (Meliponula bocandei) products from the Western highlands and Lake Victoria crescent agro-ecological zones
(Makerere University, 2022-06-07)
Several communities in tropical and subtropical regions of the world have exploited stingless bee products for centuries. In other countries, the physicochemical and nutritional properties of these products have been ...
Plant regeneration at varying levels of ecosystem recovery: a case of Namulonge wetland system, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-06-24)
Namulonge wetland system has been exposed to various land use changes. This study, supported by the GlobE wetlands of East Africa, was conducted at National Crop Resource Research Institute (NCRRI), Namulonge, in a modified ...