College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS): Recent submissions
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Safety evaluation of oral toxicity of potential anticancer agents: An acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies of combinations of Carica papaya Linn, Vernonia Amygdalina Delile and dihydroartemisinin.
(Ibadan biochemical communications group, 2021)The increase in cancer prevalence rate worldwide is a public health concern. Studies have recognized the use of phytomedicines in cancer treatment but their safety data is deficient. Vernonia amygdalina Delile (VA), ... -
Evaluation of the adverse effects of Dracaena steudneri Engl. stem bark aqueous extract in Wistar rats
(Academic Journals, 2021)Safety of medicinal plants/products is one of the major areas that require more attention because of the high rate at which consumers use medicinal plants/products due to their availability and accessibility. Dracaena ... -
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and oxytocic activities of Dracaena steudneri Engl. stem bark aqueous extract in Wistar rats
(Academic journals, 2022)Dracaena steudneri Engl. (Dracaenaceae) is a medicinal plant that is used in labour by traditional birth attendants to induce labour, relieve pain and treat various diseases; albeit no documentation. This study determined ... -
Development of a thermal energy storage system Integrated with a cooking unit.
(Makerere University, 2022-07-19)The application of thermal energy storage technology in domestic cooking is a modern clean method where heat energy is stored in sensible or latent form. To extract the stored heat energy, specialized heat transfer ... -
Occurence and characterisation of root rot fungi infecting common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Rubirizi District, South-Western Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2022-06-22)Beans are intensively grown in south western Uganda and are the second most important source of dietary proteins. Of the production constraints, Bean root rot is the most serious disease, causing total (100%) field loses ... -
Phytochemical analysis of polyphenols in leaf extract from Vernonia amygdalina. Delile plant growing in Uganda
(MDPI, 2022)Due to the presence of phytochemicals, plants have been known to be used in the treatment and management of various diseases. Vernonia amygdalina, belonging to the Asteraceae family, is a plant known for its many applications ... -
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 ... -
Y-chromosome genotyping of the Balamogi, the Bagwere and the Banyole of Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-06-21)Uganda is an important place to study the genetic diversity of humans due to the existence of ethnically, linguistically and geographically diverse contemporary populations. Populations in Uganda speak languages that belong ... -
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 ... -
Utilizing heated pollen and Androgenesis pathways for the production of haploids in cassava
(Makerere University, 2022-05-16)It takes no less than eight years to develop a new variety because the cassava breeding cycle is long, and its multiplication rate slow. Cassava breeding is based on the use of heterozygous progenitors, which has important ... -
Role of blood lead levels on the anemia status of malaria infected children of Katanga- Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-05-12)Like many other African countries, Uganda is faced with simultaneous unfolding economical, demographic, environmental, urbanization and technological transitions. These transitions are coming with economic growth, massive ... -
Chemical structure and properties of anthocyanins from selected plant species from Uganda towards nutraceutical development
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)Noncommunicable diseases pose national and global threat to public health and hence there is a need for appropriate intervention. Ingestion of nutraceuticals rich in anthocyanin phytochemicals is associated with reduced ... -
Interpretation of structural domains beneath Lake Edward- George basin, Southern Uganda from seismic data
(Makerere University, 2022-05-10)The recent oil and gas discoveries in Uganda particularly in the Albertine Graben have made the country one of the economically potential hydrocarbon provinces in the world thus causing an increased exploration of new areas ... -
Contributions to reduced rank modelling with applications to small area estimation
(Makerere University, 2021-08)This dissertation focuses on the problem of decomposing residuals in the GMANOVAMANOVA models with rank restrictions on parameters with applications in small area estimation. Firstly, residuals in the GMANOVA-MANOVA model ... -
The numerical range of linear relations and stability theorems
(Makerere University, 2022)The nullity, deficiency and index of a linear relation A from a linear space X to a linear space Y are defined as the dimension of the null space of A, the codimension of the range of A and the difference between the nullity ... -
Anti-bacterial activity and characterization of compounds from the leaf extract of Solenostemon Latifolius Hochst.ex benth.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Infectious diseases have continuously been reported among the leading causes of death in the world. These include bacterial infections like tuberculosis and pneumonia. Several antibiotics have been used against these ... -
Anti-plasmodial activity and phytochemical analysis of leaf extract of Chenopodium Opulifolium Schrad. EX W.D.J. Koch and Ziz used in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04-28)Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium species. It had one of the highest motality and morbidity rates globally. with 229 million cases and 409,000 malaria death in 2019. In Uganda. Malaria has an ... -
Assessing Enrofloxacin use practices and residue levels of Enrofloxacin/Ciprofloxacin in breast and liver tissues of broiler chicken sold in selected markets in Kampala Capital City-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Human exposure to veterinary drugs like fluoroquinolones occurs due to the presence of their residues in foods from animal sources in varying concentrations. The existence of antibiotics residues in foodstuff can pose great ... -
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 ... -
Potential of Azolla Pinnata R. BR. green manure for enhancing production and nutritive value of Zea Mays L.
(Makerere University, 2022-04)We are faced with a challenge of meeting the food demands for the rapidly growing global population, yet the soils are becoming increasingly infertile. Climate smart agricultural technologies such as use of Azolla pinnata ...