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Aflatoxin exposure in Southwestern Uganda and the ameliorative effects of selected medicinal plants on induced aflatoxicosis in wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Over 5.5 billion people, worldwide are chronically exposed to aflatoxins. This contributes to 40% of the African disease burden. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, ... -
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 ... -
Antiplasmodial activities of extracts and pure compounds from Securidaca Longipedunclata Fresen (Polygalaceae)
(Makerere University, 2023-01-30)Introduction: Malaria is the most significant parasitic disease globally especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The disease kills a child every two minutes. This is coupled with increased malaria parasites resistance to the ... -
Aspects of bats ecology in Kaptum cave in Mt. Elgon, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere university, 2019-10-14)Few studies have addressed the ecology of cave bats in Uganda. This study aimed at assessing the diversity; roosting and feeding ecology of micro chiropterans as well as aspects of human disturbance in Kaptum cave of Mt ... -
Assemblages of Hawkmoths (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera) in Kalinzu Forest South-western Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-02-01)Intensification in anthropogenic activities has significantly lowered habitat quality, accelerated habitat loss and habitat isolation within forest ecosystems. However, there is less documentation on recovery of communities ... -
Assessing the impact of biological control in the Rivers Kagera, Mara, Pangani and Sigi.
(Makerere University, 2007-07)Water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes (Martius) Solms-Laubach, is considered to be the worst aquatic weed worldwide. Biological control using Neochetina weevils was initiated in Tanzania in1995; however this control mechanism ... -
Assessment of the distribution and conservation status of non-haplochromis fish species in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-12)Assessing the conservation status of species according to their extinction risk is a major step in conservation planning and resource prioritization. To date, most of the assessments have been conducted on global level; ... -
Bio-efficacy of insecticides used for vector control in Busia and Tororo districts, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02-14)High malaria transmission rates in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are attributed to the continuous presence of effective and competent Plasmodium vectors, Anopheles gambiae complex and the Anopheles funestus group. These vectors ... -
Bio-physical suitability of saline crater lakes of Western Uganda for artemia production
(2019)Despite Artemia being the most widely used live feed for successful larval weaning and rearing, unreliable quality, not being readily available and expensive especially to small farmers hinders its use. This study explored ... -
Biogeographical examination of the butterfly fauna in selected West Albertine Rift Forests
(Makerere University, 2009-09)This study was conducted with the main aim of evaluating the factors that may influence butterfly species richness and distribution (i.e. forest size, altitude, forest disturbance, average rainfall, temperature and distance ... -
Characterisation of resistant starch in selected banana cultivars
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)In the green stage of the banana, starch accumulates most of which is resistant to degradation by amylases. The resistant starch is utilised in industry for development of nutraceuticals and as a functional food for ... -
Characterizing phenotypic and genotypic resistance to insecticide in Anopheles gambiae s.l. from the West Nile region in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)In sub-Saharan Africa, Anopheles gambiae sensu lato and Anopheles funestus mosquitoes are the major vectors of Plasmodium that cause malaria; a leading cause of mortalities and morbidity in humans. In order to control ... -
Coffee phytochemical compounds with potential antioxidant and antifungal properties for cosmeceutical application
(Makerere University, 2024-04)Factory Robusta, Factory Arabica undergrades and NFCT3 abandoned Robusta coffee genotype were examined for biochemical components including phytochemicals, antioxidant activities and anti-fungal properties. The results ... -
A comparative analysis of the performance of field methods in the control of tsetse and trypanasomiasis: The case of Bugiri District in South Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-06)African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) commonly known as Nagana continues to be a threat to livestock health and food security in Uganda. In Bugiri District, AAT is still endemic despite several interventions, and is a major ... -
Cowpea varietal influence on Striga hermonthica [(Del.) Benth] in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) fields in Pallisa District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-06)Level of Striga hermonthica infestation is beyond finger millet tolerance levels, especially for varieties grown in Uganda. Efficacy of Striga control measures have been variously investigated with limited success, either ... -
Detection and phylogenetic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus in cattle from selected districts in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-11-01)Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a viral disease of significant economic impact for the cattle industry in Africa, including Uganda. It is caused by lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), which belongs to the genus Capri poxvirus, ... -
Determining the prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis as a possible marker of inconsistent in condom use
(Makerere University, 2011-05)A cross sectional study was carried out at Assessment Center, based at Mulago Hospital, to determine the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis as a possible marker of inconsistent condom use among individuals. Its’ specific ... -
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 ... -
Diversity and distribution of aerial parasitic plants on woody plants in home gardens of selected districts of Western Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Parasitic plants, through a range of infestation strategies, attack and destroy crop plants and therefore require management. In Uganda, the vulnerability of crop plants as hosts to parasitic plants has not been much ... -
Diversity and distribution of lepidopteran floral visitors in different land-use types in Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2021)Globally, the population of insect pollinator species is in decline at local and landscape levels due to land-use intensification occurring in different land-use types. Insect pollinators in Uganda are not well researched ...