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Real-time imaging of the intracellular glutathione redox potential in the malaria parasite plasmodium falciparum
(Public Library of Science, 2013-12)
In the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, the cellular redox potential influences signaling events, antioxidant defense, and mechanisms of drug action and resistance. Until now, the real-time determination of the redox ...
An ecogeographical study and genetic variation of the genus eulophia in selected wetlands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The study was carried out in some freshwater emergent reed swamps typically dominated by a single reed species and seasonally flooded herbaceous wetlands whose vegetation composition was variable. These were the Kafu River ...
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 ...
Phenetic, distribution and genetic structure of Acacia Senegal (L.) Willd in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
The overall objective of the study was to evaluate the diversity and distribution of Acacia senegal in Uganda. The wide variation in Acacia senegal has presented taxonomic uncertainties and unresolved contradictions in ...
Prevalence and control of tick-borne parasites of domestic ruminants in different livestock production systems in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The study assessed the prevalence of tick-borne parasites in domestic ruminants in relation to the control and / or management practices applied by farmers against ticks and TBDs in Gulu District, Uganda. Blood smears were ...
Some pharmacological activities of selected medicinal plant species used for treating cattle diseases in Kabira Sub-County, Rakai District
(Makerere University, 2010-03)
The study was undertaken with an overall objective of investigating use of medicinal
plants in traditional management of cattle conditions / diseases with emphasis on helminthiasis and bacterial related infections in ...
Designing and Performance Evaluation of Biochar Production in a Top-Lit Updraft Up-scaled Gasifier
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2015)
The Original Belonio Rice Husk Gasifier (OBRHG), initially of height of 0.6 m, diameter of 0.15 m and thickness of 0.025 m was tested for biochar production through air gasification of rice husk (RH) and the design was ...
Effective methods of processing soybean products used in formulating diets for Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus)
(Makerere University, 2016)
The increasing demand for the silver cyprinid (Rastreneobola argentea), an indigenous fish species to Ugandan waters by humans has pushed the fish meal prices high; making its use in aquafeeds less achievable. This calls ...
Life history traits and growth of Nile Perch, Lates Niloticus (l.), in Lake Victoria, Uganda: Implications for management of the fishery
(Makerere University, 2012-09)
A study of life history traits and growth of Nile perch, Lates niloticus L. in northern Lake Victoria (Uganda) was undertaken between 2006 and 2008 with a major aim of providing information that could facilitate the ...
Population morphometric variation and condition of Barbus Altianalis (Boulenger 1900) in the River Nile, Lake Edward and Kazinga Channel – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-10-12)
This study used morphometric characteristics and fish condition to compare populations of Barbus altianalis from the River Nile, Lake Edward and Kazinga Channel. Morphological variation was determined using multivariate ...