School of Biosciences (Biosciences): Recent submissions
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Growth performance of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio) in Earthen ponds in Kabale and Kanungu Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10-21)Deterred investment in aquaculture in the districts of Kanungu and Kabale in Uganda has been attributed to unfounded beliefs that the temperature regime of the region does not favor desired growth of commercially farmed ... -
Involvement of Hydrogen Peroxide in recovery of banana plant from Xanthomonas Wilt disease
(Makerere University, 2022-08-16)Plants cannot avoid interaction with microbes, a fraction of which are pathogens. When a plant interacts with pathogenic microbes, the plant immune system is activated which triggers various defence responses. The responses ... -
The Anti-mycobacterial activity and safety profile of selected Crinum species in Northwestern Uganda
(Global Scientific Journals, 2021)Crinum species is a source of many bioactive molecules with both antimicrobial and anti-tumor properties. Chloroform, methanol and aqueous extracts of Crinum scabrum and Crinum macowanii bulbs and leaves were investigated ... -
Tentative qualitative and quantitative analysis of phenolic compounds in leaf extract from Carica papaya Linn. plant growing in Uganda
(Sciendo, 2021)Introduction: Carica papaya L. belongs to Caricaceae family. It is an evergreen tree or shrub with usually unbranched trunk. Previous studies on the methanolic leaf extract of this plant proved the antibacterial, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of whitefly/sooty mold infestation on leaf pigments and ros quenching metabolites in selected cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) varieties grown in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-12)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the primary host plant of the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci),which transmits viruses to it. The cassava crop is subjected to direct and indirect whitefly/sootymold-mediated damage through ... -
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 ... -
Genotyping Rhesus, Kidd, Dombrock and Colton blood group systems in sickle cell patients in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is one of the most prevalent genetic blood disorders. Blood Transfusion (BT) has remained a cornerstone in its management but exposes a recipient to RBC alloimmunization. In Uganda an alloimmunization ... -
Effect of changing temperature on the metabolic performance and life history of Nile Tilapia - Oreochromis Niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758)
(Makerere University, 2021-11)Tropical fresh water fishes are believed to be vulnerable to the impacts of climate warming on the basis of their physiological history, that is having a narrow thermal window and a low acclimation capacity. In this study, ...