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Phytochemical screening, in vivo antibacterial and antioxidant activities of roots of Euclea mayottensis H. perrier and fruits of Tambourissa comorensis D.H. Lorence
(Makerere University., 2023-01-20)
There is increased antimicrobial drug resistance as common antibiotics are no longer effective. In Africa and Comoros in particular the use of medicinal plants as a remedy for the common bacterial infections is on the rise. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Parasitism of Psyllaephagus blitues (hymenoptera: encyrtidae) a biological control agent of the eucalyptus pest Glycapsis brimblecombei ( hemiptera : aphalaridae) in selected agro ecological zones of Uganda.
(Makerere university., 2023-02-06)
Eucalyptus is important in plantation forestry in Uganda this is because of early rotation, high coppicing ability, and can be grown in most parts of the country however invasive pests like Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore ...
Utilization of fungal and bacterial endophytes for the management of the banana nematode Radopholus similis in East African Highland Bananas.
(Makerere University., 2023-01-20)
East African Highland bananas (EAHB) (Musa spp., AAA-EA) are a staple food to many smallholder farmers in Uganda. Production is constrained by plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) with the burrowing nematode, Radopholus similis ...
Drug-resistant bacterial contamination and efficacy of selected herbal medicines sold in Kampala city, Uganda (MakIR) (Unpublished PhD Thesis) Makerere University Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University., 2023-08-19)
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), is when pathogens such as bacteria evade activities of drugs to which they were once susceptible, causing treatment failure. The AMR is escalating and is among the leading causes ...
Molecular characterization and incidence of viruses affecting water melon and pumpkin production in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-10-23)
Watermelons and pumpkins are cultivated in Uganda for their leaves, fruits, and seeds, thereby contributing to food, nutrition and income security. However, there is limited research and information on constraints and ...
The dynamics of cyanobacteria and potential threats of cyanotoxins in Uganda: a case of Murchison Bay and Napoleon Gulf, northern Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2023-09)
Lake Victoria has diverse cyanobacteria associated with varying types and concentrations of cyanotoxins. Over 31 variants of microcystins (MC) have been identified in the lake with MC-LR, MC-RR and MC-YR as the commonest. ...
ELISA-based quantification and role of callose in the development of banana Xanthomonas wilt disease in banana
(Makerere University, 2023-08-16)
Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum (Xvm) which causes banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) disease in banana shows incomplete systemic movement (ISM) in different banana organs and lateral shoots. This ISM phenomenon is yet ...
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; ...