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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Role of Plasmodium Falciparuminfection In Transplacental Transfer Of Antibodies.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-22)
Even with several therapeutic interventions and a few vaccination strategies, Malaria still killed over 380,000 people in 2019alone,in Sub Saharan African Countries. One major cause is impaired transfer of antibodies from ...
Genetic profiles of single nucleotide polymorphisms in alcohol metabolizing enzymes in the Ugandan population
(Makerere University, 2022-02)
The pathway for alcohol (ethanol) metabolism in the body is catalyzed by alcohol dehydrogenase enzymes (ADHs), catalase (CAT) and CYP2E1 to generate acetaldehyde, which is metabolized by aldehyde dehydrogenase enzymes ...
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 ...
Ethnopharmacology, cytotoxicity, antiviral and immunomodulatory profiles of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-07)
Opportunistic infections (OI) are the single most important cause of mortality and morbidity among PLHIV in poor countries. There is widespread use of medicinal plants among PLHIV. However, there is no scientific information ...
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 ...
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 ...
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), ...