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Documentation and propagation of medicinal plants used for HIV/AIDS management in Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-03)
HIV/AIDS continues to exact a large toll on humans everywhere in the world. Currently western medicine remains the treatment of choice. However, it does not provide a complete cure. Treatment outcome from HAART is further ...
Early growth and insect herbivory of Neoboutonia Macrocalyx seedlings in different sized gaps in Kabale National Park
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
Gap size is considered as a key factor to tree colonization and succession. Small gaps often show a species composition that is distinctly different from larger gaps. This species niche differentiation is influenced by ...
Tamarindus indica l genetic structure and niche ecology.
(Makerere University, 2010-12)
Worldwide, tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) is an economically valued tree species.
Nevertheless, research on tamarind has been minimal, its conservation status and
even knowledge on its genetic structure and niche ecology ...
Analysis of the implementation and enforcement of the Fish Act, CAP.197 (2000) on Lake Victoria in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-09)
The study conducted from 1964 to 2008 examined the adequacy of the implementation and enforcement of Uganda’s Fish Act, Cap. 197 of 2000 in controlling the exploitation and conservation of fisheries resources of Lake ...
The potential of Makerere University heritage (1922-2011) resources for urban tourism development.
(2013-11)
Urban tourism is enhancing revenues and conservation initiatives in most cities around the world. It has, however, not attracted much attention from researchers and the private sector in Uganda, leading to degradation of ...
The distribution and abundance of free-flying African Grey Parrots in Kampala District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-10)
The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), a forest specialist, is threatened by the continued loss of forest cover in most of its main habitats. The pet trade is also a major threat on the wild populations of this ...
Bee biodiversity and their forage-plant resources in Queen Elizabeth National Park
(Makerere University., 2015-11)
Knowledge on bee ecology and diversity in the different habitats of Africa and East Africa in particular, are still very limited. In Uganda published studies on bee diversity and community composition in representative ...
Spatial distribution of savannah large mammals in relation to oil exploration drilling in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2015-11-30)
Oil and gas exploration disturb wildlife habitat. However, little information is known in regard to large mammal species in Murchison Falls National Park. This study monitored spatial distribution of Elephants, Buffaloes, ...
The impact of crop raiding by wild animals from Bugoma Forest Reserve on farmers' livelihoods
(2010-08)
This research dealt with the impact of crop raiding by wild animals from Bugoma Forest Reserve on farmers’ livelihoods. The research was carried out with the objectives of finding out the animal species most involved in ...
Problems, issues and challenges of community water projects in rural areas of Iganga District (Bugweri & Luuka Counties)
(Makerere University, 2011)
The study was carried out to assess the problems, issues and challenges of community water projects in rural areas of Iganga District (Bugweri & Luuka Counties) and was guided by four objectives; to identify and evaluate ...