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The impact of internally displaced persons and their settlements on the environment: A case study of a Peri-Urban Camp (Unyama) and a Rural Camp (PABO)
(Makerere University., 2007-04)
This study explored the livelihoods of internally displaced people and in particular, the transforming processes and structures by which they impact on the environment. The indicators that impact on the environment are ...
Abundance, population structure, distribution and socio-economic value of medicinal plant resources to the Tepeth community, Moroto district, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2003-07)
The study aimed at determining the distribution, abundance, population structure and the socio-economic value of medicinal plant resources to the rural Tepeth community living in and adjacent to Mt. Moroto forest reserve. ...
Assessment of pollution of sediments from selected Lake Victoria bays
(Makerere University, 2002-01)
Abstract
Pollution of Lake Victoria is caused by a number of factors. Pollution increase, industrial and agricultural developments and general municipal and domestic wastes from the catchment areas of the lake are the ...
An economic valuation of alternative wetland uses to the local community a case of Namatala wetland
(Makerere University, 2002-11)
The study sought to identify, quantify, value and compare the economic value of alternative wetland uses to the Namatala wetland adjacent community. The study drew on primary data obtained from households, and use market ...
Local use of selected wild food plant species by the Tepeth Community of Mountain Moroto Forest Reserve in Karamoja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-12)
The study was undertaken from September 2000 and February 2001 in three parishes of Lia, Kakingol and Loyaroboth in mountain Moroto Forest Reserve to assess the sustainability of the use of seven wild food plant species ...
Distribution, diversity and abundance of macroinvertebrates in Kinawataka wetland
(Makerere University., 2003-02-25)
Macroinvertebrate surveys of various habitats namely water pools, litter, and macrophytes particularly papyrus at four sampling sites yielded five classes macroinvertebrates namely oligochaete, Bivalve, hirudinea, Gastropoda ...
Transmission of viral RNA and DNA to maize kernels by vascular puncture inoculation
(Elsevier Science, 2001)
Vascular puncture inoculation (VPI) is an effective technique for transmission of maize viruses without using arthropods or other biological vectors. It involves using a jeweler’s engraving tool to push minuten pins through ...
Ecology and nutraceutical value of edible indigenous mushrooms. A case study of Kyebe Subcounty in Rakai District, Uganda
(Makerere University., 2007-02-06)
The present study was conducted in two parishes of Kyebe Sub County in Rakai District located in the Lake Victoria Basin, Southwest of Uganda and West of Lake Victoria. The objectives of the study were: 1) to document the ...
The impact of human activities on abundance and distribution of Macro-invertebrates in Walugogo Wetland-Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University., 2008-10)
The study was conducted in Walugogo wetland (2km on Iganga – Jinja highway) with the objectives identifying the human activities impacting on Walugogo wetland and how these activities influence the abundance and distribution ...
Mapping the risk of malaria in Kyebe Subcounty, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2001-02)
Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Uganda. It is responsible for 30% morbidity in Rakai district.
Previous studies in Uganda have mapped the mosquito breeding habits through extensive field surveys. ...