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Real-time imaging of the intracellular glutathione redox potential in the malaria parasite plasmodium falciparum
(Public Library of Science, 2013-12)
In the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, the cellular redox potential influences signaling events, antioxidant defense, and mechanisms of drug action and resistance. Until now, the real-time determination of the redox ...
An ecogeographical study and genetic variation of the genus eulophia in selected wetlands of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)
The study was carried out in some freshwater emergent reed swamps typically dominated by a single reed species and seasonally flooded herbaceous wetlands whose vegetation composition was variable. These were the Kafu River ...
Relative suitability of phosphorus analytical methods for a ferralsol
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
Declining soil fertility is a fundamental impediment to agricultural growth and a major reason for the slow growth in food production in sub-Saharan Africa. Among the primary plant macronutrients, phosphorus is the most ...
Ocurence of culturable Vibrio Cholerae from Lake Victoria, and Rift Valley Lakes Albert and George, Uganda
(Wiley Publishing, 2012)
Vibrio cholerae, a bacterium that causes cholera, poses a human health risk when consumed via untreated or contaminated water. Monthly investigations into the presence of V. cholerae from Lakes Albert, George and Victoria ...
Gravity and magnetic data analysis to detect the origin of carbon dioxide in Semliki Basin, Albertine Graben
(Makerere University, 2011-12)
Semliki basin is one of the most prospecting basins for Petroleum exploration in Uganda. An exploratory well (Turaco-3) drilled to the depth of 2960 m by Heritage Oil and Gas Limited in the Semliki Basin encountered a ...
Phenetic, distribution and genetic structure of Acacia Senegal (L.) Willd in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
The overall objective of the study was to evaluate the diversity and distribution of Acacia senegal in Uganda. The wide variation in Acacia senegal has presented taxonomic uncertainties and unresolved contradictions in ...
On algebraic and topological properties of continuous functions over a compact Hausdorff space
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
For a compact Hausdor topological space, we shall consider a space of all continuous
real-valued functions. The central problem of this dissertation is to translate algebraic
properties of this collection of functions ...
Prevalence and control of tick-borne parasites of domestic ruminants in different livestock production systems in Gulu District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-06)
The study assessed the prevalence of tick-borne parasites in domestic ruminants in relation to the control and / or management practices applied by farmers against ticks and TBDs in Gulu District, Uganda. Blood smears were ...
Sustainable technologies for small-scale biochar production—a review
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2015)
Charcoal has found enormous application in both agriculture (AKA biochar) and other sectors. Despite its potential benefits, small scale technologies relevant for its production remain a challenge. Technologies striking a ...
Some pharmacological activities of selected medicinal plant species used for treating cattle diseases in Kabira Sub-County, Rakai District
(Makerere University, 2010-03)
The study was undertaken with an overall objective of investigating use of medicinal
plants in traditional management of cattle conditions / diseases with emphasis on helminthiasis and bacterial related infections in ...