School of Biosciences (Biosciences)
Recent Submissions
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Effecacy of selected Entomopathogenic fungi for the management of Sweetpotato weevils (Coleoptera: Brentidae) in Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2024-04-17)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a versatile and highly nutritious crop that plays a significant role in global food security. The crop is well adapted to all agroecological conditions and serves as an important staple ... -
Dynamics of soil-transmitted helminths under mass drug administration among school children in Kumi Municipality, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) are neglected tropical diseases of public health significance globally, WHO recommended periodic mass drug administration (MDA) in endemic areas. In 2003, Uganda initiated MDA but ... -
A comparative analysis of the performance of field methods in the control of tsetse and trypanasomiasis: The case of Bugiri District in South Eastern Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-09-06)African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) commonly known as Nagana continues to be a threat to livestock health and food security in Uganda. In Bugiri District, AAT is still endemic despite several interventions, and is a major ... -
Aflatoxin exposure in Southwestern Uganda and the ameliorative effects of selected medicinal plants on induced aflatoxicosis in wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Over 5.5 billion people, worldwide are chronically exposed to aflatoxins. This contributes to 40% of the African disease burden. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, ... -
Prediction of immune state and viral suppression in HIV-1 infection using IL-6: IFN-γ ratios
(Makerere University, 2023-03-06)Introduction: Cytokine dysregulation is a hallmark of HIV infection with a rise in plasma IL-6 largely reported to enhance HIV-1 replication while IFN-γ shows hindrance. Besides, IL-6 inhibits IFN-γ secretion through the ... -
Positional behaviour and patterns of support utilization in chimpanzees
(Makerere University, 2023-08-12)Understanding the complex interplay between chimpanzee locomotion, feeding patterns, and both arboreal and terrestrial substrate utilization in their natural context is vital since chimpanzee populations and their habitats ... -
Physiological and growth response of oreochromis esculentus (Graham, 1929) populations to different temperature regimes: implications for species’ conservation and aquaculture management
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Oreochromis esculentus, the once most important commercial fish species in Lakes Victoria and Kyoga, is currently confined in a few minor lakes. The rising atmospheric temperatures due to climate change may worsen the ... -
Power dynamics and marketing efficiency of silver cyprinid (Rastrineobola Argentea) at Kiyindi Landing
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Small pelagic species are considered major economic resource involving several actors to derive livelihoods. The high number of actors increases competition and may result in unequal distribution of benefits depending on ... -
Diversity of the bean anthracnose pathogen, colletotrichum lindemuthianum (sacc. and magn.) from major bean agroecological zones of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Anthracnose disease in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major disease caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum. Management through host-plant resistance is the best management option, but is constrained ... -
Health risk assessment for exposure of lead and cadmium in herbal medicines sold in Kalerwe market, Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11-17)Herbal medicine use provides about 80% of primary health care globally. There exists a toxicity risk to the population from consumption of herbal medicines owing to the lack of knowledge on the herbal medicine physicochemical ... -
Formulation, Nutritional value, and Shelf stability of House Cricket-Blended Flours as Potential Complementary Foods
(Makerere University, 2022-03-22)Undernutrition, due to the poor quality of complementary foods, among children between 6 – 23 months remains a nutritional burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Strategies such as food-to-food fortification, and supplementation, ... -
The role of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms in sickle cell disease.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-16)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a red blood cell disorder which results from a single mutation in the β- globin chain inducing the substitution of amino acid valine for glutamic acid at the sixth amino acid position. However, ... -
Relationship between proinflammatory cytokines and associated coagulopathies among COVID-19 patients at Mulago national hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University., 2023-11-04)Cytokine storm and coagulopathy are two main complications of COVID-19 and are more profound in severe cases. Hyperinflammation and hypercoagulability are two common features, accompanied by a higher rate of morbidity and ... -
Spatial risk estimation of parasitic infestations of pond and cage cultured Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in the Lake Victoria Crescent, Uganda.
(Makerere University., 2023-11-09)In pond and cage culture systems, parasites live concurrently with fish. However, parasitic infestations arise when this relationship is interfered with. This comes about when there is poor water quality, poor nutrition, ... -
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; ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
Risk factors associated with schistosomiasis in school-age children around Lake Albert, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in the endemic communities of Uganda. To improve schistosomiasis control strategies in Uganda, this study aimed at assessing the effects of water sources, sanitation, ...