Biology: Recent submissions
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From Breeding to Nutrition: Orange‐Fleshed Sweet potatoes in Farming and Food Systems of Uganda, Kenya, and Burkina Faso.
(The McKnight Foundation, 2016)The McKnight Foundation commissioned a series of case studies to assess the approach of its Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP) as evidenced by the accomplishments and contributions of selected CCRP‐funded projects. The ... -
Knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards the use of insecticide treated mosquito nets among pregnant women and children in rural Southwestern Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2017-10-04)Background: The burden of malaria in Uganda remains unacceptably high, especially among children and pregnant women. To prevent malaria related complications, household possession and use of Insecticide Treated mosquito ... -
Jigger Flea (Tunga penetrans) Infestations and Use of Soil-Cow Dung-Ash Mixture as a Flea Control Method in Eastern Uganda
(International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 2018)Despite several interventions, jigger flea infestations continue to be reported in the Busoga sub-region in Eastern Uganda. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that expose the indigenous people to jigger ... -
In vivo Antimalarial Activities of Five Ugandan Medicinal Plants on Plasmodium berghei in Mice
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2020-08-13)Aim: Medicinal plants have played an important role in the treatment of different ailments including malaria in developing countries particularly in Africa. This study has evaluated the antimalarial activities of Azadirachta ... -
Heavy metal pollution in the main rivers of Rwenzori region, Kasese district south-western Uganda
(Octa Journal of Environmental Research, 2020-09-15)Current study established heavy metal pollution of rivers Mubuku, Rwimi and Nyamwamba in Kasese district, Western Uganda. Their integrity is important because communities depend on them for water resources. No recent ... -
Fruits’ Nutrient Composition and Their Influence on Consumption by Chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest, South Western Uganda
(Open Journal of Ecology, 2020-05-28)This study determined the influence of nutritional fruit content on their consumption by chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest. Fruits consumption frequencies were obtained from analysis of chimpanzee faecal samples picked over a ... -
Ficus sp. and Musanga leo-errerae: coexistent keystone fruits for chimpanzees in Kalinzu forest Grace
(African Journal of Ecology, 2011)The composition of Ficus sp. and Musanga leo-errerae in Chimpanzees’ diet was investigated by faecal analysis and direct observation in the medium altitude forest of Kalinzu, along the albertine rift, south-western Uganda. ... -
Exploring the genetic diversity of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) grown in Uganda based on SSR markers
(Genet Resour Crop Evol, 2019-09-03)Abstract Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. is an economically important tree crop that is widely cultivated in Uganda for its fruit. Despite its economic importance, little is known about the genetic diversity of jackfruit in ... -
Ethno-varieties and distribution of jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in Uganda: implications for trade, food security and germplasm conservation
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation,, 2019-10-25)Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. is a fruit tree crop largely grown in tropical regions for its edible fruits. Though listed among underutilized crops, the demand for jackfruit in Uganda has increased. Amidst the increase in ... -
Climate perceptions, impacts and responses: a synthesis of lessons from eight African countries
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Crop raiding around Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
(African Journal of Ecology, 2004)In areas around lake mburo national park, large wild animals wander in close proximity t human settlements. This poses serious conflicts in terms of crop damage. This integration of conservation with other land uses is ... -
Ethnopharmacology, Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam: A Review of an Antimalarial Plant
(East African Health Science commission, 2020-04-23)Malaria remains one of the most common infectious diseases in the sub-Sahara African countries and other developing countries. Among the medicinal plants used in the endemic countries for the treatment of malaria is ... -
Ethnobotany and Antimicrobial Activity of Gouania longispicata Engl.
(Journal of complementary medicine research, 2020-01-26)Background: Gouania longispicata Engl. (Family: Rhamnaceae) has been used for traditional medicine applications for the treatment of over 42 ailments including allergy, tooth decay, mastitis and syphilis. The common use ... -
Efficacy and safety of cinnamon in type 2 diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes patients: A meta-analysis and meta-regression
(Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2019-08-16)Introduction: Cinnamon has been used as a dietary component and in the management of diabetes mellitus. This study systematically reviewed and synthesized evidence on the efficacy of cinnamon for the treatment of type 2 ... -
Ecological recovery of an afromontane forest in southwestern Uganda
(African Journal of Ecology, 2004)A study of the regeneration of an Afromontane forest was carried out in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP), south-western Uganda. The area landscape has been subjected to agricultural encroachment for the last 50 years. ... -
Estimation of Population of Ten Selected Forest Tree Species Used by Communities around Kalinzu Forest Reserve, South-Western Uganda
(Scientific research, 2012-04-29)Local communities depend on Kalinzu Forest Reserve (KFR) for plant resources. This resource utilization affects the population of tree species in the forest. This study set out to estimate the population of ten tree species ... -
Efficacy and safety of momordica charantia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
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Dietary selection of L’Hoest monkeys in Kalinzu forest reserve, southwestern Uganda
(African Journal of Ecology, 2017)Reports on patterns of dietary selection of forest guenons tend to be general and often classify Cercopithecus l’hoesti as a frugivores–folivores species just like the other guenons, and to date there has been no systematic ... -
Diet and feeding habits of the small catfish, Clarias liocephalus in wetlands of Western Uganda
(African Journal of Ecology, 2012)Clarias liocephalus is an air-breathing catfish inhabiting wetland and river systems in East Africa. This catfish is in high demand for sale as live bait in the Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria and equally important in ... -
Climate Variability and Soil Nutrients Status along Altitudinal Gradient in Kigezi Highlands, Southwestern Uganda
(Scientific Research, 2016-01-13)Kigezi highlands currently experiences changes in precipitation and temperature which modify the evaporation and soil moisture storage leading to alterations in runoff and other components of hydrological systems. Extreme ...
