Biology: Recent submissions
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The Physico-Chemical Quality of Streams and Channels Draining into River Rwizi, South Western Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018-09-04)There is an increased human population along the catchment area of river Rwizi who are engaged in various activities with potential to contaminate river Rwizi especially along the streams. Studies have been done to examine ... -
The fruit phenology of Musanga leo-errerae and its importance for chimpanzee diet in Kalinzu Forest Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Afr. J. Ecol., 2007-10-12)This study reports the rate of fruit phenological pattern of Musanga leo-errerae and how it sustains the chimpanzee population better than other fruits in Kalinzu Forest Reserve. We analysed 2635 faecal samples to determine ... -
The Diurnal Activity Pattern of the Grey Crowned Crane, Balearica Regulorum Gibbericeps in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda
(Mbarara University of Science and Technology, 2014-05)The study was conducted from January 2014 to April 2014. It was aimed at investigating the activity pattern of the grey crowned cranes, balearica regulorum gibbericeps. The number of the birds which were seen performing ... -
The biological integrity of streams and channels draining into the Rwizi River system in Western Uganda
(East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2019-10-25)Rwizi River, often called the life-line river, supports over five million people in Western Uganda and is a major contributor of freshwater to Lake Victoria. Surrounded by a large and rapidly growing population, the river ... -
Suitability of Kabanyolo Soils for Fruit and Vegetable Production
(SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHING, 2017-02-07)This paper presents results of soil analysis for samples extracted from Make rere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo. The study was aimed at ascertaining the suitability of MUARIK soils for fruit (pineapple, ... -
Review of policies and frameworks on climate change, agriculture, food and nutrition security in Uganda
(C C A F S I N F O N O T E, 2020-08)Uganda's decentralization policy seeks to strengthen local governance by devolving service delivery, promoting participation and empowering local people, and provides opportunities for the integration of climate change ... -
Response of wild smooth-head catfish (Clarias liocephalus) fingerlings reared in earthen ponds
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020-06-01)Clarias liocephalus, an important small fish in the diet of rural households, is threatened by wetland degradation and overfishing for use as live bait. This study aimed at establishing the survival, condition, growth rate ... -
Reliability of the Tanzania river scoring system (TARISS) macroinvertebrate index of water quality: a case study of the river Mpanga system, Uganda
(Journal of Freshwater Ecology, 2019-06-27)Uganda does not have a biomonitoring system for assessing the water quality of its rivers basing on benthic macroinvertebrates. An alternative system has been suggested in Tanzania. Differences in characteristics between ... -
Regeneration of indigenous trees inMgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda
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REGENERATION OF AN AFROMONTANE FOREST FOLLOWING AGRICULTURAL ENCROACHMENT IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
(Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015-01)A study of the regeneration of an Afromontane forest was carried out in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (MGNP), southwestern Uganda, following agricultural encroachment in the last 50 years. The landscape was changed by ... -
Prevalence of Jigger Flea (Tunga Penetrans) Infestation amongst Age Groups, Male and Female Persons in Jinja District, Eastern Uganda
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2018-03-03)Abstract: Jigger flea infestations are endemic in several rural communities in Uganda. The Eastern part of the country reports outbreaks of jigger infestations. This case study was carried out to identify the most vulnerable ... -
Potential of Fermentation in Detoxifying Toxic Cassava Root Tubers
(Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2012-10-20)Abstract: Quantitative determination of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) content in a toxic local cassava variety “Rutuga” with an initial total HCN of 16.65%, free HCN of 9.19% and bound HCN (cyanoglycosides) of 7.46% in the fresh ... -
Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Centre: An Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence Project at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(Research Application Summary, 2016-10-21)A regional approach to higher education in Africa offers the best way to build and sustain excellence in higher education in African economies, and to develop the human resources required to address key development challenges ... -
Pesticide use in vegetable production in rural Uganda - A case study of Kabale District, South western Uganda
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020-09-29)A study to investigate commonly grown vegetables, commonly used pesticides, and pesticide use practices was conducted in Kabale District, in South-western Uganda. This is because indiscriminate pesticide use and poor ... -
Observations on the breeding behaviour of the Stripe-breasted tit (Parus fasciiventer) in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(African Journal of ecology, 2009)The motivation of this study was to investigate some hitherto unknown information on the breeding ecology of the Stripe-breasted Tit (Parus fasciiventer) in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, south-western Uganda. Parus ... -
Nutritional and economic potential of Clarias liocephalus for rural populations of South Western Uganda
(African Journal of Rural Development, 2019-06)Southwestern Uganda is one of the densely populated and nutritionally insecure regions in Uganda. The motivation behind this study was to explore the potential of Clarias liocephalus, a small wetland fish species common ... -
Nondestructive maturity assessment tools for commercially viable fruits and vegetables in Uganda
(African Journal of Plant Science, 2017-06)Fruit and vegetable maturity at harvest influences transportation and storage requirements as well as market value. However, small scale farmers in Uganda lack technologies for maturity assessment leading to high pre- and ... -
Mind the gap: scaling up the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets using a knowledge translation model in Isingiro district, rural south western Uganda
(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Grou, 2020-09-01)ABSTRACT Background: The phenomenon of Knowledge Translation (KT) is a key intervention towards bridging the ‘know–do’ gap. We conducted a KT initiative in Isingiro district to positively change attitude and improve on ... -
Microbial quality of beef and hygiene practices in small and medium slaughterhouses and butcheries in Uganda
(Research Square, 2012)Abstract Background if hygiene practices along the beef processing nodes at small and medium enterprise (SME) slaughter houses and butcheries are not observed, they may pose a health risk due to microbial contamination. ... -
Nile River Basin: Ecohydrological Challenges, Climate Change and Hydropolitics
(Springer, 2014)The Nile River basin is home to more than 238 million people covering 11 countries. The basin is characterized by unique ecological systems with varied landscapes including high mountains, tropical forests, woodlands, ...
