Publications by authors named "Ntambi Saidi"
Background: Azolla is an important aquatic fern whose agronomic potential has not been fully exploited in Uganda. This study aimed at determining the genetic variation in the Azolla species existing in Uganda and the factors influencing their distribution in the different agro-ecological zones of Uganda. Molecular characterization was preferred in this study because of its efficiency in detecting variations among closely related species.
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- Existing callose quantification methods, such as epifluorescence microscopy and immuno-fluorescence, can often be complex, time-consuming, and lacking specificity.
- The study introduces a new method called Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (S-ELISA) for quantifying callose levels in banana plant tissues after bacterial inoculation.
- This S-ELISA method is efficient, specific to callose, reproducible, and suitable for high-throughput studies, making it a promising alternative to traditional methods.
Background: Oil spills are ranked among the greatest global challenges to humanity. In Uganda, owing to the forthcoming full-scale production of multi-billion barrels of oil, the country's oil pollution burden is anticipated to escalate, necessitating remediation. Due to the unsuitability of several oil clean-up technologies, the search for cost-effective and environmentally friendly remediation technologies is paramount.
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