Microbes are now well regarded for their important role in mammalian health.The microbiology of skin--a unique interface between the host and environment--is a major research focus in human health and skin disorders, but is less explored in other mammals.Here, we report on a cross-population study of the skin-associated bacterial community of humpb
An Intelligent Monitoring System for Assessing Bee Hive Health
Up to one third of the global food production depends on the Patient Alarms pollination of honey bees, making them vital.This study defines a methodology to create a bee hive health monitoring system through image processing techniques.The approach consists of two models, where one performs the detection of bees in an image and the other classifies
Population Dynamics of Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Fields in Uganda
Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), commonly known as fall armyworm, was first detected in Uganda in 2016 and has spread to all the maize-growing districts.Different methods have been deployed to control this pest.However, there is a limited understanding of the role of the environment and farmers’ practices on the abundance of and da