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Biocementation Influence on Flexural Strength and Chloride Ingress by Lysinibacillus sphaericus and Bacillus megaterium in Mortar Structures
(Hindawi, 2020-05)The concrete/mortar durability performance depends mainly on the environmental conditions, the microstructures, and its chemistry. Cement structures are subject to deterioration by the ingress of aggressive media. This ... -
Biochar and vermicompost soil amendments reduce root rot disease of common bean (Phaseolous Vulgaris L.)
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Common bean production is constrained by root rot complexes resulting to as much as 70% losses in Kenya. This study sought to establish the effect of soil amendments biochar and vermicompost on root rot fungal pathogens ... -
Biochemical Composition Within Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 and Its Relationship With Cup Quality
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2014-01-14)Biochemical composition appears to be influenced by both genetic factors and plant growth conditions. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the biochemical composition of selected Ruiru 11 sibs and its relationship ... -
Biodiesel Production from Neem Seed (Azadirachta indica) Oil Using Calcium Oxide as Heterogeneous Catalyst
(2018-04)Biofuel is an alternative and environment friendly source of energy, originated by the use of fossil fuels and have led to a notable growing demand from the last few decades. As biodiesel are usually acquired from renewable ... -
Bioethanol Production from Rice Straw Enzymatically Saccharified by Fungal Isolates, Trichoderma viride F94 and Aspergillus terreus F98
(Scientific Research, 2014-06)Egypt faces a high population growth rate nowadays, which demands for an increase in agricultural production efficiency. Consequently, agricultural field residues will increase. Rice straw is one of the main agriculture ... -
Biological Activities of Resveratrol against Cancer
(2018-04)Resveratrol (RSV) is a polyphenolic compound naturally found in grapes, peanuts, and berries. Considerable research has been performed to determine the benefits of RSV against various human diseases, especially cancer. ... -
Biological control of Aphis fabae and Bemisia tabaci by the native isolates of Beauveria bassiana in Kerman province
(published online, 2012-10)In this research, we isolated the pathogenic strain, KB512, of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana from soil and insects, which produced aerial and submerged conidia and blastospores in the laboratory conditions. ... -
The biological effectiveness of wood modified with linear chain carboxylic acid anhydrides against the subterranean termites Reticulitermes flavipes
(published online, 2008-06)he work described in this paper has demon- strated that chemically modified Corsican pine sapwood with a homologous series of linear chain carboxylic acid anhydrides provided bioprotection against the subterranean termites ... -
Biological radiation
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-01-01)For a long time, the scientific community has been discussing whether living beings have specific biological radiation that is different from the standard set of electromagnetic and acoustic waves occur in the process of ... -
Biology of Invasive Termites: A Worldwide Review
(published online, 2012-09)The number of recognized invasive termite species has increased from 17 in 1969 to 28 today. Fourteen species have been added to the list in the past 44 years; 10 have larger distributions and 4 have no reported change ... -
Biology of the Cell: Notes
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014-11)After a number of years of teaching, I have used notes which, I feel, can be compiled into condensed and precise note book as a point of reference of those I have taught and those others that would want to benefit from the ... -
Biomass and productivity of seagrasses in Africa
(De Gruyter, 2016-05): There is growing interest in carbon stocks and flows in seagrass ecosystems, but recent global reviews suggest a paucity of studies from Africa. This paper reviews work on seagrass productivity, biomass and sediment ... -
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Biophysical EPR Studies Applied to Membrane Proteins
(2015-11)Membrane proteins are very important in controlling bioenergetics, functional activity, and initializing signal pathways in a wide variety of complicated biological systems. They also represent approximately 50% of the ... -
Bioprospecting for Cyanophages with Biocontrol Potential against Toxin Producing Cyanobacteria in Lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-11)Cyanobacteria are a phylum of blue-green algae in the domain bacteria that get their energy from sun light through photosynthesis. In anaerobic environments, photoautotrophic blue green algae derive electrons by reduction ... -
Bioremediation of heavy metal ions from contaminated soil and water by microbes: A review
(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)Scientists all over the world are working tirelessly on the management of environmental toxicants and their control over the past two decades due to their injurious effects on plants, animals, and humans. These calcitrants ... -
Bioremediation of mortar made from Ordinary Portland Cement degraded by Thiobacillus thioparus using Bacillus flexus
(Heliyon, 2021-06)Cement is widely used as a construction material in the construction industry. However, there are challenges affecting its durability efficacy. Cement mortar/concrete is subject to degradation by aggressive ions such ... -
Biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa
(2009-01-15)Development and deployment of genetically engineered crops requires effective environmental and food safety assessment capacity. In-country expertise is needed to make locally appropriate decisions. In April 2007, biosafety ... -
Biosorption of Chromium (Iii) Ions Onto Banana Petiole
(University of Embu, 2019)Water pollution is a major issue in Kenya. It has continuously led to issues of clean water shortage which had led to citizens to use water that doesn’t meet safety standards. Heavy metals (metals which have densities of ... -
Biotechnology and Genetic engineering- a key to bio-economy. 3rd National Biosafety Conference
(2014-08)Biotechnology and Genetic engineering- a key to bio-economy. 3rd National Biosafety Conference, 11th – 14th August, 2014. Presented at Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.