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Complete genome sequence of the gliding freshwater bacterium Fluviicola taffensis type strain (RW262T)
(2011)
Fluviicola taffensis O'Sullivan et al. 2005 belongs to the monotypic genus Fluviicola within the family Cryomorphaceae. The species is of interest because of its isolated phylogenetic lo-cation in the genome-sequenced ...
Screening for Water Deficit Tolerance, Relative Growth Analysis and Agrobacterium-Infectivity in Tropical Maize [Zea Mays L.] Inbred Lines in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-10)
The gap between maize demand and regional supply is increasing as small-holder farmers grapple with many challenges, key among them drought. Research in identifying maize lines that are tolerant to water deficit and that ...
Mitochondrial DNA variation of Bemisia tabaci (gennadius) (hemiptera: aleyrodidae) infesting cassava in Kenya
(2011)
Bemisia tabaci is a widely distributed crop pest affecting the yield of a broad range of agricultural, fiber, vegetableand ornamental crops. It is an extremely polyphagous pest that causes direct damage and can act as a ...
Determinants of Electronic Health in Developing Countries
(2014-04)
Limitations of paper-based records are influencing a transition across the globe towards Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and in general electronic health (eHealth). However, despite the well documented benefits of eHealth, ...
Fish Species Composition and Diversity of Small Riverine Ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(2012-09)
Riverine ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) significantly contribute to the lake’s water budget and aquatic biodiversity. Despite their significance to the lakes fisheries, only limited biodiversity studies have ...
Laboratory surveillance of cholera in Nyanza Province
(2014)
Cholera continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many areas of the
world, and there is currently a high frequency of new outbreaks in Africa. Following a confirmed cholera outbreak in Siaya, Kisumu, ...
Towards a national policy to support wastewater reuse in Kenya
(2011)
Kenya is a water-scarce country with the capital city, Nairobi, receiving less than 100
l/capita/day. Potable water for irrigation and industrial use is generally unavailable, and this calls for alternative water sources. ...
5 Infrared Drying
(CRC Press, 2010-07-26)
This chapter will present the mechanism, techniques, and advantages of infrared (IR) drying
for various food and agricultural products. The propagation of IR radiation from a source
(considered as any material at a ...
Complete genome sequence of Syntrophobotulus glycolicus type strain (FlGlyRT)
(2011)
Syntrophobotulus glycolicus Friedrich et al. 1996 is currently the only member of the genus Syntrophobotulus within the family Peptococcaceae. The species is of interest because of its isolated phylogenetic location in the ...
Isolation and characterization of bacteria isolates from soil feeding termites and soil from Juja and Kakamega forest in Kenya
(2010)
In the last several years information on the gut ecosystem of termites has continued to be gathered. Most studies have been focused on wood feeding termites but studies on soil feeders remain sparse owing to their difficulty ...