Browsing Masters Theses:Department of Biological Sciences by Title
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Diversity and Biological Control Potential of Haloalkaliphilic Fungi from Lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that have simple multicellular or unicellular cell structures. They are distributed in terrestrial soils, forests, aquatic habitats and in extreme environments with high ambient salts, ... -
Drought Prevalence in the Horn of Africa and Its Implications on Forest Cover: A Case Study Of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought ... -
Drought prevalence in the horn of Africa and its implications on forest cover: a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-11)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought events ... -
The Effects of Herbivory on interactions of pollinators and flowers in Acacia SPP. (Fabaceae,mimosoideae) in Laikipia
(Kenyatta University, 2005)Acacia trees are among the most dominant tree species found in semi arid ecosystems with a vast geographical distribution throughout the savanna habitats. The trees are leguminous and have remarkable ability to fix nitrogen ... -
Epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis and Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among women of Reproductive age in kwale county, kenya
(Samuel Mutua Ngui, 2024-08)Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are prevalent infections in Sub-Saharan Africa especially in low-income setting. School aged children have been the main target of preventive chemotherapy in the ... -
Food web structure of Nematode communities associated with rice in Mwea, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-07)In Kenya, rice is an important staple crop after wheat and maize and the rate of consumption surpasses its production. Apart from consumption, rice is a cash crop for smallholder farmers including those in Kirinyaga ... -
Food web structure of Nematode communities associated with rice in Mwea, Kenya
(2023-07)In Kenya, rice is an important staple crop after wheat and maize and the rate of consumption surpasses its production. Apart from consumption, rice is a cash crop for smallholder farmers including those in Kirinyaga ... -
Food web structure of Nematode communities associated with rice in Mwea, Kenya
(2023-07)In Kenya, rice is an important staple crop after wheat and maize and the rate of consumption surpasses its production. Apart from consumption, rice is a cash crop for smallholder farmers including those in Kirinyaga ... -
Food web structure of Nematode communities associated with rice in mwea,Kenya.
(UoEm, 2023-07)In Kenya, rice is an important staple crop after wheat and maize and the rate of consumption surpasses its production. Apart from consumption, rice is a cash crop for smallholder farmers including those in Kirinyaga ... -
Food web structure of Nematode communities associated with rice in mwea,Kenya.
(UoEm, 2023-07)In Kenya, rice is an important staple crop after wheat and maize and the rate of consumption surpasses its production. Apart from consumption, rice is a cash crop for smallholder farmers including those in Kirinyaga ... -
Genetic Diversity and Antigenic Variation of Rabies Viruses from Different Host Species in Eastern and Western Parts of Kenya
(Evalyne Nyambura Wambugu, 2024-08)Rabies, a viral illness that causes deadly encephalitis, claims over 59,000 lives globally each year, with approximately 2,000 deaths happening in Kenya despite effective countermeasures for both humans and dogs. This study ... -
Genetic Diversity of Aphid Species Attacking Amaranth and Nightshades in Different Agro-Ecological Zones of Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Embu, 2016-09)Aphids are the major pests of vegetables leading to a significant yield loss in African indigenous vegetables including amaranth and nightshades. Information on the types of aphids that infest these vegetables and their ... -
Genetic diversity of selected kenyan eucalyptus species and their suitability as power transmission poles
(DAISY CHEBET, 2024-08)Eucalyptus is a genus in the Myrtaceae family that has many varieties of species. Among these species, Eucalyptus grandis, E. globulus, E. saligna and E. camaldulensis are majorly found in Kenya. E. grandis is the only ... -
Genetic factors implicated in asymptomatic malaria infections
(UoEm, 2024-08)Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections can be classified as either asymptomatic or symptomatic which includes uncomplicated malaria, severe malaria, cerebral malaria, and naïve malaria. In symptomatic cases, individuals ... -
Influence Of Drought On Interactions Among Aphids, Aphid Predators And Fusarium Infection On Barley Crop In Sweden
(University of Embu, 2022-09-20)Climate-change leads to extreme droughts, but it is difficult to predict how crop pests are affected. Drought may alter behavior of crop pests such as aphids that facilitate transmission of pathogens like Fusarium ... -
Inheritance patterns of morphological Characters and the karyotype of crotalaria Species in kenya
(Mercy Achieng Wasonga, 2020-11)Slender leaf (Crotalaria spp.) is an African indigenous leafy vegetable with high nutritional benefits. However, despite these benefits, this vegetable has been neglected in terms of research, and information on breeding ... -
Mathematical Modelling and Simulation of Competition for Students’ Population Via Influence And Economic Factors With Holling Type Ii Response
(UoEm, 2023-08)The increase in Kenyan population attracted the establishment of more schools, both public schools and private schools. This was due to the need to cater for the increasing number of students being enrolled in schools. ... -
Microbial Community Diversity and Structure within Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Central Highlands of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Microbial diversity and function in agro-ecosystems is influenced by various aspects linked to soil and agronomic practices for example, tillage, irrigation, crop rotation and application of organic and inorganic inputs. ... -
Mitigation of Crop-Raiding Wild Boars in Selected Counties in Sweden: Assessing Feasibility of Electric Fences and Supplementary Feeding
(University of Embu, 2022-04-06)Wild boar (Sus scrofa) is a wild Suidae native in Europe, North West Africa and Asia. The population of wild boar has drastically increased during the last threedecades in Southern and Central Sweden. This increase in ... -
Molecular characterization of denitrifying Bacteria and their potential In reduction Of nitrogenous Compounds In Lake Victoria, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-06-19)Nutrient loading with nitrogen and phosphorus in receiving waters is an increasing concern worldwide. In Lake Victoria basin, the substantial inflow of nutrients has led to extensive eutrophication which has resulted in ...