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Phytoplankton Composition, Growth Rates and Oil Production Potential of Fast Growing Species from Lake Naivasha and Water Reservoirs at Embu University College
(University of Embu, 2017-01)
The demand for non-renewable fossil fuel has greatly increased in the last few years from 84 million barrels of fossil fuel per day in 1980’s to over 100 million barrels per day in 1990. To supplement this demand, research ...
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 ...
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 ...
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Cancer has become a key public health affliction worldwide. Recent studies have
shown that genetic factors cause only 5–10% of all human cancers, while the rest are
caused by lifestyle. Epidemiological and clinical studies ...
Response of Spk 004 to Meloidogyne Species Infestation and Impact of Sweet Potato Management Practices on Nematofauna in Mwea, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is an important food crop consumed throughout
Africa. However, sweet potato yields are greatly reduced by pests including plant
parasitic nematodes. Management of nematodes in sweet ...
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. ...
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, ...
Cytokine Levels and T cell Apoptosis Associated With Cerebral Malaria Immunopathology During Plasmodium berghei Anka Infection In A Mouse Model
(2013)
During the course of malaria infection, a range of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines are
produced by the host immune system. Successful recovery from malaria involves striking a
balance between these counteracting ...
Competence of Tropical Maize Lines to Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation and the Expression of Maize Poly (ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP2) Gene under Drought Stress.
(Kenyatta University, 2017)
Drought stress affects many maize growing regions in sub-Saharan Africa. As population increases, the gap between maize supply and demand increases. There is, therefore, need to develop maize lines that are tolerant to ...
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 ...