Masters Theses:Department of Biological Sciences: Recent submissions
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Putative Functions of Novel Antennae Chemosensory Gene Repertoire of Male Tsetse Fly, Glossina morsitans morsitans
(BILLIAH KEMUNTO BWANA, 2022-11)Tsetse fly is a primary vector of Human African Trypanosomiasis and Animal African Trypanosomiasis. Tsetse fly exploits chemical cues from the environment to distinguish a non- from suitable hosts. Genes in tsetse fly ... -
Bacterial Food Contaminants in Vended Fast Foods, Soil and Water in Embu Town, Kenya
(SUSAN WAIRIMU MURIUKI, 2020-11)Ready to eat fast food vending business has grown exponentially however, the microbiological safety of most of these fast foods is questionable. Despite the cholera outbreak in Embu in 2017, diminutive information exists ... -
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 ... -
The success of eco-engineering mangrove restoration in a high energy area, at gazi bay, kenya
(Gladys Kinya, 2024-08)Mangroves and their ecosystem offer a range of globally recognized benefits, yet they continue to be lost and degraded. Efforts to restore lost mangroves using conventional methods in high-energy areas result in low ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Cover Change and Vegetation Carbon Stocks of Mangrove Forests in Lamu County, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-04)Mangroves around the world are being threatened by a combination of natural and human factors. Losses of mangroves leads to reduced forest cover and enhanced carbon emission. This study assessed cover change, forest ... -
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. ... -
Putative Functions of Novel Antennae Chemosensory Gene Repertoire of Male Tsetse Fly, Glossina Morsitans Morsitans
(UoEm, 2022-11)Tsetse fly is a primary vector of Human African Trypanosomiasis and Animal African Trypanosomiasis. Tsetse fly exploits chemical cues from the environment to distinguish a non- from suitable hosts. Genes in tsetse fly ... -
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 ... -
Bacterial biological control agents in the management of bacterial wilt(curtobacterium Flaccumfaciens PV.Flaccumfaciens) in the common bean
(UoEm, 2023-08)Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are widely grown throughout the world and provide valuable protein, vitamins and other nutrients. If the challenges related to its production are resolved, food security can be guaranteed ... -
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 ... -
Value chain and unstainability of Mangrove Wood Harvesting In Lamu County, Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-06)Mangrove forests provide harvestable wood and non-wood resources to human society around the world. The current study evaluated value chain of mangrove wood products from Lamu County, Kenya, and how these impacts on ... -
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 ... -
Structural Variability Of Mangrove Forests along the Coast of Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Mangrove forests occur across a diversity of coastal landforms with different geomorphological, climatic and oceanographic influences. These factors influence mangrove structural development and productivity and as a ...