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Molecular Phylogeny of Selected Kenyan Eucalyptus Species Inferred from MatK, rbcL and TrnL-F Genes and Their Suitability for Power Transmission Poles
(MDPI, 2022-04)
Genus Eucalyptus belongs to the family Myrtaceae and consists of more than 900 species,
various hybrids and varieties. The major species that are grown in Kenya are Eucalyptus grandis,
E. globulus, E. saligna and E. ...
Nematode diversity and its association with soil properties in monocrop pigeon pea
(Elsevier, 2022-08)
Pigeon pea is a versatile pulse crop grown in semi-arid regions of Kenya; however, its production is affected by
plant-parasitic nematodes. The current study was undertaken to investigate the diversity of nematodes and ...
Effect of supplemental feeding on habitat and crop selection by wild boar in Sweden
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-01)
The wild boar population has increased rapidly during the last 2 decades in Southern and Central Sweden. This rise in population size has caused severe damages to agricultural fields through their foraging behavior. Given ...
Amplicon-based assessment of bacterial diversity and community structure in three tropical forest soils in Kenya
(Heliyon, 2022-11)
Forest soils provide a multitude of habitats for diverse communities of bacteria. In this study, we selected three
tropical forests in Kenya to determine the diversity and community structure of soil bacteria inhabiting ...
Poly-drug use among female and male commercial sex workers visiting a drop in centre in Mombasa County, Kenya
(PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 2022-11-11)
The relationship between commercial sex work and drug use is complex and the two exacerbate each other. In Kenya, Mombasa County has one of the highest populations of drug
users and commercial sex workers. Despite ...
Nematode assemblages, food web indices and metabolic footprints in maize-pigeon pea agro-ecosystems.
(Elsevier, 2022-08)
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) are important food crops in developing countries due to
their multiple benefits. However, their production is constrained by plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) which ...
Vertical Distribution of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Sweet Potato
(Sciendo., 2022)
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) are harmful pests that have
become a severe threat to crop production worldwide. Diversity of
PPN at horizontal and spatial scales influence the effectiveness of
control strategies. This ...
Geomorphic and Climatic Drivers Are Key Determinants of Structural Variability of Mangrove Forests along the Kenyan Coast
(MDPI, 2022-06)
Mangrove forests occur across a diversity of coastal landforms that influence their structural
development and productivity. Preliminary studies in Kenya indicate that mangroves growing in the
region north and south of ...
Nematode assemblages, food web indices and metabolic footprints in maize-pigeon pea agro-ecosystems
(Elsevier Ltd, 2022-08-02)
Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) are important food crops in developing countries due to
their multiple benefits. However, their production is constrained by plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) which ...
Value chain and sustainability of mangrove wood harvesting in Lamu, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2022-08)
Mangrove forests provide harvestable wood and non-wood resources to human society globally. The current
study evaluated value chain of mangrove wood products from Lamu, Kenya, and how these impacts on resources’
sustainability. ...