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Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi-Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-12-29)
Hyphaene compressa is an economically important palm in Africa. Despite its significant role in the livelihoods of rural
communities, the diversity of doum palm is poorly documented and studied. In addition, it has no ...
In vitro anti-cancer efficacy and phyto-chemical screening of solvent extracts of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth
(Cell press, 2021-01-25)
Background and objectives: Kigelia africana is a medicinal plant growing naturally in many parts of Africa. In Kenya,
a water concoction of the plant is used to treat breast and prostate cancers. Laboratory data on its ...
Precision Agriculture for Resource Use Efficiency in Smallholder Farming Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2021-01-21)
Opportunities exist for adoption of precision agriculture technologies in all parts of the
world. The form of precision agriculture may vary from region to region depending on technologies
available, knowledge levels and ...
Anti-inflammatory norhopanes from the root bark of Fagaropsis angolensis (Engl.) H.M.Gardner
(Elsevier, 2020-06-17)
Two new norhopane derivatives namely 3β,6β,22-trihydroxy-7β,11α-di[(4-hydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-21αH-24-
norhopa-4(23)-ene (1) and 3β,6β,22-trihydroxy-7β-[(4-hydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-21αH-24-norhopa-4(23)-ene (2)
together with two ...
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change
(2020-12-21)
Africa is under pressure from climate stresses and is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate
change. In Kenya, agriculture is the backbone of the economy making it an important contributor to
food security of rural ...
Serological evidence of single and mixed infections of Rift Valley fever virus, Brucella spp. and Coxiella burnetii in dromedary camels in Kenya
(PLOS, 2021-03)
Camels are increasingly becoming the livestock of choice for pastoralists reeling from
effects of climate change in semi-arid and arid parts of Kenya. As the population of camels
rises, better understanding of their role ...
Phenomic characterization of Crotalaria germplasm for crop improvement
(Cabi, 2021-03)
Background: Diversifcation of global food systems through exploration of traditional varieties and wild edible plant
species is a focal mitigation strategy for food security worldwide. The present study determined the ...
Biomass and productivity of seagrasses in Africa
(De Gruyter, 2016-05)
: There is growing interest in carbon stocks and
flows in seagrass ecosystems, but recent global reviews
suggest a paucity of studies from Africa. This paper reviews
work on seagrass productivity, biomass and sediment ...
Impact of low-cost management techniques on population dynamics of plant-parasitic nematodes in sweet potato
(Elsevier, 2020-07)
Sweet potato is an important food security crop but its production is limited by various biotic constraints including plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN). In Kenya, current PPN management practices in sweet potato have several ...
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Herpes Virus Type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), and Syphilis among Female Sex Workers in Malindi, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2019-06)
The prevalence of Human Herpes Virus type 8 (HHV-8), Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and syphilis is high in Sub-
Saharan Africa. Studies on HHV-8 in Kenya are few and data on its coinfection with HIV and syphilis ...