Samuel Bekele*, Solomon Sorsa, Daniel Fitamo, Zinabu Gebremariam and Gunnhild Riise(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Concentration of heavy metals (Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Pb and Hg) in cabbages and potatoes were determined and the potential human health risks due to the consumption of the vegetables have been estimated. Mean concentrations ...
Aondoaseer Kasar, Ndubisi A Chidi, Adilieje Chioma M and Ibegbu Madu D(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
This study investigated the effects of aqueous stem bark of Cissus populnea (C.p) extract on some parameters in diabetic Wistar rats. Fresh stem bark of C.p was air dried, pulverized, and mixed with distilled water at room ...
The orchidaceae (orchid family) is the second largest family of flowering plants after the Asteraceae. Orchids are important in herbal medicine, the food industry, perfumery industry and as ornamentals. They rely on ...
Musikoyo, Eddison Opiyo*, Muia, Anastasia Wairimu and Oduor, Steve Omondi(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
This study investigated the ability to degrade chicken feathers by bacteria isolated from flamingo feathers in Lake Nakuru which can be applied in the degradation of poultry and abattoir wastes for the production of protein ...
Samuel Were, Rama Narla, E. W. Mutitu, J.W Muthomi, Luiza Munyua , Dries Roobroeck, Bernard Vanlauwe and Janice Thies(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Composts and biochar improve soil fertility and also suppress fungal soil-borne diseases through their ability to promote beneficial microbial communities. The study sought to determine the mechanisms through which biochar ...
Amal A. Badr and Walid M. Fouad(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
This study aimed to morphologically identify the highest possible microalgae biodiversity in a sample collected from the River Nile using the culture-based method. Water samples were cultured on the two commonly used media ...
Williams Kwari Joshua* and Yaduma Gaiuson Wandiahyel(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products are now known as microcontaminants due to their effects on bacterial resistance and effect on non-targeted organisms. Most recently, these substances have been found in surface ...
The majority of bacteria responsible for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs) are multiresistant to antibiotics. The objectives of this study are to describe the antibiotic resistance of these bacteria in LRTIs and ...
Kazi Rafsan Radeen, Fahmida Binte Hafiz, Rumana Haque, Talita Zahin Choudhury, Mohammad Kamruzzaman and Laila Noor Islam(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Destabilization of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary artery is the result of Oxidative Stress (OS) that damage the myocardial tissues in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). This study investigated the activities of certain ...
Khasisi D. Lukhabi*, Muia A. Wairimu and Kipkemboi K. Julius(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Egerton University (EU) uses Wastewater Stabilization Ponds (WSPs) for wastewater treatment. An adjoining wetland with gravel bed substrate and freesurface flow meant to polish discharge before releasing into River Njoro ...
Oniang’o Mary, Opisa; Oliver Stafford Achwanya; Daniel Otieno Otaye; Japheth Mburugu Muthamia(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Experiments were conducted at James Finlay Kenya, Tarakwet farm in Kericho county to test the efficacy of various biostimulants, i.e., biozyme 2.5 ml/L, hicure 2.5 ml/L, foltron 2.0 ml/L, codamine radicular 2.0 ml/L, alexin ...
P. A., Mendy; A., Kargbo; M. E., Entonu(African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
Scientists all over the world are working tirelessly on the management of environmental toxicants and their control over the past two decades due to their injurious effects on plants, animals, and humans. These calcitrants ...
Samuel A., Were; Rama, Narla; E. W., Mutitu; J.W., Muthomi; Liza M., Munyua; Dries, Roobroeck; Bernard, Vanlauwe; Janice, E(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)
Common bean production is constrained by root rot complexes resulting to as much as 70% losses in Kenya. This study sought to establish the effect of soil amendments biochar and vermicompost on root rot fungal pathogens ...
The abundance and distribution of malaria vectors as well as compliance with the use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) are key factors in the fight against malaria. Malaria vector species composition, distribution and ...
Introduction: UPEC (Uropathogenic Escherichia coli) strains were evaluated to know the prevalence rate of virulence genes, antimicrobial activities of Cd-L1, Ni-L1 and Cu-L1 transition metal complexes, in silico screening ...
The study was done to determine the levels of interferon-gamma, Interleukin 6 (IL-6), Interleukin 10 (IL-10), iron status, hepcidin and hematological parameters of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis based on duration of ...
Present experiment was conducted on 32 sunflower genotypes (11 CMS lines and 21 Restorer lines) on the basis of their diverse origin, growth habit, phenology and adaptation with an object to assess variation in oil yield ...
Smoking of cigarettes worsens morbidity and mortality rates by prompting cancer, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and oral diseases. Despite having all these severe risks of smoking, the habit is unacceptably widespread, ...
Introduction: Diabetic complications as peripheral neuropathy and delayed wound healing affect patient’s quality of life and may lead to amputation. Several mechanisms are involved in mediating these complications including ...
Sclerocarya birrea is a multipurpose species which is recognized as a plant species of commercial, medicinal and cultural importance in Africa. However, it remains in the wild and its production and existence are dependent ...