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Bacteria Isolates from Microbial Mats in Lake Magadi with Potential for Substrate Utilization
(University of Embu, 2019)Lake Magadi is an alkaline, hypersaline environment with extreme environmental conditions that allow specific microorganisms with specific characteristics to flourish. Its pH ranges from 9-11.5, very high temperatures, ... -
Beneficial or Not? The Efficacy of Ultra Violet Sterilization Chambers in Barber Shops within Juja
(University of Embu, 2019)Over the past few years, hairdressing, especially among men, has gained popularity and this has been attributed to the increase in disposable personal income and peer pressure among mainly the youth to conform to the ... -
Bioactive Producing Bacteria Obtained from Termite’s Subterranean Nests and Surrounding Mound Soil at University of Embu Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)Embu County has a range of climates ranging from wet and cool in the northern portions that traverse up Mount Kenya to relatively warm and dry in the central and southern parts of the County. Due to this gradient in ... -
Cellulolytic Bacteria in Rumen Contents of Carcasses from Majimbo Abattoir in Embu County Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Cellulose is a biopolymer that is found widely distributed on earth and it is a constituent of the plant cell walls and some algae. Cellulose hydrolyzing bacteria are adapted well to the environments containing cellulose ... -
Changes in the physico-chemical parameters of the university dams
(University of Embu, 2019)Located in Embu County, at the southern side of Mount Kenya, there are four water reservoirs in the University all of which are connected to each other in a series. These dams have received little scientific attention ... -
Characterization of Carica Papaya Seedlings Pathogens In Kamiu Tree Nurseries at Embu County
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an important fruit crop cultivated in many parts of the world. Its cultivation happens in different stages; from seeds, to seedling and finally to a grown papaya crop. Papaya crop in its ... -
Comparative Load of Escherichia coli in DAM3 AND DAM5 Of the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Escherichia coli (E.coli) hardiness, versatility, broad use and ease of handling have made it the most intensively studied and best understood organism worldwide. However, research on E.coli has primarily examined it as ... -
Determination of effect of water availability (during the dry season) on abudance of vachellia xanthophloea around dam 5 in Embu University, Embu county, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Water sources are an important feature in many terrestrial ecosystems as they provide continuity of the hydrological cycle in many aspects. They provide vapor that rises to form clouds and later fall as rain precipitation ... -
Diversity and Anti-Microbial Resistance Profiles of Selected Bacterial Species in Chicken Droppings from a Poultry Farm in Juja Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)Indigenous chicken production in most African countries including Kenya is traditionally based on free feed resources available in the surrounding environment. There is high risk of zoonosis that could be an important ... -
Effect of cultivation on soil moisture content in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2020)Soil moisture is one of the major components of soil fertility. It plays a key role in the growth of plants. A clear indication of soil water significance to plants. To achieve high farm productivity, plants will require ... -
Effect of land use on selected soil properties in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Human population’s pressures on land resources have increased the need to assess impacts of land use change on soil quality. In order to assess effects of land use changes on soil quality properties in University of ... -
Effect of soil PH on distribution of soil organisms
(University of Embu, 2020)Soil pH is a very influential variable in soil. The degree of acidity and alkalinity of soil determines the type and number of soil organisms present in the soil. Presence of soil organisms is important because it improves ... -
Effects of Aloe Vera Leaf Gel (Aloe Barbadensis) on the Microbial Activity of Bacillus Subtilis in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2019)Aloe vera is a perennial draught resistant plant containing more amount of gel in fluctuating amount at different seasons. The plant contains mineral elements such as calcium, iron and zinc. Its gels also contain ... -
Effects of mulching on soil moisture content in the maize plantation of the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2020)Conservation of soil moisture content in Kenya requires improvement of agricultural practices which translates to improvement of yield per unit area of land. Besides poor soil nutrients status, water is a limiting factor ... -
Effects of Pig Slurry Application on Plant Growth and Microbial Community Abundance
(University of Embu, 2019)The use of pig slurry as an alternative source of soil nutrients to inorganic fertilizers has grown tremendously over the past few years. This study focused on determining the effect of the use of the pig slurry on the ... -
Enzyme and Antimicrobial Producing Actinomycetes from Termite Mounds at the University of Embu Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)This study explores for enzyme and antimicrobial producing Actinomycetes from termite mounds at the University of Embu farm. Actinomycetes from soil samples were isolated by spread plate technique on Actinomycete Isolation ... -
Estimation of Sedge Biomass around the dams at University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)The role of vegetation as natural carbon sinks is widely acknowledged with many researchers focusing on understanding the carbon capture and storage in vegetation types and species. Wetlands are among the major carbon ... -
Evaluating the effect of soil moisture content on root-knot nematodes in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2018)The distribution and abundance of root-knot nematodes is largely affected by soil moisture content. A study was conducted to examine the effects of soil moisture content on RKN in crops fields in University of Embu. ... -
Evaluation of water pH levels in Dam one and five at the University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Water pH levels in most aquatic sites have been compromised by introduction of modern technologies such as industries, mining, burning of fossil fuels and farming resulting in increased research interest in water quality ... -
Extra-Cellular Enzyme Producing Fungi from Termite Nests at The University of Embu Soils
(University of Embu, 2019)group of fungi are capable of degrading cellulose which is a complex polysaccharide of plants since they produce cellulase enzymes. The research on the isolation and determination of substrate degrading fungi isolated ...