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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 ... -
Impact of human activities on soil organisms in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Soil organisms are organisms that are present in the soil. They comprise less than 1% of the total mass of the soil and play a vital role in supporting all plants. They require certain conditions in the soil in order to ... -
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 ... -
Ground Beetle Abundance at the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Beetles are among the most ecologically diverse group. The carabids (Coleoptera: Carabidae) beetles are distributed in distinct habitats with the highest species diversity in habitats with high vegetation and litter ... -
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 ... -
Variability of soil moisture with time of the day in the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Soil moisture is a key variable in controlling the exchange of water and heat energy between the land surface and atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration. It is a critical hydrological component in various water ... -
Identification of Spittlebug Species Plant Hosts, Ecology and Their Syombiants within the University of Embu-Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Spittlebugs a nymph stage of froghoppers that are insects of the family Cercopidae that inhabits strawberries, nursery stock, and legume forage crops, ornamental grasses. Meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius is the ... -
Xtremophile Bacteria Utilizing Nitrile as Sole Carbon and Nitrogen Sources
(University of Embu, 2019)Nitriles are aliphatic and cyanide containing compounds R-CN. Nitriles are widespread in the environment as a result of biological and industrial activities. Naturally occurring nitriles are found in higher plants, bone ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Cellulose Degrading Bacteria From the Soil in the Forest of University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Cellulolytic bacteria are freely found in the soil and are responsible for degradation of cellulose. Cellulose occurs in a wide variety of living species from the worlds of plants, animals and bacteria as well as amoebas. ... -
Soil Organic Matter Content and Soil Physical-Chemical Properties at the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)rganic matter plays important and multi-faceted role in soil physical and chemical properties. Physically soil organic matter influences soil texture, soil moisture content, water holding capacity and bulky density. ... -
Ground-dwelling insect species abundance and diversity in agricultural and non-disturbed landscapes at the University of Embu.
(University of Embu, 2019)abitat transformations due to conversions of natural habitats to agricultural land are propelled by increasing human populations and demand for resources. While such changes have enabled man to optimally use available ... -
Temporal Dynamics of Bioindicator Phytoplankton Species in Connected Freshwater Ecosystems
(University of Embu, 2019)Bioindicator phytoplankton species form an important component in aquatic systems. Fresh water phytoplankton such as blue-green algae Microcystis spp is indicative of pre-existing high nutrient and eutrophic status. In ... -
Isolation, Characterization and Identification of Cellulose Degrading Bacteria from Dam Five Forest Soil in University
(University of Embu, 2019)Cellulose is the most abundant biological compound on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem and is the main component of plant biomass.it is dominant in waste materials from agricultural industry in the form of stalks, stems ... -
Phytoplankton Species Evenness along a Gradient of Connected Ponds at the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Phytoplankton form an important part of food webs in aquatic ecosystems. Their abundance is influenced by physical and chemical water properties. The water reservoirs at the University of Embu have proven an important ... -
Isolation and Characterisation of Cellulose Degrading Fungi from Dead Wood Sediments at The University of Embu Forest
(University of Embu, 2019)Degradation of cellulose by fungi is a scientifically established phenomenon. This research a successful isolated five fungal isolates named OV1, OV2, OV3 and OV4 were obtained from dead decaying wood at the University ... -
Soil moisture variabillity across soil texture regimes in disturbed and nondisturbed areas of University of Embu in Embu county.
(University of Embu, 2019)Soils are complex porous media comprising of minerals, water, air and organic matter. Soil serves as a media for growth of various types of plant and reservoir of the hydrological cycle. Soil moisture is the amount of ... -
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 ... -
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 ...