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Free Living Nematode Diversity in Polluted Soils: A Meta-Analysis
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Soil disturbances affects the community structures of soil organisms and the deterioration of the soil environment can be evaluated by studying these changes. Many experimental results have been published on the effects ... -
Free-Living Nematode Diversity in Organic and Conventional Farming Systems: A Meta-Analysis.
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Research indicates that agricultural management practices affect the diversity of organic farms. Theoretically, organic farming should lead to a higher diversity of free living nematodes (FLNs) compared to conventional ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Soil Moisture Content on Land Cover within the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Land cover plays an important role in controlling spatial and temporal variations of soil moisture globally by influencing infiltration rates, runoff and evapotranspiration. Which is important to crop growth, vegetation ... -
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 ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Bacterial Coliforms in Yoghurt Produced at The University of Embu Dairy Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)his study aimed at isolating and characterizing bacterial coliforms in yoghurt produced at the University of Embu dairy farm. 250 ml yoghurt was used for experimentation at the microbiology laboratory(lab). MaCconkey ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Lipase Production by Lipid Degradng Bacteria Species in Waste Water in Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Lipids are hydrophobic non polar and made up of hydrocarbon chains. Lipid degrading bacteria are able to completely remove lipids in waste water by use of lipase enzyme. Other microorganisms such as yeast, bacteria and ... -
Microbial Contamination Levels of Milk from Different Milk Handlers in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Microbial contamination of milk and milk products continues to pose detrimental health and economic effects in Kenya. Studies have shown that contamination in whole milk could arise from primary microbial contamination ... -
Pathogenic Fungal Diversity in Onions (Allium cepa) from Different Growing Regions of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Onions in storage are affected by different species of fungal pathogens causing rots leading to huge monetary losses. In addition, the fungal pathogens are a health risk to onion consumers. We seek to study the diversity ... -
Phytopathogenic Fungi Causing Leaf Lesions and Vascular Wilt on Crotalaria Species in Migori and Embu Counties
(University of Embu, 2019)Crotalaria brievidens and Crotalaria ochroleuca are horticultural crops that are largely consumed in western parts of Kenya and other parts of the country. However, this plant, a part from its use as a source of food by ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of Snail-Transmitted Parasites and the Role Of Snails in Parasite Transmission to Humans in Mwea East
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Snails are a diverse group of mollusks that occupy terrestrial, fresh water and marine environments. Snails act as a host of different parasites leading to snail-borne parasitic diseases. The aim of the study was to ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Starch Degrading Bacteria Species in Embu County, Kenya. A Case of Microhabitats in University of Embu Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)Starch is the most abundant storage polysaccharide of plants and the chief source of carbohydrates for humans and is therefore of considerable economic importance. The polysaccharide is deposited plants in the form of ...