Browsing Department of Biological Sciences by Title
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Abundance of root-knot nematodes in the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Root-knot nematodes are parasitic microorganisms that attack the roots of almost all species on plants. They cause devastating effects on important crops throughout the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Tea Senna Leaf Extracts on Standard Laboratory Bacteria Strains
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Senna tea is a popular herbal remedy that’s often marketed as a laxative, weight loss aid, and detox method. However, there’s little scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Senna tea for most of these uses aside ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus limon on Escherichia coli Indicator Strain
(University of Embu, 2019)The purpose of this research was to evaluate antimicrobial activity of Citrus limon on pathogenic bacterial species Escherichia coli. Lemon is a citrus fruit and is an important medicinal plant of family Rutacea. It ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Emilia Discifolia Leaf Extracts Against Standard Laboratory Test Microorganisms
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Emilia discifolia is a species of plants in the family Asteraceae and is classified as a medicinal plant due to its antimicrobial activities. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Emilia ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Plant J Leaf and Bark Extracts Against Standard Laboratory Test Microorganisms
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Plant extracts with medicinal value have been used to treat many diseases that can either be bacterial, fungal or parasitic among many others. The aim of the study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of plant J ... -
The Antimicrobial Properties of Garlic Against the Common Food Spoiling Bacteria Escherichia Coli
(University of Embu, 2019)Garlic is known to have numerous beneficial effects for human health. However, little information is known on its mechanism of controlling microorganisms that cause human epidemics. This study aims at evaluating the use ... -
Antimicrobial Properties of Kigelia Africana (Sousage Tree) Leaf Extracts
(University of Embu, 2021-09)The use of Kigelia Africana also known as “Sausage tree” as a source of medicine among the Traditional African Society has tremendously been exploited in the past for their medicinal value playing a critical role in ... -
Antimicrobial Properties of Plant Extract K Leaf Extracts On Standard Laboratory Test Microorganism
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Medicinal plants have played an important role in drug discovery, with many pharmaceutical products originating from plants. Isolation and characterization of antibacterial compounds are still relevant today because of ... -
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Of Neem [Azadirchta Indica] Plant Leaf Extracts against Standard Bacterial Strains
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Neem is fast growing tree of the mahogany family Meliaceae used in traditional medicine as a source of many therapeutic agents by many communities and grows well in tropical countries. The aim of the study was to evaluate ... -
Assessment of Bacterial Contaminants in Roasted African Sausages and Raw Salad in Embu Town and Kangaru Market
(University of Embu, 2021-09)African sausages are local popular delicacies in Kenya. Demand for these sausages has resulted in this delicacy’s vendors being on the increase. However, the health risk posed to unsuspecting consumers of African sausages ... -
Assessment of Occurrence of Escherichia Coli from Dams at the University Of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Water is a very important resource and therefore its quality should be monitored to ensure it is not contaminated. Water can be polluted by plastic material, chemical effluences and fecal matter. Fecal contamination from ... -
Bacteria Isolated from Lake Magadi Soil with Potential for Utilization of Different Substrates
(University of Embu, 2020)There is a wide distribution of soda lakes in the world, but most are found in arid and semi-arid areas. Soda lakes contain high salt concentration with a high pH. This study was done in Lake Magadi, located in the ... -
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 ...
