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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...