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