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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. ...