University of Embu Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating the effect of soil moisture content on root-knot nematodes in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2018)The distribution and abundance of root-knot nematodes is largely affected by soil moisture content. A study was conducted to examine the effects of soil moisture content on RKN in crops fields in University of Embu. ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...