Egerton Journal of Science and Technology: Recent submissions

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Some Aspects of Oreochromis niloticus baringoensis (Trewavas, 1983) Fishery Assessment and Influence of Selected Water Quality Parametersin the Hot Springs of Lorwai Swamp, Baringo, Kenya

Adamba, S. W; Otachi, E. O; Ong’ondo, G. O (Egerton University, 2019-12)

Water quality has been documented to affect the biology and well-being offish. This study therefore investigatedsome aspects ofOreochromisniloticusbaringoensis(Trewavas, 1983) fishery assessment andthe ...
Exploitation Currency among Artisanal Bait Fishers;Are Intertidal Bait Harvesters Optimal Foragers?Some Consideration for Holistic Management

Kihia, C.M.; Muthumbi, A.; Okondo, J.; Nthiga, A.; Njuguna, V. (Egerton University, 2019-05)

Optimal foragers target prey with superior energetic returns,and suchmetricsunderlie mostmanagement interventions. However, tropical artisanalbait arvestedbyintertidalexcavation and collection,enhance fish ...
Antimicrobial Activity of Streptomycetes Isolated from the Mau Forest Complex in Kenya

Njoroge, H. W.; Muia, A. W.; Boga, H. I.; Otaye, D. O. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Search for newprinciples in biocontrol of plant pathogens different from the classical fungicides is of worldwide interest. Members of the genus Streptomyces are known to produce about 80% of all known ...
Assessment of Water Quality of Lotic and LenticEcosystems in Agbede Wetlands using a Multimetric Approach

Dirisu, A. R.; Ezenwa, M. I. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

In this study, an index method was adopted to grade the water quality of Agbede Wetlands for a period of 18 months (December, 2012 and May, 2014). On monthly basis, water samples were obtained from seven ...
Control of Chickpea Root knot Nematodes(Meloidogyne spp.) in Nakuru County, Kenya using Sudan Grass (Sorghum sudanese)

Kimani, I.M.; Muthamia, J. M.; Otaye, D.O. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Chickpea is a source of food and nutrients to farmers. Chickpea growth and yield production is affected by root knot nematodes. Loss of yields from chickpeas are estimated billions of money annually. Sudan grass (Sorghum ...
Recombinant Protein from Trypanosoma Congolense aGood Diagnostic Antigen in Immunochromatographic Test

Mochabo, K. M.; Suganuma, K.; Thu-Thuy, N.; Zhou, M. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Trypanosomes are hemo-flagellate protozoan parasites that cause disease in humans and livestock called sleeping sickness and nagana, respectively. So far, a vaccine has been elusive because of the ...
The Use of Trichoderma Viride C. in the Management of Chilli Root Knot Disease in Nakuru County, Kenya

Waweru, C. M.; Muthamia, J. M.; Otaye, D. O. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) is a sub-tropical crop grown for its pungent tasting fruits and sour leaves. Kenya is among the largest exporters of chilli. Chilli yields are largely reduced by sedentary nematodes ...
Endo-helminths Infestation in Nile Perch, Lates niloticus, (L.,) and Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus(L.,) in Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Thon, C. C.; Otachi, O. E.; Oldewage, A. A. (Egerton University, 2017-01)

Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L., 1758) and Nile perch, Lates niloticus (L., 1758) were introduced into Lake Victoria in 1950, mainly to boost the fishing economy. Parasitic infections remain a major concern ...
Evaluating Soil Quality and Productivity of DifferentClusters in Kabanon-Kapkamak Irrigation Scheme, Kenya

Muya, E. M.; Yegon, J.; Mangi, P. M.; Gachini, G.N.; Chek, A.L; Thuranira, E. G.; Goro, H.; Owenga, P.; Wasike, V.; Kirigua, V.; Mainuri, Z.G (Egerton University, 2017-01)

This study investigated soil conditions with an objective of differentiating the area into different clusters on the basis of topographical characteristics, hydrological processes, and degree of erosion, soil ...
In Vitro Antiplasmodial Activities of Crude Extracts ofCarissa edulis, Azadirachta indica, Cassia siamea andHarrisonia abyssinica against Plasmodium falciparum

Oduor, P. L; Muleke, C. I.; Shivairo, S. R (Egerton University, 2018-01)

The emerging resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquineand sulfadoxine pyrimethamine drugs in Kenya has necessitated the need to look for new more effective antimalarial drugs. This ...
Effect of Land Use on Leaf Litter Decomposition in Upper Mara Streams, Kenya

Tsisiche, A.; M’merimba, C.; Mbaka, J. G. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Modification of riparian vegetation via land use change alters leaf litter processing rates in streams. This study aimed at investigating the effect of land use change from forestry to agriculture on leaf litter decomposition ...
Performance of Micropropagated and Conventional Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.) Varieties in Three Contrasting Agroecological Zones

Isutsa, D.K (2013-09-25)

Diseased propagules prevent adequate production of passion fruits (Passiflora edulis Sims.) in Kenya. Commercial micropropagation of P. edulis is not practiced in Kenya, and its implications are not known. The objective ...
Population Dynamics of Waterbirds in Wastewater Lagoons in Njoro, Kenya

Kipkemboi, J.; M’Erimba, C; Mathooko, J. M; Mokaya, S (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Waterbirds were studied in a series of three wastewater lagoons located at Egerton University, Njoro Division, Kenya, to elucidate their spatio-temporal population dynamics. The sacred ibis and the yellow-billed ducks were ...
Effect of Heterologous Challenge on the Survival of Sheep Immunzed with Inactivated Elementary Bodies and Recombinant Antigens of Cowdria ruminantium

Kibor, A. C; Sumption, J. K; Paxton, E. A (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Immunization of sheep with inactivated elementary bodies (IEB’s) confers protection against homologous and heterologous challenge among certain stocks of C. ruminantium. Cros-protection between different stocks of C. ...
Effect of Irrigation, Nitrogen and Zinc on Nitrogen and Zinc Content and Uptake in Late Sown Wheat Biomass

Kibe, A.M; Titus, S; Singh, S (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Continuous rice-wheat cropping systems that are heavily dependent on irrigation water, has become a matter of great concern in South Asian countries, particularly in India. This has lead to nutrient and ground water ...
Development and Biotechnology of Pleurotus Mushroom Cultivation

Khare, K. B; Achwanya, O. S; Mutuku, J. M; Gathuru, E. M; Ombiri, J (Egerton University, 2006-01-11)

The increasing population and the decreasing land size for crop cultivation throughout the world poses a serious problem to sufficient food production. The cultivation of Pleurotus mushrooms requires less elaborate ...
Machine and Seed Factors affecting Oil Recovery in Ram Presses

Kamau, J. M.; Some, D. K (2013-09-25)

The ram press is a manual device used to extract oil from oilseeds such as sunflower, sesame, groundnut and rapeseed. Seed and machine factors affect the efficiency of oil extraction. The influence of sunflower seed moisture ...
Spatial and Temporal Variations of Zooplankton in Relation to Some Environmental Factors in Lake Baringo, Kenya

Omondi, R.; Yasindi, A. W.; Magana, A. (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

The zooplankton community of Lake Baringo, a shallow and turbid lake in the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, was studied between April 2008 and November 2009. This study focused on the spatial and temporal ...
Modeling and Analysis of AC-DC Converter PID Controller Optimized with Pattern Search Algorithm

M. M, Kanai,; J. N., Nderu; P.K., Hinga, (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

The paper presents a tuning methodology for the parameters of a PID controller in a three phase Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Three-Level ACDC converter system, often referred as Improved Power Quality Converters (IPQC). A ...
Land and Soil Resources and their Management for Sustainable Agricultural Production in Kenya: Current Position and Future Challenges

Sigunga, D. O.; Wandahwa, P. J. (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

Land and soil make up the cardinal resource-base in any agricultural production system and, hence, their proper management is vital for sustainable agricultural production. A study was conducted to evaluate the availability ...

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