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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 to the ...
Assessment of Water Quality of Lotic and Lentic Ecosystems 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 designated ...
Antimicrobial Activity of Streptomycetes Isolated from the Mau Forest Complex in Kenya

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

Search for new principles 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 antibiotics in ...
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 a Good Diagnostic Antigen in Immunochromatographic Test

Mochabo, K. M.; Suganuma, K.; Thu-Thuy, N.; Zhou, M.; Shin-ichiro, K.; Suzuki, Y.; Inoue, N. (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 immunodominant variant ...
Effect of Land Use on Leaf Litter Decomposition in Upper Mara Streams, Kenya

Tsisiche, A.; Mbaka, J. G.; M’merimba, C. M. (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 ...
Evaluating Soil Quality and Productivity of Different Clusters 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, 2018-01)

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 surface ...
In Vitro Antiplasmodial Activities of Crude Extracts of Carissa edulis, Azadirachta indica, Cassia siamea and Harrisonia abyssinica against Plasmodium falciparum

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

The emerging resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to chloroquine and sulfadoxine pyrimethamine drugs in Kenya has necessitated the need to look for new more effective antimalarial drugs. This study investigated the in ...
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 (Meloidogyne ...

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