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Action and variation potential electrical signals in higher plants
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021)This review evaluates the types of electrical signals (ESs) in plants, generation and propagation of various ESs, their ways of transmission within the plant body and their corresponding physiological significance. It ... -
Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence-based farming systems of Eastern Kenya
(2016-09-15)Background Globally, there is great concern about expanding agricultural activities due to their impact in the conservation of agrobiodiversity. African continent is known for its richness in biodiversity. In Kenya, there ... -
Behavioral patterns and responses to human disturbance of wild somali ostrich in Samburu, Kenya
(2016)Somali ostrich has suffered a drastic decline in its population and range mainly due to hunting over the years for meat, skin and feathers. Urgent conservation measures should therefore be taken to reverse this trend ... -
Biological control of desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria Forskål)
(CAB International, 2021)Desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria Forskål) is one of the most serious agricultural pests in the world due to its voracity, speed of reproduction, and range of flight. We discuss the current state of knowledge on its ... -
A botanical inventory and diversity assessment of Mt. Marsabit forest, a sub-humid montane forest in the arid lands of northern Kenya
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2007)A botanical inventory and diversity of trees, shrubs (‡5 cm diameter at breast height [dbh]), herbs, climbers and lianas was assessed in plots (154) of 20 · 5 m in Mt. Marsabit forest, northern Kenya. We recorded 52 species ... -
Characteristics of Waste Pickers in Nakuru and Thika Municipal Dumpsites in Kenya
(Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2019-08-21)Dumpsite waste picking is prevalent in many developing countries of which Kenya is one. Waste pickers play an important role in waste recycling by recovering and providing materials to the waste recycling industry. Aim: ... -
Characterization of Antibioticproducing Actinomycetes Isolated from River Tana and Lake Elementaita in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 2023-08-01)The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a global health concern, necessitating the search for novel sources of antibiotics. Actinomycetes, a group of microorganisms, have been known for their ability to ... -
Ecological restoration of pastoral landscapes in the drylands of East Africa
(Journal of Dryland Agriculture, 2021-01-26)The East African drylands cover about 47% of the land surface and host about 20 million people. Rural people living in the drylands are mainly pastoralists who depend on livestock for both economic and social well-being. ... -
Effect of pH, Carbon and Nitrogen Sources on Antibiotic Production by Actinomycetes Isolates from River Tana and Lake Elementaita, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 2023-08-04)The escalating concern over antibiotic resistance and its profound impact on public health have underscored the urgent need to explore alternative reservoirs of antimicrobial agents. In this regard, Actinomycetes have ... -
Effector gene vap1based DGGE fingerprinting to assess variation within and among Globodera species and populations.
(2019-11-12)Population-level genetic tools to study the epidemiology of potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are needed to evaluate their adaptive potential and validate management strategies. The effector gene vap1 is essential in early ... -
Effects of Auxin and Source of Explants on Callus Induction of Tropical Maize
(2012)Induction of callus from explants is a critical process in regeneration, micropropagation and transformation of plants. Formation of callus from plant tissues on culture is affected by different factors. This study sought ... -
Effects of dibenzylbutyrolactone lignans arctigenin and trachelogenin on the motility of isolated rat ileum
(Elsevier, 2022)Dibenzylbutyrolactone-type lignans are phenolic compounds of medical importance. The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of two such lignans, arctigenin and trachelogenin on the motility of isolated rat ileum ... -
Enhanced Utilization of Biotechnology Research and Development Innovations in Eastern and Central Africa for Agro-ecological Intensification
(Springer, 2014-07-16)The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) through its Agrobiodiversity and Biotechnology Programme is enhancing the utilization of biotechnology research and development ... -
Factors enhancing the level of utilisation of research knowledge on ecosystems
(CABI, 2021-07)The significant resource investment in research on ecosystems for development of the Global South does not necessarily result in high levels of research knowledge utilisation (RKU). Understanding the factors associated ... -
Genetic Characterization and Diversity of Rhizobium Isolated from Root Nodules of Mid-Altitude Climbing Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties.
(2018-05-15)The increasing interest in the use of rhizobia as biofertilizers in smallholder agricultural farming systems of the Sub-Saharan Africa has prompted the identification of a large number of tropical rhizobia strains and led ... -
Habits of a highly successful cereal killer, Striga
(PLOS Pathogens, 2018-01-11)Striga is a highly successful pathogen of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa. Also known as witchweed, Striga is an attractive parasitic plant whose beautiful flowers belie its noxiousness. Most cultivated cereals, including ... -
An Inventory and Assessment of Exotic and Native Plant Species Diversity in the Kenyan Rangelands:-Case Study of Narok North Sub-County.
(2015)A botanical inventory and diversity of exotic and native species was assessed in the rangeland of Narok North sub-County, Kenya. A total of 72 species were recorded, composed of 64 species of trees and shrubs and eight ... -
Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Infections in Tharaka-Nithi County
(International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2022-08-22)Health care is a basic need to humans which can only be achieved with medicines with high efficacy against disease causing pathogens. Globally, gastrointestinal infections are major health concern particularly to travelers ... -
Modifying Surber sampling technique increases capture of freshwater crabs in African upland streams. Inland Waters. 2:11-15
(2017-04-03)We compared 2 methods for sampling the freshwater crab Potamonautes odhneri (Colosi) in Kenyan streams: standard Surber sampling, in which a sample is taken over a period of several minutes; and rapid Surber sampling, ... -
Molecular characterization of wood ear mushrooms [Auricularia sp.] from Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya
(Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology, 2016-03-30)Mushrooms of the genus Auricularia, generally termed wood ear mushrooms are in high demand in Western Kenya due to their numerous medicinal and nutritional properties. Interventions to characterize and conserve the native ...