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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 ...
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 ...
Spider silk: A natural marvel of mechanical and structural strength
(African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021-10)
The spider silk fibers have unique high performance properties that make it a
desirable model for artificial fibers and its performance under benign conditions
has important implications for biomimicry. It has tensile ...
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 ...
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. ...