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Natural Infection of Sandfly Vector and Reservoir Hosts Species with Leishmania Parasites in Mt. Elgon Cave Habitats in Kenya
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2023-02)
Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem caused by a parasite of the genus Leishmania which is transmitted through the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly. However, the disease epidemiology on interactions ...
The Rodent Pest Species Infesting Maize (Zea mays L) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) Farms at University of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Rodents are pests of concern in Kenya, as they cause considerable damage to cereal during
pre harvest and post-harvest period and therefore affecting food security by impacting on
both food availability, quantity and ...
Conservation and variation in the region of the Theileria parva p104 antigen coding gene used for PCR surveillance of the parasite
(Parasitology Research, 2023)
The range of the protozoan parasite Theileria parva, which causes East Coast fever in cattle, has been expanding to countries
where it has not previously been detected, as a result of cross-border domestic cattle movement. ...
Assessment of Weed Species Traits, Germination to Flowering duration and Crops Affected on Farms in Kisii Central Sub County, Kisii County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)
Weed invasion is one of the greatest challenges affecting smallholder farming in Kenya.
Timely and effective weed management needs knowledge on weed species traits and their
nature of growth. This study aimed at assessment ...
Contributions of Climatic Smart Agricultural Practises on Adaptation to Climate Change among Small holder farmers in Nyaribari Chache Sub-County, Kisii County
(International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research, 2023)
Smallholder farmers are usually susceptible to the effects of climatic variations. Most of these farmers, their agricultural activities are greatly rainfall dependent and compounded by their acute poverty, poor ...
Microplastic Pollution in Terrestrial Ecosystems and Its Interaction with Other Soil Pollutants: A Potential Threat to Soil Ecosystem Sustainability
(MPDI, 2023)
he production and disposal of plastics have become significant concerns for the sustain-
ability of the planet. During the past 75 years, around 80% of plastic waste has either ended up in
landfills or been released into ...
Identification and Determination of Wild Yam Distribution in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Environmental Science (IJRES), 2023-06)
Yam (Gen. Dioscorea) comprise globally distributed plants, a few of which are domesticated as a food crop. Some of the wild species are also harvested for their starchy tubers and tubules or as herbals, among several ...
Effects of diet on the nutritional composition of the desert locust Schistocerca gregaria (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
(African Journal of Tropical Entomology Research, 2023-03)
The desert locusts, Schistocerca gregaria have a great history of being used as food. They are rich in proteins, minerals, fibre, and fats. An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of diet on the nutritional ...
EVALUATION OF Trichoderma spp. AND MYCORRHIZA ON GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF Pestalotiopsis theae CAUSING GREY BLIGHT IN TEA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)
Tea is an economic important crop that provides revenue to farmers and contributes to Gross Domestic Product. Tea maintenance leaves are affected by the grey blight caused by Pestalotiopsis theae. Trichoderma species are ...
BIOCONTROL POTENTIAL OF Trichoderma harzianum Rifai, (1969) AND Beauveria bassiana (Bals.-Criv.) Vuill. (1912) AGAINST Phytopthora infestans AND Alternaria solani CAUSING BLIGHT IN TOMATO
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
The most devastating fungal pathogens in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production are Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans which cause early blight and late blight diseases respectively. The pathogens thrive ...