Department of Biological Sciences: Recent submissions
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ELUCIDATION OF LOCUST AND GRASSHOPPER CONSUMPTION AND PROSPECTS OF REARING AS FOOD AND FEED IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The increase in demand for the consumption of animal proteins coupled with the growing world population necessitates a re-evaluation of dietary habits. The strategies that can help increase food security include promoting ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Population Dynamics of Soil Microorganisms in Tea Rhizosphere at Kericho, Kenya
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2023-06)The long-term cultivation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) alters microorganism communities in the rhizosphere; it can increase saprotrophs, pathogenic microorganisms and reduce symbiotrophs. Fertilizers are sources of plant ... -
Concurrent Infections Among Pyretic Children Seeking Treatment at Alupe Sub County Hospital, Busia County, Kenya
(European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2023-10)Fever is a frequently occurring medical symptom and may result from many divergent conditions ranging from mild to potentially serious. Children typically get high and fast – occurring fevers, reflecting the effects of the ... -
Current Knowledge and Perception of Edible Grasshopper/Locusts’ Consumption in Western Kenya
(Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2023-10)Edible insects play an important role as a protein source of high-nutritional value in the western region of Kenya. However, current knowledge on edible grasshopper/locust species consumed in western Kenya and the perception ... -
Morphological and Yield Characteristics Diversity among Pumpkin Accessions in Kenya
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-10)Genetic diversity and yield potential of Kenyan Cucurbit genotypes is not known. A study was set up to determine the genetic diversity and yield of pumpkin accessions. The experiment was carried out in two field sites using ... -
CHARACTERIZATION AND DOMESTICATION POTENTIAL OF WILD YAM IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Over four million people in Kenya, are faced with severe hunger and malnutrition caused by frequent drought. Wild yam (Dioscorea spp.) has been used as famine food by many communities. There is potential for domestication ... -
GENETIC CONSERVATION OF THE p104 GENE USED FOR PCR-BASED DIAGNOSIS AND SURVEILLANCE OF THE Theileria parva PARASITE.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-02)Due to cross-border domestic cow movement, the range of Theileria parva, the protozoan parasite that causes East Coast disease in cattle, has been spreading to nations where it has not been found before. Cameroon and South ... -
TAXONOMY, DIVERSITY, STRUCTURE, USES AND THREATS OF PLANT SPECIES IN CHERANGANI FOREST OF ELGEYO MARAKWET, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)The pursuit for a local floristic database amidst, uncontrolled resource uses, an alarming rate of forest destruction and loss of species informed the need for a botanical inventory in five blocks of Cherangani forest. ... -
WEATHER - BASED FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE POPULATION DISTRIBUTION OF MYOMORPH RODENT PESTS IN CEREAL FARMS OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)In Kenya, rodents are pests of concern because they cause damage to cereal crops before and after harvest, posing a threat to both food availability and safety. However, information about the ecology of myomorph rodent ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
PERFORMANCE OF Bombyx mori (L) AND Samia cynthia ricini SILKWORMS UNDER CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)The domesticated silkworm, Bombyx mori and Eri worm, Samia cynthia ricini are bivoltine and multivoltine, feeding exclusively on mulberry and castor leaves, respectively. The mature larvae of these silkworms forms a runny ...
