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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 ...
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 ...