University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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MODELING GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREVILLEA ROBUSTA GROWN ON FARM BOUNDARIES IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Population pressure has led to changes in land use and livelihood strategies in most highlands of Kenya. This among other factors has contributed to increased integration of fast growing exotic trees species into tree-crop ... -
ENHANCEMENT OF ARTEMISININ IN ARTEMISIA ANNUA L. THROUGH INDUCED MUTATION
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Artemisia annua is the source of artemisinin, an antimalarial drug which is effective against multidrug-resistant strains of plasmodium, the malarial parasite. Malaria has serious effects on morbidity and mortality thus ... -
EVALUATION OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER, LIME AND SOIL-WATER EFFECTS ON THE YIELD AND MALTING QUALITIES OF BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.)
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a cereal crop that grows over a wide range of environments and in Kenya it is grown primarily for malting. Barley requires adequate nitrogen (N) for good grain yields and quality malting, ... -
A DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY STUDY OF COPPER OXIDES NANOWIRES AND CLUSTERS ON ANATASE TiO2 (101) SURFACE FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC WATER SPLITTING
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Copper oxides deposited at titania surfaces have a bene cial e ect on the photocatalytic activity of TiO2, particularly water splitting. However, the role of copper oxides and mechanisms of enhancement remains to be ... -
SOME TECHNOLOGICAL WOOD PROPERTIES OF ALBIZIA MALACOPHYLLA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Studies were carried out on wood dimensional stability, density, ash content, natural durability and anatomy of the lesser known Albizia malacophylla so as to improve its utilization potential thus reducing increasing ... -
EFFECTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON WATER QUALITY AND MACROINVERTEBRATES ALONG NYANGORES STREAM, MARA RIVER BASIN, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The study investigated the effects of human activities on water quality and macroinvertebrates along the Nyangores stream in the upper catchment of Mara River Basin. Seven sampling sites were chosen to correspond to different ... -
ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP APPROACH IN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SERVICES TO HOUSEHOLDS IN BUSIA MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Access to safe drinking water remains a challenge for most developing countries including Kenya, which is seen as a water-scarce Country. To enhance its provision, many initiatives have been put in place by the Government ... -
INTEGRATING HOST PLANT RESISTANCE, SEED DRESSING AND EARTHING –UP ON MANAGEMENT OF BEAN FLY (Ophiomyia spp., Diptera: Agromyzidae) ON COMMON BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) IN TRANS-NZOIA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Common beans are among the important food security crops in Trans-Nzoia County. Its yield is however low due to insect pest damage with the major insect pest contributing to this yield loss as bean fly. The objective of ... -
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF KUCHI INDIGENOUS CHICKEN ECOTYPE UNDER THREE FEEDING SYSTEMS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The low genetic potential and the lack of better feeding systems of the local chicken ecotypes has constrained the productivity of Indigenous chicken. Therefore, the present study was conducted to characterize the Kuchi ... -
GERMINATION PHYSIOLOGY OF AFRICAN BIRD’S EYE CHILI SEED
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Seed germination parameters may be determined by stage of seed maturity and the level of dormancy. These parameters subject the seed to varied responses on sensitivity to environmental factors that stimulate germination ... -
POPULATION STATUS AND HABITAT SUITABILITY FOR MOUNTAIN BONGO (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci, Ogilby, 1837) IN CHERANGANI HILLS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is one of the critically endangered large forest antelope currently endemic to mountain forests of Kenya. Its population status in some of these forests, including Cherangani ... -
UTILIZATION AND CONSERVATION OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANTS IN KEIYO SOUTH, ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Medicinal plants are an important source of healthcare and livelihood for many people in developing countries, particularly in Africa where 80 percent of the population still relies on them for primary health care. Despite ... -
SIMULATION OF NOT-, AND- AND OR- OPTICAL GATES USING WIDEBAND TRAVELLING WAVE SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIER
(University of Eldoret, 2016)All optical gates have received practical applications in the recent past. This is due to its high demand in optical communication networks in this age of Information Technology (IT). They have assisted in performance of ... -
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF AGROFORESTRY TREES: SOCIO-ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES IN KESSES AND KAPSERET SUB COUNTIES, UASIN-GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Majority of rural area communities worldwide highly depend on natural resources for their livelihood. Despite the enormous benefits of trees on farms, little is known about the social and economic perspectives that influence ... -
EVALUATION OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae FOR INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF TERMITES (Isoptera: Termitidae) IN MAIZE IN SIAYA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the major staple food crops in Africa contributing significantly to food security; however its production has been declining in the recent past. Termites are one of major yield reducers accounting ... -
EFFECTS OF TEACHING USING ICT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN MOLO DIVISION,NAKURU COUNTY,KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)We are living in a constantly evolving digital world. ICT has an impact on nearly every aspect of our lives from working to socializing, to learning and to playing. The digital age has transformed the way young people ... -
GENETIC LOCI FOR RESISTANCE TO BLAST (Pyricularia oryzae) POPULATIONS IN IRRIGATED RICE IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Rice (Oryza sativa) is the third most important food crop after maize and wheat in Kenya. Blast (Pyricularia oryzae) is one of the most destructive and widespread diseases of rice in Kenya but minimal research attention ... -
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION ON PERFORMANCE IN THE CATERING AND HOSTELS DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET.
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of motivation on workers’ performance in the Catering and Hostels departments in the University of Eldoret. The study was guided by the following objectives; to ... -
GENETIC ANALYSIS OF RESISTANCE TO FUSARIUM EAR ROT (FUSARIUM VERTICILLIOIDES) IN TROPICAL MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.)
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Fusarium ear rot of maize is caused by Fusarium verticillioides (=F. moniliforme) and F. proliferatum, with F. verticillioides being the most widespread in Kenya. Fusarium ear rot causes yield loss in maize production ...
