Department of Biological Sciences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
REPRODUCTIVE HORMONE CONCENTRATIONS AND HISTOLOGY OF THE HYPOTHALAMUS, PITUITARY, OVARY, UTERUS AND LIVER OF RABBITS FED ON AFLATOXIN LACED DIETS
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)Aflatoxin effect on the liver, results in cellular hepatic damage which inhibit enzyme synthesis or lipid metabolism, causing decreased synthesis of precursor molecules for gonadal and gonadotropic hormones. The presence ... -
Hepatocyte Alterations and Impact on Reproduction among New Zealand White Female Rabbits Fed Diets with Varying Levels of Aflatoxin
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Aflatoxin are poisonous compounds produced by fungi found in cereal grains and forage harvested or stored under humid-warm environmental conditions. Consumption of doses amounting to 20 -120 ppb of ... -
POPULATION STRUCTURE, GROWTH AND CARCASS CHARACTERIZATION OF DOMESTICATED RABBITS (Oryctolagus cuniculus L.) IN NORTH RIFT AND WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Rabbit farming has the ability to enhance nutrition and reduce poverty through the production of meat, fur, and manure. The goal of the current study was to examine the population structure, growth, and carcass characterisation ... -
EFFECTS OF POTASSIUM AND MAGNESIUM ON CASSAVA VEGETATIVE AND ROOT YIELD
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Cassava (Manihot esculentum) has a high potassium (K) demand and its application does not generally increase yields. Potassium may have antagonistic effects on magnesium (Mg) leading to deficiency of Mg in the soil. The ... -
Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiles of Pumpkin Seed and Flesh (Cucurbita genus) Collections from Baringo, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Pumpkin (Cucurbita genus) is one of the indigenous crops grown globally. Cucurbits are nutrient rich vital food for subsistence farmers and urban consumers. There is currently little knowledge of nutritional, ... -
Review on the Socio-Economic Impacts of Trypanosomiasis
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease thatcauses Animal African Trypanosomiasis, also known as nagana in animals and zoonotic Human African Trypanosomiasis, also referred to as sleeping sickness in humans. Tsetse ... -
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BOVINE TRYPANOSOMIASIS IN KILIFI AND KWALE COUNTIES, COASTAL KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease of human and animal populations in sub saharan Africa. Tsetse fly is the cyclical vector that transmits trypanosome parasites to animals and humans causing Animal African ... -
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITIES, ALLELOPATHIC EFFECTS AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF Centella asiatica, Dichondra repens AND Hydrocotyle mannii
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Indigenous communities depend almost entirely on herbal remedies as the main source of their demands for primary healthcare. Medicinal plants like Centella asiatica, Dichondra repens and Hydrocotyle mannii have been ... -
Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Labeobarbus altianalisalong River Molo in Lake Baringo Basin -Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)The condition of fish in an aquatic ecosystem is normally studiedusing the length-weight relationship because this provides allometric and isometric parameters, which informs the general wellbeing of the fish.The aim of ... -
Allelopathic Potential of Centella asiatica Leaves on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Selected Field Crops
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Centellaasiatica is a small, faintly aromatic, greenish-yellow leafy ubiquitous herbaceous plant of the Apiaceae family. It is a member of a weed community termed Hydrocotylo-Centelletum asiaticae association. Losses due ... -
Determination of Risk Factors Predisposing Chicken to Influenza A Virus Infection at Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)nfluenza A is a highly contagious virus of global healthconcerncausing significant deaths in chicken. The virus is a threat to poultry production in many countries including Kenya, due to location along key wild bird’s ... -
Taxonomy and Diversity of Vascular Plant Species in Cherangani Forest of Marakwet West in Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)The availability of accurate and sufficient information on plant taxonomic groups and similarity measures is crucial for making informed conservation decisions.In many forests, due to human population pressure, ...
