Journal Articles: 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
The Effect of Ecological Factors on the Distribution of Myormoph Rodent Pest Species Infesting the University of Eldoret Farms, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Rodents are recognized ecologically as one of the most important pests of cereals. Rodents occur in a wide range of terrestrial habitat, they are diverse and form an integral part of ecosystem functioning.Rodents are pests ... -
The Dynamics of Selected Limnological Data Along a Land Use Gradient in River Molo, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)Rivers provide a suite of ecosystem goods and services to fisheries, as well as water that benefit the domestic and industrial use of the riparian communities. The increasing intensification of human activities along ... -
Spatial-Temporal Occurrence of Sea Urchins and their Grazing along Diani-Chale Lagoonal Reefs, Mombasa
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)Seagrass plays a key role in coastal ecosystems influencing environmental abiotic parameters and supporting a great abundance and diversity of species belonging to many phyla. Overgrazing by herbivores has been postulated ... -
Uncovering the Interaction between Potassium, Magnesium and Sulfur on Cassava Growth and Root Yield
(Hill Publishing, 2022-10)wide range of yield limiting factors causes a large yield gap. Next to pests and diseases, nutrient deficiencies and imbalances are likely contributors to low yields. Cassava has a high potassium (K) demand, yet previous ... -
Water Quality and Zooplankton Community Structure of Selected Sites within Chemususu Dam and its Associated Rivers, Baringo County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)The main importance of zooplankton is that they have a crucial role in the food webs of the aquatic ecosystem. However, anthropogenic activities have potential hazardous impact on them. Zooplanktons respond rapidly to ... -
Distribution and Morphometric Characteristics of Domesticated Rabbit Breeds in North Rift and Western Regions, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)Rabbits (Otyctolagus cuniculus) occur throughout the world with their breeds distinctively identified phenotypically by coat color, body size and shape. The common rabbit breeds in Kenya are New Zealand White, Californian ...
