Department of Biological Sciences: Recent submissions
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SPATIAL VARIATION IN SOME ASPECTS OF BIOLOGY OF Barbus altianalis(Boulenger, 1900) ALONG RIVER NYANDO, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)This study aimed at determining the spatial variation in condition factor and growth patterns, fecundity, gonadal maturity stages and feeding habits of B. altianalis and further correlates its feeding aspects with selected ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF CHARCOAL FILTERS INTEGRATED WITH Moringa oleifera SEED EXTRACTS IN PURIFYING WATER FROM UNPROTECTED SOURCES OF KAPSERET DIVISION, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Moringa oleifera Lam (MO) is a pan tropical, multipurpose tree whose seeds contains high quality edible oil (up to 40% by weight) and water soluble proteins that act as effective coagulants for water and wastewater treatment. ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF TRIMESTERS ON PROGESTERONE AND Escherichia coli URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL ANTENATAL CLINIC
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problem among pregnant women. The UTIs presents as either symptomatic or asymptomatic bacteriuria, which is a major predisposing factor for pyelonephritis that is linked ... -
ANTI-MALARIAL ACTIVITIES AND TOXICITY LEVELS OF EXTRACTS OF FOUR SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS USED IN PARTS OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Malaria is a life threatening vector borne disease and with a long history in Africa South of Sahara. Conventional drugs have been used to manage malaria only during the last 5 decades. The spectacular results of western ... -
USE OF CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS AND SAND FILTERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF WATER IN BOMACHOGE-BORABU, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Degradation of aquatic ecosystems resulting from pollution, poor waste disposal management practices and inadequate knowledge is of concern. Water sources in developing countries are abundantly contaminated with animal and ... -
PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF Sida cuneifolia Vollesen ON SELECTED PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)During the last decade, the use of traditional medicine has escalated globally. With the increase in antibiotic resistance, there is need for increased search for new plants that possess antimicrobial properties. Sida ... -
EFFECTS OF ALLIUM SATIVUM EXTRACT TREATMENT ON CARDIAC AND RENAL REGULATION OF BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION-INDUCED LABORATORY RATS (Rattus norvigecus)
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Hypertension is a major cause of morbidity and mortality due to its association with coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and renal disease. Fresh Allium sativum bulbs have been alleged to have blood pressure ... -
Euphorbia Plant Extracts: The Solution to the Tomato Wilt Disease
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Tomato is one of the most important vegetables in Kenya and plays a critical role in income generation and creation of employment for both rural and urban populations, in addition to meeting food nutritional requirements. ... -
LEISHMANIA RESERVOIRS AND SANDFLY VECTORS : DANGERS IN CAVES
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Cutaneous Leishmaniasis occurs in the Highlands of Ethiopia and arid and semi arid regions of Kenya and Uganda, where increased human-fly contact occurs in villages built on rocky hills or river banks, which are the natural ... -
Enhancing Sustainability of Biogas Production in Kenya
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Biogas is essentially a mix of gases and can be produced naturally and articially. In natural conditions, the gas mainly methane is produced through wastes degradation by microorganisms and enter into the environment. ... -
GENOTYPIC VARIATION OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) FOR TOLERANCE TO LOW PHOSPHORUS IN ACIDIC SOILS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Low available phosphorus (P) in acidic soils limits productivity and growth of Bambara groundnuts.The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the growth and yield performance of Bambara genotypes under varying levels ... -
Haematological Parameters by Age and Sex of Asymptomatic Indigenous Cattle and Sheep Infected with Gastrointestinal Parasites in Kerio Valley, Kenya
(American Journal of Biomedical Research, 2019)Gastro-intestinal parasites are prevalent and directly impede livestock production causing impaired productivity. Haematological parameters, which are likely to be influenced by parasites, are generally indicators of ... -
Epstein barr virus IgG and EBER-1 in Burkitt’s lymphoma children at a referral hospital in western Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2019)Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a frequent childhood B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in equatorial Africa associated with infections. Chronic Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infections can lead to host immune stimulation that ... -
Immunoglobulin heavy variable (IgHV) gene mutation and micro-RNA expression in Burkitt’s lymphoma at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Western Kenya
(African Health Sciences, 2019)Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a virus associated childhood B-cell cancer common in Eastern Africa. Continued survival of B-cells in germinal centres depend on expression of high affinity immunoglobulins (Ig) to complementary ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE POPULATION OF VECTOR SNAILS FROM MWEA IRRIGATION SCHEME FOR SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI TRANSMISSION
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Schistosomiasis is recognized as one of major neglected tropical diseases. Freshwater snails of the genus Biomphalaria serve as obligatory intermediate hosts of Schistosoma mansoni. The disease affects more than 249 million ... -
INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF ANTHRACNOSE (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) ON SELECTED COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) GENOTYPES
(American Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), is among the most important legume crop for protein source in peoples’ diet globally and including Kenya. Anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a common disease of legumes ... -
Morphological traits associated with anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) resistance in selected common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes
(African Journal of Plant Science, 2019)Common bean is among the most important legume crop for protein source in people’s diet globally and including Kenya. Anthracnose is a common disease of legumes that causes yield loss of up to 90- 100%. The aim of the ... -
SEASONALVARIATIONS ON FLAVONOID BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAY PROCESSES IN Camellia sinensis (L) O Kuntze OF SELECTED KENYAN CULTIVARS
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Globally, production of black tea has been on an increasing trend. This has posed a challenge on the market prices due to glut in the market. Thus need for diversification of tea products. Flavonoids are good antioxidants ... -
BIOACTIVITY OF Ricinus communis AND Azadirachta indica EXTRACTS ON Leishmania major INFECTION IN BALB/c MICE
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Leishmaniasis is endemic in over 88 countries in the world and 350 million people are considered at risk. The standard drugs for treatment of leishmaniases are toxic, expensive and resistance against them is increasing. ... -
CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND THE EFFICACY OF THE ESSENTIAL OILS OF TAGETES MINUTA L. AND CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS STAPF. AGAINST PHLEBOTOMUS DUBOSCQI NEVEU- LEMAIRE
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Phlebotomine sandflies transmit leishmaniases, a group of diseases which, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 2.3 million new cases occur each year and that, at least 12 million people are presently ...
