Theses and Dessertations: Recent submissions
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EVALUATION OF Trichoderma spp. AND MYCORRHIZA ON GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF Pestalotiopsis theae CAUSING GREY BLIGHT IN TEA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Tea is an economic important crop that provides revenue to farmers and contributes to Gross Domestic Product. Tea maintenance leaves are affected by the grey blight caused by Pestalotiopsis theae. Trichoderma species are ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
PREVALENCE OF INFLUENZA A VIRUS IN CHICKEN AND DETERMINATION OF RISK FACTORS OF ITS PRESENCE AND SPREAD IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)Avian Influenza is a zoonotic disease of birds, caused by influenza A virus. It’s highly contagious with high mortality rates in chicken. It is a disease of global concern spread by migratory birds from Asia and Europe to ... -
DETERMINATION OF BACTERIAL LOAD AND DIVERSITY IN SELECTED SITES IN LAKE NAKURU, KENYA AND THEIR ABILITY TO DEGRADE PLASTICS AND PETROLEUM OIL
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Halophilic bacteria have been largely omitted from ecosystem studies of saline Lakes, especially with regard to their importance in decomposition process under aerobic conditions. Plastics are widely used as packaging ... -
EFFICIENCY OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM USING BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(University of Eldoret, 2016)At the University of Eldoret, wastewater is treated using sewage treatment ponds. These ponds were constructed to cater for a few students when the university was a Teacher’s Training College. Since then, the treatment ... -
INTEGRATION OF Allium cepa AQUEOUS EXTRACTS AND FARMYARD MANURES IN THE CONTROL OF Aphis fabae AND Tetranychus evansi INFESTING Solanum nigrum CULTIVARS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The black nightshade, Solanum nigrum Linnaeus (Solanaceae), is a widely distributed tropical plant used as a nutritive vegetable and herbal medicine in East Africa. This plant expresses high levels of secondary metabolites ... -
INVESTIGATION OF ETHREL GAMETOCIDE IN FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) HYBRIDS THROUGH GENETIC ANALYSIS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Finger millet is a staple food crop of in Africa due to; desirable attributes like being highly nutritious, good grain storagability and strong cultural value. In Kenya, therefore, finger millet is on high demand for ... -
TAXONOMY AND NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF SPECIES IN THE Vernonia hymenolepis A. RICH. COMPLEX IN TROPICAL EAST AFRICA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Three Stengelioid species forming a complex in the genus Vernonia Schreber. in Tropical East Africa viz., Vernonia calvoana (Hook.f.) Hook.f., Vernonia hymenolepis A. Rich. and Vernonia tolypophora Mattf. were investigated ... -
DETERMINATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF 17-α METHYLTESTOSTERONE ON SEX REVERSAL OF NILE TILAPIA, OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS AT DIFFERENT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES
(University of Eldoret, 2014)The aim of the study was to determinate the efficiency of 17-α methyltestosterone on sex reversal of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus at different developmental stages. Fish were seined from Eldoret fish farm and those ... -
USE OF SLOW SAND FILTRATION TO IMPROVE TREATED EFFLUENT AT BOUNDARY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (ELDORET) FOR IRRIGATION
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Food insecurity in Kenya due to dependence on rainfall, coupled with drying up of rivers and wells during the dry season make it impossible to grow crops throughout the year. These factors have increased the demand on this ... -
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY, PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILE AND CYTOTOXICITY OF SELECTED MEDICINAL PLANTS FOUND IN KAPTUMO DIVISION IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)In Kenya, medicinal plants have been used by the local people as traditional medicine to treat different human ailments from time immemorial. The efficacy and safety of most of these plants has not been determined hence ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
FIELD AND MOLECULAR SCREENING FOR STRIGA RESISTANCE IN SELECTED FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) GERMPLASM IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is an importance food crop in Africa and Asia. Its grain is richer in protein, fat and minerals than other major cereals. The parasitic weed Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth seriously ...
