Natural & Applied Sciences

Blood Feeding Pattern of Malaria Vector Reveals Malaria Transmission Dynamics in Three Islands of Lake Victoria in Kenya (#64144)

Abstract: The Lake Victoria region of western Kenya is malaria endemic with a sui

Expression of the Glossina Proteolytic Lectin (Gpl) Gene in Tsetse Flies and other Haematophagous Arthropods

Abstract: African animal trypanosomosis, transmitted by the tsetse fly (Glossina

Analysis of Microbial Load and Diversity in Crickets (Gryllus Bimaculatus and Scapsipedus icipe) used as a source of protein for food

Abstract: Crickets are drawing interest as sustainable source of protein for food

Purification and Properties of the Low Molecular Weight Protein from Haemolymph of the Tsetse Fly, Glossina Morsitans Morsitans

Abstract: Tsetse fly is an insect of great economic importance to man because it

Swelling of Polymer-Oligomer Particles

Abstract: A quantitative study of the swelling capacity of polymer-oligomer parti

Comparative efficacy of Neem(Azadirachta indica) and Amitraz (Mitac) against the two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus Urticae), on Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum)

Abstract: Various neem (Azadirachta indica. A. Juss) formulations were evaluated

Localization and Functional analysis of an Aquaporin Gene (AQP 4886_gp) from Tsetsefly, Glossina Pallidipes

Abstract: Tsetse flies are vectors of African trypanosomes, the protozoan agent o

Purification and characterization of Trypanoagglutinin from the Midgut of Tsetse fly, Glossina Longipennis

Abstract: The tsetse fly is an insect of great economic importance to man as a ve

The Impact of Push-pull Technology on Incidence and Severity of Maize ear rots and Mycotoxins in Western Kenya

Abstract: Soil is the primary reservoir for fungi of which Aspergillus and Fusari

Behavioral Responses of tuta absoluta to a Wild and Cultivated Tomato Plants and Characterization of the Mediating Semiochemical blends (#64128)

Abstract: Tomato is rated the second most important horticultural crop after pota

Characterization of Erythrocyte Receptor Polymorphisms in a Malaria Endemic Population in Kilifi, Kenya

Abstract: Malaria is a strong selective force in the human genome, selecting gene

Metabolism of Phosphoenolpyruvate Derived from Glucose Catabolism by Bloodstream Trypanosoma Congolense

The main purpose of this study was to establish the pathway(s) by which PEP from

Isolation and Characterization of Tick (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus) Attractive Compounds from Calcurnia aurea

ABSTRACT Ticks pose a major challenge and economic burden to livestock rearing a

Host Range of Sturmiopsis Parasitica (Currran) (Diptera;Tachinidae) and Interspecific competition with Cotesa Sesamiae (Cameron)(Hymenoptera:Braconidae) in kenya

Abstract: Cereal stemborers in Kenya include Busseola fusca, B. phaia, Sesamia c

Biochemical signal in the Tri-Tropic interaction between Anacardium Occidentae,Pseudotheraptus way and Oecophylla Longinoda

Abstract: The relationship between Pseudotheraptus wayi (cashew pest), Anacardium

Effect of Solar Disinfestation and Purdue improved Crop storage Bagging the control of Prostephanus Truncatus Horn in Maize

Abstract: This work demonstrates how an integrated approach can be used for contr

Bio Prospecting for Anti- mosquito Compounds from Turraea Abyssinica and Turraea Cormicorpia

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Interspecific Competition Between Xanthopimpla Stemmtaor Thunberg and Dentichasmias Busseolae Heinrich (Hymenoptera: Inchneumonidae) pupal Parasitoids of Chilo Partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera:

Abstract: Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is an exotic cereal st

Role of Plant Metabolites in Mediating Host Selection and Oviposition of Busseola Fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Abstract: In a previous study using three plant species (maize, sorghum and Napie

Sampling African Malaria Vectors Using Limburger Cheese and 'milk cream' as Odour Baits

Abstract: The efficacy of Limburger cheese as an odour bait for sampling African

Composition and Repellency of Essential Oils of Tagetes Minuta from Different Zones in Kenya against Brown Ear Tick (Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus)

Abstract: Ticks are haematophagous ectoparasites capable of transmitting diseases

Characterization of Maize chlorotic mottle virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus causing maize lethal necrosis disease and spatial distribution of their alternative hosts in Kenya

Abstract: Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease caused by a dual infection of maize

Diversity and Pollination Activity of Flower Visiting Insects Associated with Avocado along the Slopes of Taita Hills in Kenya

Abstract: Avocado is a horticultural crop of increasing economic importance in Ke

Characterization of dark and pale forms of frankliniella schultzei (trybom) – an ecological, biological, morphological and molecular approach

Abstract: Frankliniella schultzei Trybom is an important pest of ornamental and v

Performance of cotesia flavipes cameron (hymenoptera: braconidae) on stem borers of cereals and wild crops.

Abstract: The braconid larval parasitoid Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: B

Phylogeny And Antibiotic Activity Of Xenorhabdus Spp. Isolated From Nematode Symbionts In Kenya

Abstract: Xenorhabdus is a bacteria genus of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Bacte

Responses To Pyrethroids In Heavy Metal Tolerant Anopheles Gambiae Vector Of Malaria

Abstract: Anopheles gambiae mosquito, the principle Afro-tropical vector of malar

Expression profiles of tsetse (glossina spp) glossina proteolytic lectin (gpl) gene

Abstract: Tsetse flies are important agricultural and medical vectors of African

An interaction model between Cotesia flavipes and Cotesia sesamiae, parasitoids of the gramineous stem-borers at the Kenya Coast

Abstract: One of the greatest challenges facing the people of sub-Saharan Africa

Experimental Infection of Malaria Mosquitoes with Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria Bassiana under Field Conditions

Abstract: Many successful laboratory studies have demonstrated the potential of u