Natural & Applied Sciences

Screening Mosquitoes for Rift Valley Fever Virus and Blood Meal Sources during the 2006/2007 Outbreak in Kenya (#64089)

Abstract: Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a mosquito borne viral infection, first repo

Determination of the Putative Insect Vector of Napier Grass Stunt Phytoplasma using Molecular and Bioassay techniques in Western Kenya

Abstract: Sampling insects in and around Napier grass fields revealed that 21 Hom

Entomopathogenicity of Hyphomycete Fungi to Fruit Fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and their Potential for Biological Control on Mango (#64083)

Abstract: Sustainable mango production will rely increasingly on alternatives to

Genetic Variation in Two Populations of the Brown Ear Tick, Rhipicephalus Appendicula tus, in Kenya

Abstract: Several studies have shown that Rhipicephalus appendiculatus from geogr

The Role of Termites in Litter Decomposition and Soil Translocation with Special Reference to Odontotermes in Arid Lands of Northern Kenya

Abstract: This research work on the role of termites in an arid ecosystem covered

Synergistic effect of Artemisia annua Fraction against in Vitro Cultures of Plasmodium Falciparum

Abstract: Malaria is an infectious disease that continues to be associated with c

Adaptation of Field Strains of Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus, Neumann to Host Resistance to Tick Infestation

Abstract: The possibility of adaptation to host resistance by field strains of R.

Bio-Prospecting for Insecticidal Scorpion Venoms and Identification of Bioactive Toxins

Abstract: Scorpion venom contains insect and mammal selective toxins. However, de

PCR-high Resolution Melting Analysis of the COI, cyt b and 16S rRNA Mini-barcode Genes: A Tool for Species Identification and Discrimination in Illegal Bushmeat Trade

Abstract: Reliable molecular identification of vertebrate species from morphologi

A Biochemical Investigation of the Taxonomy of the Cassava Green Mite Mononychellus spp. (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Kenya

Abstract: Biochemical methods have been applied to elucidate the species systemat

Farmers' Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards African Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya

Abstract: Food and nutrition insecurity has been a major challenge in Sub-Saharan

VisuNet: Visualizing Networks of Feature Interactions in Rule-based Classifiers

Abstract: Rule-based classifiers have one major advantage over other classes of s

Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulolytic Bacteria From Soils Excavated From Geothermal Wells Along The Kenyan Rift Valley

Abstract: Cellulolytic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible

Importance of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi in the restoration of a disturbed site in Kakamega forest

Abstract: Kakamega forest, a major reservoir of biodiversity in Kenya has experie

Biodiesel Production From Candlenut And Calodendrum Capense Seeds: Process Design And Technological Assessment

Abstract: This project was based on biodiesel production from candlenut and calod

Molecular characterization and genetic diversity of tomato root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) from selected localities of Kenya

Abstract: Distinguishing pathogenic nematodes on the basis of morphological chara

Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission

Abstract: Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse

Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Simian Immunodeficiency Virus Infecting free-ranging non-human Primates in Kenyan Urban Centres (#64049)

Abstract: My foremost profound gratitude goes to God Almighty who has granted me

Comparison of the Patterns of Spread of Human Metapneumovirus (hmpv) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (rsv) in Africa using virus sequence data

Abstract: Background: Human metapneumovirus(HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus

Evaluation of the Quality changes of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties during storage in Hermetic Polyethylene Bags

Abstract: Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are extensively cultivated in sub-

Assesment of the Nutritional Value, Microbial Quality and Sensory Acceptance of Cookies Enriched With Edible Longhorn Grasshoper (ruspolia differens serville) Flours from Different Processing

Abstract: Long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens), an edible insect native t

Application of Environmental DNA (eDNA) in the Detection and Quantification of Anopheles Mosquito Larvae in Artificial Aquatic Habitats

Abstract: Background Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis is an emerging tool in eco

Identification of Semiochemical Mediating Root -Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) - PEPPER (Capsicum annum) INTERACTIONS

Abstract: Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are economically important polyphagous group

Prevalence and transmission of selected infectious disease-causing enzootic and zoonotic pathogens by haematophagous camel keds, Hippobosca camelina, in Laisamis, Marsabit county of northern

Abstract: Hippobosca camelina, also known as camel keds or camel louse flies, are

A comparative study on Genetic Profiles and Repellent effects of murraya koenigii from four Regions in Kenya on anopheles gambiae s.s.

Abstract: Ethnobotanical analyses highlight therapeutic and chemotypic variations

Evaluation of Modified Collection drums and light emitting Diode Bulbs for Trapping the Edible Long-hornedgrasshopper, Ruspolia differens (serville) in Uganda

Abstract: The long-horned grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) is a delicacy in Ugand

Microbial contaminants in wild Harvested and trade Dedible long-horned Grasshopper, Ruspolia differens (orthoptera: tettigoniidae) Inuganda

Abstract: Edible insects are now globally recognisedas alternative sources of foo

Comparing Mitochondrial Gene Sequences of Aedes Aegypti in East Africa to the Global Anthropophilic Strain

Abstract: Advances in genotyping methods have shed more light into mosquito genet

Nanotechnology in Electronics

Nano electronics are part of the nanotechnology domain, which deals with the ch

Is sexual dimorphism in morphometric variables of the proximal femur moderated by age in adulthood? A cross-sectional study in Ghana

Ageing may impact proximal femoral morphometry in both males and females. However