Biotechnology

Effects of Colchicine Treatments on Chromosome Doubling in Three Diploid Cotton Species

Abstract/Overview Colchicine has been used to induce chromosome doubling in plant

Potential human pathogenic bacteria in five hot springs in Eritrea revealed by next generation sequencing

Abstract Human pathogens can survive and grow in hot springs. For water quality a

In vivo antimalarial and acute toxicity properties of hexane and chloroform extracts from Clausena anisata (Willd.) Benth

Abstract Background: Drugs are an important tool for control of malaria. However,

Development of cost-effective media for the culture of Chilo partellus larvicide in Kenya

Abstract Stem borers (Chilo partellus) are important field insect pests of maize

Characterization of Uromyces appendiculatus isolates collected from snap bean growing areas in Kenya

Abstract Bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus (Pers.:Pers.) Unger var. appendiculat

Integrating Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal in Aquaponics System for Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) Production

Abstract/Overview The adoption of aquaponics systems faces challenges due to the

Exploring Phenotypic Characteristics of Edible Caterpillars and Indigenous Knowledge of Host Plants in the Coastal Forest Ecosystems for Improved Food Security

Abstract/Overview Edible caterpillars have nutritional and economic value, thus p

Sustainability strategies and performance of public universities in Kenya

Abstract The current operational setup in Kenya’s Universities is a turbulent one

Distribution of indigenous strains of atoxigenic and toxigenic Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus in maize and peanuts agro‑ecological zones of Kenya

Abstract Background Grains of important food and export crops in Africa are susce

Characterization of various Bacillus thuringiensis strains having larvicidal activity on Chilo partellus first-instar larvae, after culture on cost-effective medium, in Kenya

Abstract Bacillus thuringiensis strains are widely used in many larvicidal pest c

Bacterial Diversity in the Haloalkaline Lake Elmenteita

Abstract Lake Elmenteita is one of the alkaline saline lakes within the Kenyan Ri

The Potential of a Low Cost Technology for The Greywater Treatment

Abstract Greywater (GW) is household wastewater effluent originating from baths,

Diallel analysis of Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) varieties for important traits

Abstract The breeding programmes of many crops use diallel analyses because of th

Genetic Diversity of Cassava Mutants, Hybrids and Landraces Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers

Abstract Aims: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crop with largely unexplor

Biosafety education relevant to genetically engineered crops for academic and non-academic stakeholders in East Africa

Abstract Development and deployment of genetically engineered crops requires effe

Response of Selected Kenyan Rice Cultivars to Infection by Root Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita)

Abstract Meloidogyne incognita causes huge yield losses in rice which is the thir

Thermotolerant bacteria of biotechnological potential from hot springs in Eritrea

Abstract Thermophiles are excellent sources of enzymes that can withstand and car

Effects of Temperature on the Development and Survival of Cricket Species; Acheta domesticus and Gryllus bimaculatus (Orthoptera: Gryllidae)

Abstract/Overview Temperature plays an important role in the development and surv

EFFECT OF BIOCHAR AMENDMENT RATES AND BIO- NEMATICIDE ON GROWTH, YIELD AND ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES (MELOIDOGYNE SPP.) INFESTATION OF TOMATO (SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM L.)

Pot and field experiments were conducted at the Nyankpala Campus of University fo

Biodiesel from Restaurant Cooking Oils Using Trans-esterification Process

The biodiesel prepared from Restaurant Cooking Oils (RCO) using trans-esterificat

Investigating the influence of data quality on ecological niche models for alien plant invaders

Abstract: Ecological niche modelling is a method designed to describe and predict

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE PRE-TREATMENT ON BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM Calotropis procera (Aiton) LEAVES AND COW DUNG UNDER ANAEROBIC CONDITION

Abstract: Biogas is an alternative and renewable energy source produced through a

BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM CO-DIGESTION OF COW MANURE AND AVOCADO FRUIT PEEL WASTE

Abstract: Energy is one of the most important factors for human development and t

PRODUCTION OF BIOGAS FROM Desmodium triflorum (L.) THROUGH ANAEROBIC CO-DIGESTION WITH COW DUNG

Abstract: Biogas is a methane rich gas produced by anaerobic breakdown of organic

ANAEROBIC DIGESTION OF PARTHENIUM WEED WITH GOAT MANURE TO GENERATE BIOGAS ENERGY

Abstract: Biogas is an alternative and renewable energy source produced through a

IN VITRO PROPAGATION OF BANANA (Musa paradisiaca L.) PLANT USING SHOOT TIP EXPLANT

Abstract: Bananas are multipurpose fruit crops which has great socio-economic imp

IN VITRO REGENERATION OF CHENIN BLANC AND CANONANNON VARIETIES OF GRAPEVINE (Vitis vinifera L.) FROM LEAF EXPLANTS

Abstract: Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is one of the most widely distributed fru

EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE PRE-TREATMENT ON BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM BARLEY STRAW AND GOAT MANURE UNDER ANAEROBIC CONDITION

Abstract: Biogas technology, which is meant to produce methane rich gas through a

BIO-ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILIZER PRODUCTION FROM CHICKEN MANURE AND BANANA PEELS AND EVALUATING ITS EFFECTIVENESS ON LETTUCE (Lactuca sativa L.) UNDER HYDROPONIC CONDITION.

Abstract: Bioorganic liquid fertilizers were produced from locally available subs

PRODUCTION OF BIOGAS FROM Cucurbita pepo L. LEAVES CODIGESTED WITH COW DUNG

Abstract: Biogas is eco-friendly alternative renewable energy source produced thr