Research

Assessment Of Conservation Agriculture As An Adaptation Option To Climate Change In The Taita Hills, Kenya

Abstract: Climate Change and Variability affects water supply and food security,

Evaluation of Entomopathogenic effects of the Fungi, Metarhizium Anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana for Biological control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) Decoloratus

Description: A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of Requirements for the De

Impact of Spillover Effects of Integrated Pest Management on Profitability of Non-mango Fruit Fly Infested Crops in Meru County, Kenya

Abstract: The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) has r

Evaluation of Different Management options of Fall Armyworm, (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Assessment of its Parasitoids in Some Parts of Ethiopia

Abstract: The fall armyworm (FAW) is a major pest of maize in America and its out

Genetic Diversity of Aphid Species attacking Amaranth and Nightshades in Different Agro-Ecological zones of Kenya and Tanzania (#64149)

Abstract: Aphids are the major pests of vegetables leading to a significant yield

Diversity of ticks and tick-borne protozoan parasites from livestock and wildebeests at the Maasai-mara wildlife- livestock interface, Narok county, Kenya.

Abstract: Wildlife-livestock interfaces are hotspots for tick-borne livestock dis

Occurrence of Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Commercial Pineapple Fields and Effect of Biocontrol agents on Meloidogyne species in Kenya (#64147)

Abstract: Plant-parasitic nematodes, in particular Meloidogyne spp., cause signif

Species composition and pollinator efficiency of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum flower visitors along Kakamega forest ecosystem

Abstract: Pollination is an important ecosystem service in the maintenance of bio

Genetic Characterization of Honeybee (Apis mellifera) in Comoros Islands using Mitochondrial and Microsatellite Markers

Abstract: Honeybees, Apis mellifera, are key contributors to the global economy,

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

Impact of Integrated Pest Management Technology on Food Security among Mango Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya.

Abstract: Mango (Mangifera indica) is one of the leading tropical fruits grown in

Financial Cost Benefit Analysis of Maize Storage Techniques: A Case Study of Njoro Sub-County

Abstract: This study analyzes the cost benefit implication of maize storage techn

Efficiency of Xanthopimpla Stemmator against selected Lepidopteran Pest and its Interaction with Pupal Endoparasitoid Pediobius Furvus in Graminaceous Plants in Kenya

Abstract: Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is a major pest and

Assessment of Kairomones as a Monitoring Tool for Cotesia Flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

Abstract: Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) is a major pest of maize in East Africa. Its

Resistance status of the tobacco spider mite ( Tetranychus evans1) to currently recommended acaricides on tomatoes ( Lycopersicon lycopersicum) and the effects of these acaricides on natural

Abstract: Laboratory studies were performed on tobacco spider mites (Tetranychus

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

Studies on seed conservation and Propagation of the Neem Tree (Azdirachta indica a juss) in Sudan

Abstract: Neem tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss ) is a multipurpose tree widely p

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

Evaluation of Knowledge and Practices of Managing Citrus Pests And Diseases and the Willingness to pay for an Integrated Pest Management Strategy in Selected Counties in Kenya (#64131)

Abstract: Citrus is a major source of income in Kenya for both large and small sc

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

An Analysis factors influencing demand for poultry and fish feeds in Kenya

Abstract: Poultry and fish are important sub-sectors in Kenya providing rural far

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

Assessment of Health and Environmental effects of Mango Integrated Fruit Fly Management Strategy in Meru County, Kenya

Abstract: Mango is among the three most imperative crops in Kenya in terms produc

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