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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 Homopteran insect species exploit Napier Gr
Economic Evaluation of Integrated Pest Management Technology for Control of Mango Fruit Flies in Embu County, Kenya (#64084)
Abstract: Mango is the third most important fruit in Kenya in terms of area and total production. Nutritionally, mango fr
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 conventional chemical insecticides that
Avaliaca da Dinamica Populacional e Infestacao da Manga por Moscas da Fruta / Evaluation of Population Dynamics and Mango Infestation by Fruit Flies
Abstract: Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) represent the major constraint for fruit production worldwide, where they ca
The Efficacy of Oduor-Baited Bottom Board Trap for Controlling Small Hive Beetle, Aethina Tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in Honeybee Colonies
Abstract: Honeybees are of great value in Africa for both their economic and ecological importance. Economically, they ar
Genetic Variation in Two Populations of the Brown Ear Tick, Rhipicephalus Appendicula tus, in Kenya
Abstract: Several studies have shown that Rhipicephalus appendiculatus from geographically isolated areas differ in their
Performance and Behaviour of the Leafhopper (Maiestas banda; Homoptera: Cicadellidae) Vector of the Napier Stunt Disease on Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum)
Abstract: Napier grass remains an important strategic grass species in east African mixed crop-livestock systems. However
Potential for Utilization of Entomopathogenic Fungus, Beauveria bassiana, for Control of Banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar)
Abstract: Banana production in Kenya has been on the decline due to among other factors, pests and disease of which banan
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 eleven months (August 1981 to .June 198
The Role of Insects as Potential Vectors of Cassava and Cowpea Bacterial Blight in West Africa
Abstract: Xanthomonas campestris pv.manihotis (Bondar, 1912) (Xcm) and Xanthomonas campestris pv. vignicola (Burkholder,
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 considerable morbidity and mortality and
The influence of different Host plants on the green Leafhopper Empoasca Decipiens Poali (Homoptera:Cicadellidae) and its Parasitoid Anagrus Atomus (L) Halliday (Hymenoptera:Mymaridae)
Abstract: The green leafhopper Empoasca decipiens Paoli (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) has recently become a serious pest of v
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. appendiculatus was investigated by comp
Borrowing and Off-farm Employment: Conditional Strategies to Reduce Seasonal Fluctuations in Food Security A case study from India
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Economic Impact of Integrated Pest Management Technology for Control of Mango Fruit Flies in Embu County, Kenya
Abstract: Mango is the third most important fruit in Kenya in terms of area and total production. nutritionally, mango fr
Bio-Prospecting for Insecticidal Scorpion Venoms and Identification of Bioactive Toxins
Abstract: Scorpion venom contains insect and mammal selective toxins. However, despite their significance and potential a
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 morphologically unidentifiable tissue is critical
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 systematics of cassava green mite (CGM). Traditi
Farmers' Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards African Indigenous Vegetables in Kenya
Abstract: Food and nutrition insecurity has been a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With land frontier closin
VisuNet: Visualizing Networks of Feature Interactions in Rule-based Classifiers
Abstract: Rule-based classifiers have one major advantage over other classes of supervised learning algorithms: interpret
Soil Nematode Communities under Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya (#64065)
Abstract: Plant parasitic nematodes (PPN) are biotic constraints to crop production worldwide resulting in significant yi
Ex- ante Economic impact Assessment of Integrated Citrus Pests and Diseases Management Interventions in Selected Counties, Kenya
Abstract: In Kenya, citrus industry has been on the decline due to pests and diseases specifically African citrus triozid
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 for much of the cellulose degradation in
Assessment of Health and Environment Effects of Mango Integrated Fruit fly Management Strategy in Meru County
Abstract: Mango is among the three most imperative crops in Kenya in terms production and crop area. However, mango produ
Effect of farmer’s knowledge and attitudes on management of the tomato spotted wilt virus in Sironko District
Abstract: Over 80 percent of the population in Uganda live in rural areas and is mainly engaged in subsistence agricultur
Using Participatory Video Materials for Learning and Disseminating Push-pull Technology among Smallholder Farmers in Selected Districts in Western Kenya
Abstract: Push-Pull Technology (PPT) has been promoted as innovative and effective agriculture technology of addressing y
Characterization of soil bacteria capable of degrading selected organic pesticides applied in horticultural farms in Kenya
Abstract: Pesticide use has been one of the major factors in improving productivity in agricultural enterprises. Pesticid
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 experienced degradation over a long period of t
Assessment of Adoption of Watershed Management Approaches for Sustainable Constituency Development Fund Projects in Funyula Constituency, Kenya
Abstract: Management of the natural resource of a drainage basin primarily for the production and protection is considere
Cytokine Levels and T cell Apoptosis Associated With Cerebral Malaria Immunopathology During Plasmodium berghei Anka Infection In A Mouse Model
Abstract: During the course of malaria infection, a range of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines are produced by the hos