Afribary Repository
Diversity and Abundance Patterns of Amphibians in Rehabilitated Quarries of Bamburi Near Mombasa (Kenya)
Abstract Amphibians are sensitive to changes in the environment and are, therefore, excellent indicators of success in re
Effects of biocontrol bacteria and earthworms on the severity of Alternaria brassicae disease and the growth of oilseed rape plants
Abstract Biological control of plant diseases through the addition of microbial biocontrol agents and the promotion of ea
Biomass and productivity of seagrasses in Africa
Abstract : There is growing interest in carbon stocks and flows in seagrass ecosystems, but recent global reviews suggest
Morphological variation of Ridged Frogs of the Taita Hills, Kenya
Abstract Comparing of morphological character variation within taxa continues to play an important role in improving spec
Plant parasitic nematode assemblages associated with sweet potato in Kenya and their relationship with environmental variables
Abstract Sweet potato is one of the most important staple food crops consumed in Kenya and throughout Africa but yields a
Bacteria and Archaea diversity within the hot springs of Lake Magadi and Little Magadi in Kenya
Abstract Background: Lake Magadi and little Magadi are hypersaline, alkaline lakes situated in the southern part of Kenya
Metabolic traits of an uncultured archaeal lineage -MSBL1- from brine pools of the Red Sea
Abstract The candidate Division MSBL1 (Mediterranean Sea Brine Lakes 1) comprises a monophyletic group of uncultured arch
A survey of root knot nematodes and resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in sweet potato varieties from Kenyan fields
Abstract The root knot nematode, Meloidogyne is one of the most economically damaging plant parasitic nematode groups, an
Diversity of fungi in sediments and water sampled from the hot springs of Lake Magadi and Little Magadi in Kenya
Abstract Lake Magadi and Little Magadi are saline, alkaline lakes lying in the southern part of Kenyan Rift Valley. Their
Morphological characterization of soil bacteria in Ngere tea catchment area of Murang'a County, Kenya
Abstract Bacteria are a very diverse group of organisms in soil, and major taxonomic groups are represented in most soils
Isolation and characterization of some gut microbial symbionts from fungus-cultivating termites (Macrotermes and Odontotermes spp.)
Abstract Microbiota of termites is crucial for nitrogen cycle activities and degradation of recalcitrant components of pl
Hepatitis B infection is highly prevalent among patients presenting with jaundice in Kenya
Abstract Background:Viral hepatitis is a major concern worldwide, with hepatitis A (HAV) and E (HEV) viruses showing spor
The Contribution of Occult Precipitation to Nutrient Deposition on the West Coast of South Africa
Abstract The Strandveld mediterranean-ecosystem of the west coast of South Africa supports floristically diverse vegetati
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 susceptible to contamination by toxin-produci
Effect of Human Activities and Seasonal Variation on Water Quality of Nkenye (Chikuu) Stream in Chuka, Kenya
Abstract Composite water and sediment samples were taken from Nkenye stream at five different sampling stations during we
Disappearing medicinal plants in mt. kenya forests, kenya: a case study of east african green heart (Warburgia ugandensis sprague)
Abstract Natural disturbances and human activities are significantly affecting indigenous trees species in forests. Warbu
Characterization, Enzymatic Activity, and Secondary Metabolites of Fungal Isolates from Lake Sonachi in Kenya
Abstract The soda lakes of Kenya provide an extreme environment where diverse groups of microorganisms thrive. They are c
Effects of Zeolite X on Dissipation of Hexazinone from Agricultural Waste Waters in Western Kenya
Abstract Dissipation of hexazinone in Zeolite X treated wastewater followed pseudo first-order kinetics giving a calculat
Is leaf pubescence of Cape Proteaceae a xeromorphic or radiation-protective trait?
Abstract Although pubescence has traditionally been considered to be related to the water economy of plants, the results
Hypoglycemic Activity of Some Kenyan Plants Traditionally used to Manage Diabetes Mellitus in Eastern Province
Abstract In this study five aqueous extracts; Bidens pilosa, Strychnos henningsii, Aspilia pluriseta, Catha edulis and Er
Sorghum production for food security: A socioeconomic analysis of sorghum production in Nakuru County, Kenya
Abstract Kenya’s Vision 2030 identifies agriculture as one of the key sectors to deliver sustainable economic growth and
Hypoglycemic effect of Helichrysum odoratissimum in alloxan induced diabetic mice
Abstract Diabetes mellitus is a disease of antiquity with worrying global incidence and prevalence. Conventional manageme
Heavy Metals and Pesticides in Marine Sediment, Seawater, and Seaplants Along the Kenya-Mombasa Coastline
Abstract Marine sediment, seawater and several species of seaplants along the Kenya- Mombasa coastal region were analyzed
Use of human nails as bio-indicators of heavy metals environmental exposure among school age children in Kenya
Abstract Metal pollution and its health effects present a challenge currently facing the developing countries. Metal pois
Molluscicidal and antimicrobial activity of solanum aculeastrum
Abstract The methanolic extract of the fresh root bark and berries of Solanum aculeastrum showed significant activity aga
Comparative assessment of total Phenolic content in selected medicinal plants
Abstract This study was to compare the total phenolic (TP) content in extracts from eleven plant materials collected at d
Anti-plasmodial Activity of Some Kenyan Medicinal Plant Extracts Singly and in Combination with Chloroquine
Abstract Sixty organic and aqueous extracts of eleven plants used for the control of malaria by local communities in Kisi
Complete genome sequence of Syntrophobotulus glycolicus type strain (FlGlyRT)
Abstract Syntrophobotulus glycolicus Friedrich et al. 1996 is currently the only member of the genus Syntrophobotulus wit
Genotypic diversity of Dictyosphaerium–morphospecies (Chlorellaceae, Trebouxiophyceae) in African inland waters, including the description of four new genera
Abstract Trebouxiophytes of the Dictyosphaerium–morphotype from inland waters of Africa were studied using a polyphasic a
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 control programs. However, the large-scal