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Bacterial Diversity in the Haloalkaline Lake Elmenteita
Abstract Lake Elmenteita is one of the alkaline saline lakes within the Kenyan Rift valley. The lake is situated on the f
Fluctuating algal food populations and the occurrence of lesser flamingos (Phoeniconaias minor) in three Kenyan rift valley lakes
Abstract The last two decades have witnessed increasing episodes of lesser flamingo die-offs in East Africa. Based on dat
The Potential of a Low Cost Technology for The Greywater Treatment
Abstract Greywater (GW) is household wastewater effluent originating from baths, showers, kitchen and hand wash basins an
Toxic cyanobacteria and their toxins in standing waters of Kenya: implications for water resource use
Abstract Phytoplankton biodiversity studies in Kenya's standing waters were carried out between 2001 and 2003. Toxin prod
Molecular detection of uncultured cyanobacteria and aminotransferase domains for cyanotoxin production in sediments of different Kenyan lakes
Abstract PCR-based denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of 16S rRNA gene fragments was used to identif
Contribution of hot spring cyanobacteria to the mysterious deaths of Lesser Flamingos at Lake Bogoria, Kenya
Abstract Cyanobacterial mats at hot springs on the shore of the alkaline Lake Bogoria, Kenya, were investigated regarding
Mass developments of the cyanobacteria Anabaenopsis and Cyanospira (Nostocales) in the soda lakes of Kenya: ecological and systematic implications
Abstract The food web of the saline–alkaline lakes of East Africa is characterised by a unique interaction between the Le
Temporal changes in phytoplankton structure and composition at the Turkwel Gorge Reservoir, Kenya
Abstract Temporal changes in phytoplankton chlorophyll a, composition, diversity, biomass (density and fresh weight) and
Physico-Chemical and Microbial Quality of Greywater from Various Households in Homa Bay Town
Abstract In recent years concerns over dwindling reserves of ground water and overloaded or costly sewage treatment plant
Changes of phytoplankton communities in Lakes Naivasha and Oloidien, examples of degradation and salinization of lakes in the Kenyan Rift Valley
Abstract Increasing degradation of the water quality, caused by overuse and salinization, leads to considerable changes o
A cyano-anomaly? Cyanobacterial toxins as contributors to Lesser Flamingo mass deaths
Abstract In the present study, significative HAB’S bloom was confirmed in Matanchén Bay during Febrary 2003. The Raphidop
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among an Urban Population in Kenya
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Developing countries are undergoing an epidemiologic transition accompanied by increasing burden of c
Influence of large woody debris accumulations on macro invertebrate distribution in a low order forested tropical stream, Sagana river, Kenya
Abstract Woody debris accumulations are important ecological components in low order forested streams. They provide forag
Hepatitis B virus subgenotype A1, occurrence of subgenotype D4, and S gene mutations among voluntary blood donors in Kenya
Abstract Kenya is one of the high endemic zones for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The consensuses on prevalence of t
Evaluation of an Antigen-Antibody “Combination” Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay For Diagnosis Of Hepatitis C Virus Infections
Abstract BACKGROUND: Development of “combination” assays detecting in parallel, within a single test, Hepatitis C Virus (
Comparing the yield components of three most popular commercial watermelon cultivars in Kenya with one newly introduced cultivar and one landrace
Abstract High yield is a major goal for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) breeders. The objective of this study was to compa
Diallel analysis of Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) varieties for important traits
Abstract The breeding programmes of many crops use diallel analyses because of the genetic information they offer to bree
Fish Species Composition and Diversity of Small Riverine Ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
Abstract Riverine ecosystems in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) significantly contribute to the lake’s water budget and aqu
Genetic Diversity of Cassava Mutants, Hybrids and Landraces Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers
Abstract Aims: Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crop with largely unexplored and unexplained potentially valuable
INFLUENCE OF LARGE WOODY DEBRIS ACCUMULATIONS ON MACROINVERTEBRATE DISTRIBUTION IN A LOW ORDER FORESTED TROPICAL STREAM, SAGANA RIVER, KENYA
Abstract Woody debris accumulations are important ecological components in low order forested streams. They provide forag
Physicochemical Characteristics of undrainable Water Dams Utilized for Fish rearing In The Semi-Arid Naromoru Area, Central Kenya
Abstract Naromoru is a semiarid area in Central Kenya, occurring on the leeward side of Mt. Kenya. Its water sources incl
Genetic diversity among commercial coffee varieties, advanced selections and museum collections in Kenya using molecular markers
Abstract Molecular markers have effectively been applied to study genetic diversity and as markers of particular traits.
Occurrence of Ck-1 gene conferring resistance to Coffee Berry Disease in Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 and its parental genotypes
Abstract Resistance to Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) in Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 is known to be controlled by among other
Variation and Association of Cup Quality Attributes and Resistance to Coffee Berry Disease in Coffea Arabica L. Composite Cultivar, Ruiru 11
Abstract Majority of reported work on coffee breeding primarily concerns agronomic improvement that directly impinges on
Field Screening of Selected Coffea arabica L. Genotypes Against Coffee Leaf Rust
Abstract Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) is a fungal disease caused by Hemileia vastatrix Berk et Br. and is one of the major dise
Morphological characterization of Kenyan native wood ear mushroom [Auricularia auricula (L. ex Hook.) Underw.] and the effect of supplemented millet and sorghum grains in spawn production
Abstract Utilization of mushrooms collected from the wild requires adequate description of useful phenetic features and d
Growth and nutrient uptake among three wetland plant species occurring in Lake Victoria basin in Kenya.
Abstract Nutrient enrichment is one of the most serious threats to wetland ecosystems. Information is lacking, particular
Evaluation of beverage quality and green bean physical characteristics of selected Arabica coffee genotypes in Kenya
Abstract Physical characteristics of green coffee bean have been reported to affect beverage quality to some extent. The
Drought and heat tolerance in coffee: a review
Abstract Climatic variability is the main factor responsible for the fluctuations in the coffee yield in the world. The r
Biochemical Composition Within Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 and Its Relationship With Cup Quality
Abstract Biochemical composition appears to be influenced by both genetic factors and plant growth conditions. The main o