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Antimicrobial Activity of Streptomycetes Isolated from the Mau Forest Complex in Kenya

Njoroge, H. W.; Muia, A. W.; Boga, H. I.; Otaye, D. O. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Search for newprinciples in biocontrol of plant pathogens different from the classical fungicides is of worldwide interest. Members of the genus Streptomyces are known to produce about 80% of all known ...

Assessment of Water Quality of Lotic and LenticEcosystems in Agbede Wetlands using a Multimetric Approach

Dirisu, A. R.; Ezenwa, M. I. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

In this study, an index method was adopted to grade the water quality of Agbede Wetlands for a period of 18 months (December, 2012 and May, 2014). On monthly basis, water samples were obtained from seven ...

Clay-Rice Husk Ash based Geopolymers for Remediationof Pb (II) and Cd (II) from Wastewater

Maingi, F. M.; Mbuvi, H. M.; Mwangi, H.; Ng’ang’a, M. M. (Egerton University, 2019-10)

Industrialization and technological advancements have led tothegeneration ofnumerouspollutantssuch asheavy metals into the aquatic ecosystem. These toxiccompounds are extremely dangerous to humanhealthand the ...

Comparative Ecological Analysis of Fish Parasitofauna in a Hub- Plot Aquaculture System: Implications for Aquaculture in Kenya

E., Otachi; E., Wathuta; A., Magana; M. L., Fioravanti; D., Florio; R., Konecny (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

Aquaculture is an important source of food globally. The Kenya Government through the economic stimulus package (ESP) in a supplementary budget of 2009/2010, allocated Kshs.1.12 Billion for the establishment of 200 fish ...

Computational Pool-Testing Strategy

Mwangi, Jesse W; Nyongesa, L K; Tamba, L C (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

Pooling sample for the purpose of testing has a long history dating back to the Second World War with its first application being screening of pooled urine samples for the presence of syphilis. Recently, pooling has been ...

Control of Chickpea Root knot Nematodes(Meloidogyne spp.) in Nakuru County, Kenya using Sudan Grass (Sorghum sudanese)

Kimani, I.M.; Muthamia, J. M.; Otaye, D.O. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Chickpea is a source of food and nutrients to farmers. Chickpea growth and yield production is affected by root knot nematodes. Loss of yields from chickpeas are estimated billions of money annually. Sudan grass (Sorghum ...

Design and Application of Bio-economic Modelling in Livestock Genetic Improvement in Kenya: A Review

Muhehe, D. J; Muia, M. L; Ogola, .W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Bio-economic modelling in livestock production systems presents the opportunity for incorporating some elements of human decision making and simulates the impact of such decisions using mathematical ...

Determinants of Technical Efficiency in Rice Production in Gihanga (Burundi) Irrigation Scheme: A Stochastic Production Frontier Approach

Ndayitwayeko, W-M.; Korir, M. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

This paper estimated the technical efficiency of rice production under irrigation system in Gihanga, Burundi and attempted to unravel the determinants of technical inefficiency. A ...

Determination of the Bending Strength and Hardness Values of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Mutai, A. J; Ogola, W. O; Ondieki, C. M. M (Egerton University, 2012-10)

The growing environmental consciousness and understanding of the need for sustainable development has generated interest in the use of natural fibers as reinforcements in polymer composites to replace synthetic ...

Determination of Triumfetta tomentosa B. Growth Parameters and Fibre Properties in Kenya

Kinuthia, . N. L.; Mathooko, . M. J.; Kariuki, T. S.; Mucheke, W. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

Triumfettatomentosa B. (Fam. Tiliaceae) is an indigenous perennial shrub growing naturally in moist habitats. It is a multipurpose plant traditionally used by many communities in Kenya as a source of ...

Development and Biotechnology of Pleurotus Mushroom Cultivation

Khare, K. B; Achwanya, O. S; Mutuku, J. M; Gathuru, E. M; Ombiri, J (Egerton University, 2006-01-11)

The increasing population and the decreasing land size for crop cultivation throughout the world poses a serious problem to sufficient food production. The cultivation of Pleurotus mushrooms requires less elaborate ...

Effect of Heterologous Challenge on the Survival of Sheep Immunzed with Inactivated Elementary Bodies and Recombinant Antigens of Cowdria ruminantium

Kibor, A. C; Sumption, J. K; Paxton, E. A (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Immunization of sheep with inactivated elementary bodies (IEB’s) confers protection against homologous and heterologous challenge among certain stocks of C. ruminantium. Cros-protection between different stocks of C. ...

Effect of Irrigation, Nitrogen and Zinc on Nitrogen and Zinc Content and Uptake in Late Sown Wheat Biomass

Kibe, A.M; Titus, S; Singh, S (Egerton University, 2006-01-01)

Continuous rice-wheat cropping systems that are heavily dependent on irrigation water, has become a matter of great concern in South Asian countries, particularly in India. This has lead to nutrient and ground water ...

Effect of Land Use on Leaf Litter Decomposition in Upper Mara Streams, Kenya

Tsisiche, A.; M’merimba, C.; Mbaka, J. G. (Egerton University, 2018-01)

Modification of riparian vegetation via land use change alters leaf litter processing rates in streams. This study aimed at investigating the effect of land use change from forestry to agriculture on leaf litter decomposition ...

Effects of Macrobends on the Attenuation of Optical Signals in Multi-Mode Graded Index 62.5/125 μm Cable at 850 nm Wavelength

Chombah, . J.M.; Gwaro, J.O.; Nyaanga, .D.M; Kirui, M.S.K (Egerton University, 2012-10)

In fibre optic transmissions, macrobend is a large visible bend in the optical fiber that can cause attenuation, a reduction of optical power in the glass. A relatively large- radius bend in an optical fibre may results ...

Effects of Surface Tension over a Flow Past a Flat Plate

Gathia, P.W.; Lonyangapuo, . P. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

We consider a free surface flow past a flat plate. We consider relations between the results of Anderson and Vanden-Broeck (1996) and those of Osborne and Stump (2000), and present new ...

Endo-helminths Infestation in Nile Perch, Lates niloticus, (L.,) and Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus(L.,) in Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya

Thon, C. C.; Otachi, O. E.; Oldewage, A. A. (Egerton University, 2017-01)

Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L., 1758) and Nile perch, Lates niloticus (L., 1758) were introduced into Lake Victoria in 1950, mainly to boost the fishing economy. Parasitic infections remain a major concern ...

Epidemiological Factors Determining Clinical Malaria in the Highlands of Western Kenya: Case Study of Iguhu Location

Essendi, M.W.; Shivairo, R.S.; Muleke, C.I.; Yaw, Afrane; Odhiambo, R.O. (Egerton University, 2012-10)

This paper reports findings on the prevailing “epidemiological factors that determine occurrence of clinical malaria in the highlands of western Kenya, a case study of Iguhu location.In this study, the risk factors ...

Estimation of Growth Parameters of Indigenous Chicken Populations Intensively Reared in Kenya

Kahi, Alexander; Bebe, B O; Ngeno, K (Egerton Journal of Science and technology, 2011-01-10)

This study compared body weights of indigenous chicken (IC) ecotypes from 0 to 34 weeks of age and modeled the growth curves to estimate the associated parameters and their relationship using four growth models, namely: ...

Evaluating Soil Quality and Productivity of DifferentClusters in Kabanon-Kapkamak Irrigation Scheme, Kenya

Muya, E. M.; Yegon, J.; Mangi, P. M.; Gachini, G.N.; Chek, A.L; Thuranira, E. G.; Goro, H.; Owenga, P.; Wasike, V.; Kirigua, V.; Mainuri, Z.G (Egerton University, 2017-01)

This study investigated soil conditions with an objective of differentiating the area into different clusters on the basis of topographical characteristics, hydrological processes, and degree of erosion, soil ...

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