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Economic Impact of Integrated Pest Management Technology for Control of Mango Fruit Flies in Embu County, Kenya

Kibira, Mary Njeri (Kenyatta University, 2012)

Mango is the third most important fruit in Kenya in terms of area and total production. nutritionally, mango fruit is important for vitamins and mineral provision in the dail diet of Kenyans. as an export.....(continue ...
The impact of Push-pull Technology on incidence and severity of maize ear rots and Mycotoxins in Western Kenya

Maxwell Juti, Owuor (Egerton University, 2018)

Soil is the primary reservoir for fungi of which Aspergillus and Fusarium species are the main causal agents of maize ear rot and mycotoxin production. Season and cropping systems are known to influence soil fungal community ...
An Analysis factors influencing demand for poultry and fish feeds in Kenya

Macharia, John Njenga (University of Nairobi, 2017)

Poultry and fish are important sub-sectors in Kenya providing rural farmer households with income and contributing to their food and nutritional security. Although ownership of these enterprises is not gender specific women ...
Towards improving East Coast fever (ECF) diagnosis: Validation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for rapid detection of Theileria parva, the causative agent of ECF in cattle

Ndotono, Moses Njahira (University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017)

East Coast fever (ECF) is a serious tick-borne parasitic disease of cattle and is a major constraint to the livestock sector in east, central and southern Africa. ECF is caused by a protozoan parasite, Theileria parva, ...
Assessment of Health and Environmental effects of Mango Integrated Fruit Fly Management Strategy in Meru County, Kenya

Miyinzi, Chris (Moi University, 2016)

Mango is among the three most imperative crops in Kenya in terms production and crop area. However, mango production is limited by a number of issues, among which pests and fungal disease infestation are major. Among the ...
Characterization of Erythrocyte Receptor Polymorphisms in a Malaria Endemic Population in Kilifi, Kenya

Omedo, Irene Akinyi (University of Nairobi, 2010)

Malaria is a strong selective force in the human genome, selecting genes for resistance to disease in human populations living in malaria endemic areas. Selection by malaria has generated genetic variations, providing ...
Behavioral Responses of tuta absoluta to a Wild and Cultivated Tomato Plants and Characterization of the Mediating Semiochemical blends

Miano, Raphael Njurai (Kenyatta university, 2017)

Tomato is rated the second most important horticultural crop after potato in most parts of the world. However, its cultivation is threatened by infestations of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). The pest originated ...
Assessment of rodents’ postharvest losses In on-farm maize storage in Kenya

Kukom, Edoh-Ognakossan (Jomo kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2017)

Rodents are one of the major postharvest pests that affect food security by impacting on both food availability and safety. However, knowledge of the impact of rodents in on-farm maize storage systems in Kenya is limited. ...
Chemical Composition and Activity of Volatile Compounds and Essential Oils in Tomato Accessions against the Tobacco Spider Mite, Tetranychus Evansi Baker and Pritchard

Murungi, Lucy Kananu (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2005)

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Comparative Biology and Biochemical studies of two Isolates of Nucleopolyhedroviruses infecting Helivocoverpa Armigera (Hurbner)(Lepidoptera:Noctuidae)

Ogembo, Javier Gordon (university of Zimbabwe, 2002)

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Effect of Solar Disinfestation and Purdue improved Crop storage Bagging the control of Prostephanus Truncatus Horn in Maize

Njoroge, Anastasia Wanjiru (University of Nairobi, 2012)

This work demonstrates how an integrated approach can be used for controlling Larger Grain Borer (Prostephanus truncatus) in maize (Zea mays L.) using solar disinfestation followed by hermetic storage in Purdue Improved ...
Isolation and Characterization of Tick (Rhipicephalus appendiculatus) Attractive Compounds from Calcurnia aurea

Mogwambo, James Fred (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2013)

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Host Range of Sturmiopsis Parasitica (Currran) (Diptera;Tachinidae) and Interspecific competition with Cotesa Sesamiae (Cameron)(Hymenoptera:Braconidae) in kenya

Mucheru, Obadia Mburu (Kenyatta University, 2008)

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Potential of Entomopathogenic Fungi and in combination with Bacillus Thuringiensis for control of the Helicoverpa Armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) in Tomatoes

Nguyen, Thi Hanh Nguyen (university of Hannover, 2014)

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Biochemical signal in the Tri-Tropic interaction between Anacardium Occidentae,Pseudotheraptus way and Oecophylla Longinoda

Kungu, Caroline Wanjiku (Kenyatta University, 2014)

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Metabolism of Phosphoenolpyruvate Derived from Glucose Catabolism by Bloodstream Trypanosoma Congolense

Odhiambo, J.O. (University of Nairobi, 1996)

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Molecular Characterization, Ecology and Pathogens of Honeybees in Newly Established Colonies in Kitui County, a Semi-Arid Ecosystem in Kenya

Mumoki, Fiona Nelima (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2014)

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Cloning and Functional Analysis of Trans-splicing Factors in Trypanosoma brucei

Owino, V. A. (Egerton University, 2006)

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A Competition Model for Chilo Partellus (Swinhoe) and Chilo Orichalcociliellus (Strand) on the Kenyan Coast

Otieno, Herine Adhiambo (Kenyatta University, 2001)

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Bio-prospecting for Phytochemicals for Anopheles Gambiae Larval Control

Okinyo, Denis (Kenyatta University, 2002)

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