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Potential for utilization of entomopathogenic fungus, Beauveria bassiana, for control of banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar)

Omukoko, Carolyne Anaye (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2010)

Banana production in Kenya has been on the decline due to among other factors, pests and disease of which banana weevil is major. Although, entomopathogenic fungi such as Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae have ...
Agro-ecosystems’ resilience to damage: determination of index of susceptibility to climate change in mount kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Kelvine, Shirima (University of Dar es Salaam, 2014)

This paper assesses maize-coffee-banana agro-ecosystems’ resilience to damage as well as computing the social-ecological vulnerability index to climate change on the southern slope of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The ...
Isolation And Characterization Of Cellulolytic Bacteria From Soils Excavated From Geothermal Wells Along The Kenyan Rift Valley

Kateve, Kiio Irene (University of Nairobi, 2014)

Cellulolytic microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria are responsible for much of the cellulose degradation in soils. Despite this vast number of cellulase producers, there is a deficiency of microorganisms that can produce ...
Characterization of dark and pale forms of frankliniella schultzei (trybom) – an ecological, biological, morphological and molecular approach

Gikonyo, Matilda Wangeci (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2016)

Frankliniella schultzei Trybom is an important pest of ornamental and vegetable crops worldwide and a vector of Tospoviruses, which are plant viruses belonging to the family Bunyaviridae. It occurs as two color forms (dark ...
Responses To Pyrethroids In Heavy Metal Tolerant Anopheles Gambiae Vector Of Malaria

Musasia, Fauzia Khagai (Egerton University, 2013)

Anopheles gambiae mosquito, the principle Afro-tropical vector of malaria, has been documented in habitats with heavy metals in excess of natural loads. The mosquito has also displayed resistance to most conventional ...
Diversity and pollination activity of flower visiting insects associated with avocado along the slopes of Taita Hills in Kenya

Luvonga, Eric Bushuru (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, 2015)

Avocado is a horticultural crop of increasing economic importance in Kenya and around the world. Avocado production has been declining partly due to inadequate pollination. This decline in avocado pollination is currently ...
Characterization of Maize chlorotic mottle virus and Sugarcane mosaic virus causing maize lethal necrosis disease and spatial distribution of their alternative hosts in Kenya

Kusia, Elizabeth Siago (Pan African University, Institute, 2014)

Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease caused by a dual infection of maize with Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and any cereal potyvirus such as Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), Maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) or Wheat ...
Diversity And Host Prefference Of Tephritid Fruit Fly Species Infesting Cucurbit And Major Horticultural Crops In Coastal Kenya

Kambura, Carolyne w (University of Nairobi, 2016)

Tephritid fruit flies are among the notorious pests of horticultural crops in Kenya and have been documented to cause yield losses of 30-100%. Tephritid fruit flies from the Bactrocera and Dacus genera have been identified ...
Expression profiles of tsetse (glossina spp) glossina proteolytic lectin (gpl) gene

Mbatia, Betty N. (University of Nairobi, 2006)

Tsetse flies are important agricultural and medical vectors of African trypanosomes, the causative agents of trypanosomosis in humans and animals. The life cycle of the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma, in its invertebrate ...
Interactions between the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae and Trypanosoma congolense

Githendu, Lawrence, W. (Mt. Kenya University, 2015)

Tsetse fly-borne trypanosomiasis remains a significant problem in Africa despite years of interventions and research. The need for new strategies to control and possibly eliminate trypanosomiasis cannot be over-emphasized. ...
Phylogeny And Antibiotic Activity Of Xenorhabdus Spp. Isolated From Nematode Symbionts In Kenya

Awori, Ryan M (University of Nairobi, 2015)

Xenorhabdus is a bacteria genus of the family Enterobacteriaceae. Bacteria of this genus form a mutualistic relationship with Steinernema entomopathogenic nematodes. More so, their antimicrobial production serves as a ...
Community participation in decision Making in mosquito control in Malindi district, kenya

wanjiku, Lydiah kibe (Kenyatta University, 2008)

This qualitative study was conducted in malindi district to document and highlight the Process and challenges of community participation in decision making in mosquito Control. A total of 4 focus group discussions were ...
Field evaluation of piper guineense and spilanthes mauritiana powder as mosquito larvicides in Kilifi district, Kenya

Ohaga, Spala Oduor (Kenyatta University, 2003)

Field tests were conducted in Kilifi District on field populations of anopheline and culicine mosquitoes using Piper guineense and Spilanthes mauritiana powder. A total of 36 aquatic habitats containing mosquito larvae ...
Biochemical Examination and Identification of Botanicals Active against Adult Anopheles Gambiae from the Coastal Region of Kenya

Odalo, Josiah Ochieng (Kenyatta University, 2004)

Malaria still remains one of the most important tropical parasitic and vector-borne diseases in terms of geographical distribution, incidence, the extent of the morbidity and mortality. It is endemic in about 100 countries ...
Bio-evaluation of larvicidal plants from the coastal parts of Kenya

Samita, Fidelis Nekesa (Kenyatta University, 2003)

Malaria is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, particularly among children in sub-Saharan Africa. In this area, estimates of symptomatic malaria range from one to five episodes per child per year, while ...
Bioevaluation of insecticidal and repellen plants from central region of Kenya and chemical identification of bioactive derivatives

Simiyu, Silas Khamala (Kenyatta University, 2004)

Despite considerable control efforts, malaria still remains the most prevalent and devastating disease in the tropics. With more than 40% of the world population at risk, malaria undermines the welfare of several South ...
An economic analysis of Rice production in Mwea irrigation scheme

kuria, Jonh Ngige (University of Nairobi., 2004)

This study aimed at comparing the economics of rice production for two different groups of farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme (MIS). One group is under the management of Mwea Multi-Purpose Rice Growers (MMRG) and grows ...
Evaluation of neem formulations for the control of selected pests of French beans (phaseolus vulgaris. L.)

Kahuthia, Gathu, Ruth (Kenyatta University, 2000)

Evaluation on efficacy of neem seed oil (NSO) and neem kernel cake powder (NKCP) as compared to synthetic pesticides against Aphis fabae, Megarulothrips sjostedti and frankliniella species and their effects on natural ...
Studies on abundance, impact and natural enemies of insect pests of Okra and Chilies and efficacy of neem products in their control

Muchemi, Kagumba Samuel (Kenyatta University, 2000)

Studies on abundance, impact and natural enemies of insect pests of okra and chilies and efficacy of neem products in their control were conducted at Kibwezi (2°21-5'S, 38°2-5'E) a semi arid region of the Eastern province ...
Ecological studies on cucumber (cucumis sativus L.) Pest spectrum, yield loss assessment and potential for use of neem products in Kenya

Matoka, Tom Charles Mboya (Kenyatta University, 2001)

Cucurbit vegetable crops, especially cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) offer a good potential for urban and export marketing in Kenya. The crop also shows a promise for commercial production in Eastern African while pests are ...

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