Browsing by Author "Getenga, Z.M"

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    • Phthalate Levels in Wastewater Treatment Plants of Lake Victoria Basin 

      Onchiri, R; Mayaka, A; Majanga, A; Ongulu, R; Orata, F; Getenga, Z.M; Gichumbi, J.M (Applied Ecology and Environmental Sciences., 2021-12-16)
      Phthalates are examples of EDCs, which have been used as plasticizers for longtime worldwide. However, their occurrence in these environments causes adverse effects such as congenital anomalies, endocrine disruption and ...

    • POTENTIAL OF BIOAUGMENTATION FOR REMEDIATION OF POLLUTED ENVIRONMENTS 

      Getenga, Z.M; Ngige, A; Kimosop, K; Mutua, G; Orata, F; Kowino, I; Were, H; Onunga, D (2015-10-30)
      After repeated applications and long use of persistent pesticides in soils, a phenomenon known as enhanced (accelerated) degradation of some pesticides has been observed in soils. This has led to isolation of key microbes ...