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Allellopathic potential of invasive Psidium guajava L., against selected native tree species in Kakamega Tropical Forest, Western Kenya.
(IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016-05)
Studies have previously attributed P. guajava invasiveness to its aggressive regeneration and profuse seeding. This study, however verified that its allellopathic influence on native plant species also plays an important ...
Effects of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [mart.] solms) Compost on Growth and Yield Parameters of Maize (Zea mays)
(British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, 2013-11-18)
Aims: To evaluate the effects of water hyacinth compost prepared with various cultures
on growth and yield parameters of maize. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Field experiments ...
Resistance of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato to Pirimiphos-methyl Insecticide in Kakamega County, Highlands of Western Kenya
(African Health Sciences, 2022-04-29)
Background: Insecticide treated bed nets and Indoor residual spraying remains the principal interventional malaria control strategies. To achieve malaria disease eradication, vector control programmes that monitor insecticide ...
First report of Phasey bean mild yellows virus in Kenya with a new host record
(NEW DISEASE REPORT, 2022-09-18)
Genome studies in Australia reported a novel virus, Phasey bean mild yellows virus (genus Polerovirus; PBMYV), in mixed infections with Bean leaf roll virus, Faba bean polerovirus 1, Soybean dwarf virus and Turnip yellows ...
Physicochemical Properties, Chemical Constituents, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Honey from Plebenia hylderbrandii and Meliponula bocandei species of stingless bees against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
(MMUST, 2021-07)
Free radicals are natural byproducts of chemical processes, such as metabolism. They move through cells, disrupting the structure of other molecules and resulting in cellular damage. The damage coupled with pathogenic ...
Challenges and Opportunities of Domestic Violence in Nyeri County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-11)
For many years, domestic violence has been stereotyped as violence against women and girls, with men as perpetrators. However, in recent times, men have also become victims. Domestic violence is a violation of human rights ...
MASUALA YANAYOATHIRI UFUNZAJI NA UJIFUNZAJI WA SOMO LA UFAHAMU KATIKA SHULE ZA UPILI KATIKA KAUNTI YA KISUMU NCHINI KENYA
(MMUST, 2018-11)
Comprehension is one of the several compulsory sections in Kiswahili subject syllabus. For a student to perform well in Kiswahili exams, he or she has to do well in this section. Unfortunately, this is one of the most ...
Effectiveness of Guidance and Counselling on Depression among Adolescents in Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH, 2023-08-16)
Depression is a solemn health issue affects a large number of children and adolescents. Studies have identified high prevalence of depression among adolescent students in Kenya as well as in Kakamega County. Guidance and ...