• Ecological Niche Modeling, Yield Impact Assessment and Improved Detection of SPFMV, SPCSV, and SPLCV in Sweetpotato in Kenya 

  Wanjala, Bramwel Waswa (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-07-16)

  Viral diseases in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa cause significant crop losses. Over 30 viruses have been reported to infect sweetpotato. Sweet potato cholorotic stunt virus and Sweet potato feathery mottle virus are considered ...
• Development and comparison of a loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for the rapid diagnosis of lumpy skin disease 

  Macharia, Ednah Serah Wanjiru (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-07-15)

  Lumpy skin disease virus is a poxvirus in the genus Capripoxvirus and is closely related to sheeppox virus and goatpox virus. It’s economically important in cattle and a notifiable disease by World Organization for Animal ...
• Development of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the On-Site Detection of Capripoxvirus 

  Macharia, Ednah Serah Wanjiru (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-07-15)

  Capripoxviruses are responsible for significant transboundary diseases affecting cattle, sheep, and goats, and are notifiable diseases in Kenya due to their economic impact. Early and accurate detection is crucial for ...
• Cell Wall Dynamics in the Parasitic Plant (Striga)and Rice Pathosystem 

  Barminga, Damaris (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-07-15)

  Intheplant-plantpathosystemofrice(Oryzasativa)andthepar asitic plant Striga hermonthica, cell walls from either plant are important defensive and offensive structures. Here, we reveal the cell wall dynamics in both ...
• Comparative Transcriptomic Profiles of Striga Resistance Mechanisms within Hosts and Non Hosts Plant Interactions 

  Barminga, Damaris Jerogony (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-07-15)

  Majority of the staple cereals cultivated in the sub-Saharan Africa are heavily infested by Striga spp., causing tremendous economic losses annually. A durable and broad spectrum approach to Striga control is via the ...
• Metagenomic Analysis and Characterization of Tick-Borne Pathogenic Bacteria across Six Counties in Kenya 

  Kimemia, Bryson Brian (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-07-14)

  Ticks are arachnids that rely completely on vertebrate blood for their sustenance and survival. This blood-feeding lifestyle has placed them in a niche position to act as vectors for numerous viral, bacterial and protozoan ...
• Assessment of Bacterial Diversity and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Water Used by Eateries and Open Markets in Juja 

  Omune, Alfrick Makori (JKUAT-IBR, 2025-06-30)

  Water is an important bacterial habitat and a major avenue of dissemination of antibiotic resistant bacteria between and among different environments. Contamination of drinking water used in open market eateries with ...
• Screening and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates-Producing Bacteria Isolated from Soda Lakes in Kenya for Biopolymer Production with Fruit Peels Residues as Feedstock 

  Muigano, Martin Ng’ang’a (IBR-JKUAT, 2025-03-24)

  Plastics derived from fossil fuels are associated with major post-use challenges and environmental pollution. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are bio-based polymers synthesized by microorganisms as storage products under ...
• Genetic Diversity and In-vitro Regeneration of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott.) Germplasm in Kenya 

  Sinkiyian Kepue, Mercy (JKUAT-IBR, 2024-04-09)

  Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a clonally propagated aroid and is largely grown in humid tropical areas worldwide. This crop was first domesticated in South-east Asia, spreading throughout the world and is now an important ...
• Evaluation of Extremophilic Bacteria from Lakes Bogoria and Magadi for Biocontrol of Fusarium Solani and Rhizoctonia Solani in Phaseolus Vulgaris L. 

  Wekesa, Tofick Barasa (JKUAT-IBR, 2024-02-02)

  Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is some significant vegetable crop rich in protein, carbohydrates, and Vitamin B complex, used as a source of protein or cooked as a vegetable. It is associated with improving capillary ...
• Comparative Genomics and Transcriptomics of Heat Stress in Chicken and Guineafowl Populations from Selected Countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe 

  Kennedy, Grace Moraa (JKUAT-IBR, 2023-11-30)

  Poultry farming is a crucial component of the global agriculture industry, providing a significant source of protein and economic livelihoods to millions of people worldwide. However, climate change has led to an increase ...
• Phenotypic Features and Genetic Characterization of Galla Goats from Selected Regions in Kenya Using Mitochondrial DNA and HSP70 Gene Polymorphisms 

  Masila, Ednah Mutindi (JKUAT-IBR, 2023-11-20)

  Galla goats are mainly found in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya, which are mostly affected by climate change. Indiscriminate crossbreeding has led to the erosion of genetic pool of indigenous goats, which are hardy and ...
• Genetic Background and Signatures of Selection Assessment in Wild African Harlequin and Domestic Japanese Quails Using a Genomic and Transcriptomic Approach 

  Ogada, Stephen Omondi (JKUAT-IBR, 2023-11-17)

  Quails are increasingly becoming a vital complementary protein source, contributing to food security. In Kenya, the indiscriminate and destructive harvesting of wild African harlequin quails using traditional methods has ...
• Distribution and Socio-economic Impact of Blast Pathogen, Molecular Characterization of associated Fungi and Screening for Disease Tolerance in Kenyan Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) 

  Odeph, Margaret Akumu (JKUAT-IBR, 2023-05-26)

  Finger millet is an underutilized, climatic resilience grain crop with significant nutraceutical value and agricultural diversification prospects. Blast disease impedes its production and productivity causing a yield lose ...
• Antecedents of Career Salience in Five Star Rated Hotels in Nairobi City County Kenya 

  Otado, Nicholas Ohuru (JKUAT-COHRED, 2022-12-02)

  The study aimed to establish antecedents of career salience in the five star rated hotels industry in Kenya. The study specifically focused on organizational culture, leadership styles, work life balance and family association ...
• Generation of Cassava with Reduced Levels of Cyanogens Through CRISPR/Cas9 Targeted Mutagenesis of the Cytochrome P450 (CYP79D1) Gene 

  Juma, Bicko Steve (JKUAT-IBR, 2022-12-02)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the world's most significant food root crop, providing carbohydrates to millions of subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Cassava leaves and roots, on the other hand, contain toxic ...
• Validation of a Biomeme smartphone Based- DNA Real-Time PCR Assay for Diagnosis of Human Malaria at the Point-of-Care 

  Kedogo, John Lukoye (JKUAT-IBR, 2022-10-25)

  Malaria poses a diagnostic challenge in the majority of developing countries due to financial constraints. In 2017, there were approximately 219 million new cases of malaria, with over 435 000 deaths worldwide. Children ...
• Origin, Genetic Diversity and HSP 70 Gene Polymorphisms of Domesticated Rabbits of Kenya 

  Owuor, Sharon Auma (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-11-29)

  Rabbit production in Kenya offers great opportunity for food security among households as a cheap alternative source of animal protein and as a source of income. Rabbits have received limited research, and information on ...
• Population Genetic Analysis of Plasmodium falciparum Circumsporozoite Protein (CSP) in Two Distinct Ecological Regions in Ghana 

  Mwatuni, Francis Machabe (JKUAT-COHES, 2021-11-05)

  Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum parasite continues to be of major public health concern in Ghana. RTS,S/AS01 is the most advanced malaria vaccine candidate designed based on the 3D7 laboratory Plasmodium falciparum ...
• Optimising Somatic Embryos Formation in Coffea arabica Cultivar Ruiru 11 Using Temporary Immersion Systems In Kenya 

  Mwaniki, Irene Wanjiku (JKUAT-IBR, 2021-10-25)

  Coffea arabica, F1 hybrid variety, Ruiru 11 is a highly sought-after crop in Kenya due to its alleviated resistance to Coffee Berry Disease and Coffee Leaf Rust coupled with high yield capacity and good cup quality. Access ...

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