• Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth. Resistance Mechanisms in KSTP’94 Maize Variety and Host Induced Gene Silencing of CYSTEINE PROTEASE 

  Mbula, Mutinda Sylvia (JKUAT-IBR, 2018-11-13)

  Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed that causes yield losses in maize-producing countries throughout sub-Saharan Africa. A number of control methods against the noxious weed have been employed with limited success. There ...
• In Vitro Regeneration, Virus Elimination and Transformation of Selected Cassava Landraces in Tanzania 

  Kidulile, Christina Edward (JKUAT-IBR, 2018-10-02)

  Cassava is among the most produced and consumed crops in Africa with an annual production of 176 million metric tons. Lack of clean planting materials of farmer-preferred cassava varieties is one of the main constraints ...
• Perfomance of Cotesia Flavipes cameron(Hymenoptera:Braconide)on stem bores of cereals and wild crops. 

  Obonyo, Meshack O (Jkuat-Agriculture, 2018-08-10)
• Micropropagation of allanblackia stuhlmannii cluciaceae:an economically important of wild trees species 

  Neondo, Johnsone Omukhulu (jkuat-IBR, 2018-08-10)
• SOMATIC EMBRYOGENESIS AND BIOASSAY STUDIES OF SCHIZOZYGIA COFFAEOIDES BAIL (MPELEPELE) FOR POTENTIAL EXPLOITATION OF SECONDARY METABOLITES. 

  Naaty, Bashiloni (JKUAT IBR, 2018-02-01)

  Schizozygia coffeoides (Mpelepele) is an endangered medicinal shrub geographically distributed in Kenya, with substantial antifungal and antibacterial properties. The sustainable utilization of this shrub is hindered by ...
• Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Chromium Reducing Bacterial Strains from Selected Chrome Contaminated Tannery Waste Sites in Nairobi, Kenya 

  Langat, Nathan Kipkirui (JKUAT IBR, 2018-02-01)

  The leather industry a key agricultural sub-sectors in Kenya with a high potential towards contributing to economic growth, creation of wealth and employment. The Kenyan government is currently encouraging the setting up ...
• Population Genetic Analysis of Plasmodium falciparum from Lake Victoria Islands Using a Novel Single Fluorescent Labeled Microsatellite Assay 

  Mulenge, Felix Muthama (JKUAT IBR, 2018-02-01)

  Despite unprecedented efforts to control Plasmodium falciparum over decades, it remains entrenched in Africa, accounting for 90% of global malaria deaths. Control efforts have been difficult due in part to high levels of ...
• EXPLORING BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND TRANSGENIC WEED MANAGEMENT APPROACHES AGAINST INFESTATION BY STRIGA HERMONTHICA IN MAIZE 

  NEONDO, JOHNSTONE OMUKHULU (JKUAT, 2017-12-05)

  Striga hermonthica and low soil phosphorus (P) are major contributors to food insecurity in sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Infestation of cereal fields by S. hermonthica results in about 30% to 90% yield loss hence emerging as ...
• Molecular characterisation of honey bees, Apis mellifera subspecies in East Africa 

  Kibogo, Harrison Gathenga (IBR, JKUAT, 2017-03-29)

  Honey bee, Apis mellifera subspecies from East African populations were evaluated for phylogenetic relationships using mitochondrial markers. Apis mellifera scutellata, A. m. litorea and A. m. monticola were found to have ...
• Evaluation Of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxy Acetic Acid and Naphthalene Acetic Acid Concentration On Callogenesis, Somaclonal Variation and Sugarcane Mosaic Virus Elimination in Sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum L). 

  Wekesa, Richard Kundu (IBR, JKUAT, 2017-03-17)

  Sugarcane, Saccharum officinarum (L.), is one of the most important crops in Kenya and has wide range of economic benefits. However, the industry has been facing several challenges including declining yields due to use of ...
• Metagenomic and Metatranscriptomic analysis of Bacterial, Archaeal and Fungal communities within the hot springs of Lake Magadi in Kenya 

  Kambura, Anne Kelly (Institute of Biotechnology Research, JKUAT, 2017-01-09)

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• Determination of genetic diversity of Pseudomonas syringae pathovar garcae and its reaction to selected coffee varieties in Kenya 

  Ithiru, John mwangi (Biotechnology , IBR, JKUAT, 2016-08-08)

  Bacterial blight of coffee (BBC) caused by Pseudomonas syringae pathovar garcae is a major concern in Kenya and other coffee growing countries due to high incidence and severity in Arabica coffee. Previous work to develop ...
• Characterization of dark and pale forms of frankliniella schultzei (trybom) – an ecological, biological, morphological and molecular approach 

  Gikonyo, Matilda Wangeci (Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology , IBR, JKUAT, 2016-03-23)

  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 ...
• The effect of HIV-1 infection, HIV/HBV, HIV/HCV co infections on leukocytes in the presence of activated RANTES G 28. 

  Tsuma, Catherine Medza (JKUAT - IBR, 2016-05-21)

  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1, co infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) challenges the immune system. Regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES) is one of the ...
• Diversity, Genetic Background and Hsp70 Gene Functional Polymorphisms for Heat Tolerance in Indigenous Chickens in Kenya 

  Kennedy, Grace Moraa (IBR, JKUAT, 2016-05-19)

  The arid and semi-arid regions occupy the highest percentage of land mass in Kenya and are worst hit by the ongoing climate change across the horn of Africa. Indigenous chickens in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) have ...
• Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Yeast Strains from Kenyan Cheese Industries and their Potential Utilization in Bioethanol Production from Whey 

  Kimani, Virginia Wambui (Biotechnology, JKUAT, 2016-02-29)

  The use of Bio-wastes like whey as raw materials for production of ethanol is gaining importance due to the environmental impact and exhaustion of fossil fuel sources making renewable fuel alternatives highly attractive. ...
• Prevalence and factors associated with transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors at Regional blood transfusion center Nakuru and Tenwek Mission Hospital, Kenya 

  Bartonjo, Grace (Laboratory Management and Epidemiology , JKUAT, 2013)

  Blood transfusion is an essential therapeutic procedure. Although timely transfusion saves millions of human lives worldwide each year, unsafe transfusion practices can put millions of people at risk of transfusion ...
• Exploring host induced gene silencing of key biosynthetic pathway genes in management of aflatoxin accumulation in maize (zea mays) and groundnuts (arachis hypogaea l) 

  Masanga, Joel Okoyo (2015)

  Infestation of crops by mycotoxin-producing fungi is a major challenge in sub-Sahara Africa due to heavy economic losses and threats to human and animal health. Many crops are contaminated by fungi, particularly Aspergillus ...
• Collection, Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Papaya Germplasm in Kenya. 

  Asudi, George Ochieng’ (JKUAT, Juja, 2015-11)

  Papaya is one of the major fruit crops of the tropical regions of the world. It shows considerable phenotypic variation in morphological and horticultural traits that can be utilized in its genetic improvement. The ...
• Isolation, Characterization and Screening of Bacterial Isolates from Lake Magadi for Exoenzyme and Antimicrobial activity 

  Kambura, Anne Kelly (JKUAT, Juja, 2015-11)

  Microorganisms from soda lakes have attracted attention as a possible source of novel enzymes and metabolites for use in biotechnology and developing new applications such as medicine, food, and research reagents. Many ...

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