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Comparison of the effects of a formulated transport medium And edta anticoagulant on in vitro antimalarial drugs activity Against plasmodium falciparum standard clones and field Isolates
(Maseno University, 2016)
ABSTRACT
Malaria is an important public health problem world wide with 283 million infections resulting in 584,000 deaths per year globally. In Kenya, malaria accounts for an estimated 18% of outpatients and 6% of hospital ...
Determination of Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia Coli Isolated From Rastrineobola Argentea and Water Samples From Lake Victoria - Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)
Many strains of Escherichia coli can be pathogenic leading to diarrheal diseases. The occurrence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria is increasing in aquatic environments infecting fish which are later consumed by humans ...
Relationship between mites infestation levels in Kenyan tea to overhead volatile organic compounds and their variations with seasons, regions and selected agronomic practices
(Maseno University, 2016)
Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a major cash crop in Kenya that suffers economic losses due to Brevipalpus phoenicis and Oligonychus coffeae infestations during droughts. Pesticides use on tea is prohibited and pests control ...
Evaluation of chlorpyrifos ethyl elisa kit and assessment of use and spatial distribution and temporal trend of selected organophosphate and carbamate pesticides residues in water, sediment and fish from lake Naivasha
(Maseno University, 2015)
Heavy seasonal use of specific organophosphate and carbamate in the catchment area of Lake Naivasha is a potential cause of pollution of sediment, water and fish in the lake. However, there is lack of data on the potential ...
Comparison of Variations in Soil-Foliar Nutrients Levels and Productivity of Three Ratoon-Sugarcane Cultivars Due to Nitrogen-Potash Rates and Harvesting Age in Western Kenya
(2016)
Sugarcane productivity in Kenya has declined despite increased acreage and new cultivars possibly due to use of old-cultivar agronomic inputs. The N-K2O optimal rates for new cultivars are unknown. Kenya Sugar Industry ...
Fate Studies of Chlorsulfuron in Selected Soils Within the Mara River Basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
Chlorsulfuron is a sulfonylurea herbicide used to control broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat farms within the Mara River Basin. It is assumed to be environmentally safe due to low application rates, relatively shorter ...
Effect of NPK blended fertilizer application on soil chemical properties, growth, Chlorophyll content and nutrient uptake on Finger millet (Eleusine coracana l. gaertn.) grown in acidic soils.
(Maseno University, 2017)
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L) is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya. It is an important staple food rich in minerals and vitamins required for good health. Finger millet has the ability to grow in stressful ...
Comparison of Genexpert and line probe assay for detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Rifampicin mono-resistance in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
substantial human morbidity and mortality globally. About 10.4 million TB cases and 1.4 million deaths worldwide were reported in 2015. Kenya is among the 22 countries with highest TB burden. Microscopy is routinely used ...
Computational study of the structural, Electronic, optical and thermal properties of Hexagonal and cubic Germanium-antimony-telluride
(Maseno University, 2016)
The electronic, optical and thermal properties of hexagonal and cubic phases of
Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST) have been calculated using density functional theory (DFT)
as implemented in the QUANTUM ESPRESSO computer package. GST is ...
Phytochemical investigations of lonchocarpus eriocalyx (harms), alysicarpus ovalifolius (schumach) and erythrina abyssinica (dc) for antiplasmodial, larvicidal, mosquitocidal and antimicrobial activities
(Maseno University, 2016)
Management of parasitic disease continues to be a burden and a major public health problem the world over today. Malaria is most lethal of the parasitic vector-borne diseases due to drug and vector resistance to the available ...