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Heavy metal concentrations in sediments, Soil, waters and mosses around Pan African paper mills, Webuye
(Maseno university, 2010)
Atomic absorption spectroscopic analysis of soils, sediments, water and mosses in the
vicinity of Pan African Paper Mills, Webuye, Kenya has revealed the prevalence of the
heavy metals Cu, Zn, Cr, Cd, Fe and Pb in the ...
Anti-bacterial activity of Moringa spp seed.extracts and their water flocculation ability
(Maseno university, 2010)
Water-borne diseases are some of the main problems in developing countries; about 1.6 million
people compelled to use contaminated water. In many communities in the Winam Division,water clarification/purification methods ...
Evaluation of phenetic characters ·and growth Performance of native wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia species) on partially composted Agricultural wastes
(Maseno university, 2010)
Wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia species) are a group of jelly fungi which occur as
saprophytes on stumps or at the bases of dead or dying woody trees found in tropical regions.
They have an ear shaped fruiting body from ...
The effects of nitrogenous fertilizers on selected physiochemical parameters and heavy metal loads within Nzioa nucleus sugarcane estate farms in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
Continued use of nitrogenous fertilizers and biosolids in farming is known to
affect the soil pH of the farms leading to acidic environment that promotes solubility;bioavailability and mobility of heavy metals. In addition, ...
Effects of ungulate Herbivory and tree canopy on Ecosystem processes in Ruma National park, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2010)
Herbivores and tree canopies may have significant influences on savanna ecosystem
functioning that are not yet clearly understood. Positive influences of grazers and trees
may be associated with fecal deposition and the ...
The effects of zeolite x and y on degradation kinetics of P, P'-DICHLORODIPI-IENYLYTRICIILOROETHANE (DOT) in natural water
(Maseno university, 2010)
The study was on degradation kinetics of pesticides in water by zeolites. Pesticides
are never target specific and as such, aerial dissipation of pesticides is potentially
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hazardous to man and environmental biodiversity. ...
Monitoring of carbofuran residues in Laikipia and Isiolo districts in Kenya for ecological risk Assessment
(Maseno university, 2010)
Granular carbofuran which was widely used to control agricultural pests in Isiolo and
Laikipia districts was also misused by local farmers and pastoralists to kill predators
leading to massive deaths of Gyps vultures ...
Phytochemical evaluation of Elaeodendron buchananii stem Bark for microbial activities
(Maseno university, 2010)
Public health is under serious threat due to wide array of emerging and re-emerging
infections as a result of resistance of microorganisms to first line drugs. Despite the wide
availability of clinically useful antifungal ...
Sensitivity of thermally deposited titanium Dioxide thin film for Liquefied petroleum gas sensing application
(Maseno university, 2010)
Titanium dioxide thin films have a wide scope of application including gas sensing. Other
studies have been carried on the sensing ability ofTi02 to natural gases (02, CO2 and H2)
and hydrocarbons (ethanol and butane). ...
The effects of ocimum gratissimum, ipomoea batatas And brassica oleracea var botrytis extracts on the Growth and disease-causing capability of ralstonia Solanacearum in solanum tuberosum
(Maseno university, 2010)
Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major cash and food crop worldwide. The
production of this crop has in a great way been negatively affected by the extensive
spread of bacterial wilt that is caused by Ralstonia ...