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Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi-Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-12-29)Hyphaene compressa is an economically important palm in Africa. Despite its significant role in the livelihoods of rural communities, the diversity of doum palm is poorly documented and studied. In addition, it has no ... -
Analysis on Cultivation and Construction of Talent Team in Library and Information Science Specialty
(scientific research publishing, 2016-04-26)Cultivation and construction of professional talent team in library and information science have important practical significance on promoting the rapid development of professional information intelligence, improving the ... -
Vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, and lipid metabolism and the occurrence of non high albuminuria diabetic kidney disease: A cross-sectional study
(Sage, 2021-02-09)Aim: Atherosclerosis involves vascular endothelial damage and lipid metabolism disorder, which is closely related to the occurrence and development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). However, studies on non-high albuminuria ... -
Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria from Lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden, Kenya
(Academic journals, 2020)There is still unexplored reservoir of microorganisms from sediments and water within Lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden using culture dependent technique. The current study compares bacterial diversity within Lake Olbolosat a ... -
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the past few years, such that there is no ... -
Drought Prevalence in the Horn of Africa and Its Implications on Forest Cover: A Case Study Of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought ... -
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Cancer has become a key public health affliction worldwide. Recent studies have shown that genetic factors cause only 5–10% of all human cancers, while the rest are caused by lifestyle. Epidemiological and clinical studies ... -
Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ... -
Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)In any institution, success is majorly determined by the procurement practices adopted and how well these procurement practices are implemented. A function that greatly influences the strategies of an organization, as ... -
Transaction Costs and Market Participation Among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Access to market plays a vital role in poverty alleviation among smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural markets provide income generating opportunities for farmers in rural areas hence improving their ... -
Response of Spk 004 to Meloidogyne Species Infestation and Impact of Sweet Potato Management Practices on Nematofauna in Mwea, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is an important food crop consumed throughout Africa. However, sweet potato yields are greatly reduced by pests including plant parasitic nematodes. Management of nematodes in sweet ... -
Adoption of Best Agronomic Practices, Technical Efficiency and Profitability of Sugarcane Production among Smallholders in Malava Sub- County of Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Sugarcane crop (Saccharum officinarum) is one of the important industrial crops that are major employers and contributor to the Kenyan economy. Despite the importance attached to this subsector, sugarcane production is ... -
Microbial Community Diversity and Structure within Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Central Highlands of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Microbial diversity and function in agro-ecosystems is influenced by various aspects linked to soil and agronomic practices for example, tillage, irrigation, crop rotation and application of organic and inorganic inputs. ... -
Practices of Policy and the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka-Nithi County- Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Practices of policy are critical towards the successful implementation of inclusive education in schools. The approach recognizes the learners’ diversity, enabling them to access course content, fully participate in ... -
Liquidity Management and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Liquidity management is one of the most important duties in any company and thus it cannot be overlooked. Sound liquidity management is integral for financial institutions stability and profitability since deteriorating ... -
Diversity and Biological Control Potential of Haloalkaliphilic Fungi from Lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that have simple multicellular or unicellular cell structures. They are distributed in terrestrial soils, forests, aquatic habitats and in extreme environments with high ambient salts, ... -
Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming effect. The available water resources have ... -
The Contribution of Occult Precipitation to Nutrient Deposition on the West Coast of South Africa
(2015-05-27)The Strandveld mediterranean-ecosystem of the west coast of South Africa supports floristically diverse vegetation growing on mostly nutrient-poor aeolian sands and extending from the Atlantic Ocean tens of kilometers ... -
SPEI-based spatial and temporal evaluation of drought in Somalia
(Elsevier, 2020-09-06)Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries both in Africa and globally. Drought events usually develop gradually unnoticed, causing tremendous effects on both agriculture and environment. This study evaluated ... -
Temporal variation in physico-chemical characteristics, phytoplankton composition and biomass in Lake Solai, Kenya
(2019-10-20)The physico-chemical properties and phytoplankton community structure of Lake Solai were investigated between April 2018 and August 2018. Water temperature, conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO) content and pH were ...
