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Screening Some Parameters of the C3 Species and C4 Species Influencing their Distribution along the Altitudinal Gradient in arid and Semi arid Ecosystems of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2005)
Studiesof the parameters determining the mechanism of photosynthesis and
theirimpacton the distribution of the plant species has been reported in literature
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in the Poaceae and Cyperaceae groups. Novel observations Oft ...
Local adaptations, comparative trophic ecology and phylogenetic analysis of the haplochromine Cichlids of lake Kanyaboli, a satellite lake of lake Victoria,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2005)
The satellite lakes of Lake Victoria region have been noted as potential refugia of
haplochromine cichlids that have gone extinct in Lake Victoria. These lakes include lakes
Kanyaboli, Sare and Namboyo in Kenya, Nawampasa, ...
On the design and functionality of a solar chimney, Solar pressure-staged wind tunnel electric power Generating plant and an integrating sphere Calorimeter. I . I \
(Maseno University, 2009)
The design and application of solar chimney and solar pressure-staged
wind
tunnel electric power generating plants involve the understanding
of parameters which
affect their operations and utilization. The size and ...
Comparative seed longevity studies in selected Succullent genera: euphorbia, kalanchoe and edithcolia
(Maseno University, 2008)
The future utility value of seeds of Euphorbia, Kalanchoe and Edithcolia pose
challenges as none has been investigated for storage longevity under seed bank
conditions yet their wild populations are threatened by ...
Drug susceptibilities and mechanisms of drug resistance Among salmonella typhimurium isolates from persons in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)
Drug resistant microorganisms are a major worldwide health issue, as a number of important
human pathogens have now acquired mechanisms that make them largely resistant to most
currently available treatment regimens. The ...
Physicochemical parameters heavy metal residue levels and their speciation studies in the Victoria basin
(Maseno University, 2008)
The occurrence of heavy metal contaminants in excess of natural loads
is a problem of increasing concern in aquatic ecosystems. This has been
caused by anthropogenic, industrial and urban wastes as well as natural
geochemical ...
Distribution of the water hyacinth(Eichhornia Crossipes) (mart) solms.] its carpet characteristics, some of its diseases and pests in the Winam gulf of lake Victoria
(Maseno University, 2002)
The occurrence of the Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Sohns) in the Winam
gulfhas created numerous negative attributes that make its control an urgent priority. Little
has been reported about its carpet ...
Bacterial pollution indicators and their Physico-chemical environment in the inshore Waters of Lake Victoria, Kisumu city in Relation to enteric diseases
(Maseno University, 2008)
Studies on Lake Victoria especially on the Nyanza Gulf has focused on fish kills, fish
pathogens, algal blooms, limnological studies and eutrophication. This may be due to the
fact that surveying water for faecal indicators ...
A comparative study of ecological factors that influence potential transmission of malaria in the Highlands and lowlands of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)
Vectored malaria, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa South of the
Sahara presently still prevails in highland areas. Malaria was eradicated from highland
areas in the late 1950s using DDT against mosquitoes. ...
Distribution of the Water Hyacinth [Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart.) Solms.], Its Carpet Characteristics, Some of Its Diseases and Pests in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria
(Maseno University, 2002)
Theoccurrence of the Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms) in the Winam
gulfhas created numerous negative attributes that make its control an urgent priority. Little
hasbeen reported about its carpet ...