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Effects of Physico-Chemical Properties of Sodium Exchanged Zeolites on the Fate of Malathion in Waste Water
(Maseno University, 2017)
Adsorbents are applied in the removal of organic pollutants from wastewaters. One 0 f the
main adsorbents that have been widely used is activated carbon. However, activated carb on is
associated with high operational ...
Molecular Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes During Glossina Morsitans Morsitans and Trypanosoma\Congolense Interactions
(Maseno University, 2018)
African trypanosome, Trypanosoma congolense parasite transmitted by tsetse flies (Glossina spp) cause
Animal African Trypanosomiasis in (AAT or Nagana) in animals. The parasite undergo cyclical ( development in the tsetse ...
Rheological properties of non-equilibrium thin polymer films via dewetting for advanced nanophotonic systems
(Maseno University, 2021)
Advanced nano-devices require the tuning of the size and shape of nanostructures with nanometre-scale precision over a large area. These rigid requirements are beyond the reach of conventional lithographic techniques or ...
Diversity, Antagonistic Potential of Endophytes, Phytochemicals and Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Agroforestry Trees Against Xanthomonas Campestris Pv. Musacearum and Cercospora Zeae-Maydis
(Maseno University, 2020)
Maize and banana yields have continued to decline due to pests and diseases such as grey leaf spot (GLS) of maize and Xanthomonas wilt of bananas caused by Cercospora zeae-maydis and Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum ...
Role of Sickle-Cell Trait, Malaria and Epstein Barr Virus Coinfection On Ebna-L-Specific T-Cell Immunity in the Etiology Of Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma in Children Aged 4-9 Years From Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)
Etiological mechanism underlying endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL), remain unknown despite
the long-standing epidemiological link between Plasmodium Jalciparum and Epstein Barr
Virus (EBV) co-infections. Although past studies ...
Detection of Sweet Potato Viruses in Western Kenya, Development of a Multiplex PCR Technique for Detection of Major Viruses and Evaluation of Medicinal Plants for Antifungal and Antibacterial Activities against the Crop Pathogens
(Maseno University, 2011)
Sweet potato is an important food crop worldwide since it is drought tolerant and acts as
a famine relief crop. However, its production is limited by viral, fungal and bacterial
infections. Lack of rapid and sensitive ...
A Comparative Study of B-Cell Homeostasis and Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation in Cidldren from areas Experiencing Divergent Plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and Endemic Burkitt's Lymphoma Patients
(Maseno University, 2011)
Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot
of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr
VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL pathogenesis.their ...
Susceptibility and BehaVioural Responses of the Genus Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae).To bednets . Impregnated With a Synergized Pyrethrum Insecticide ,Formulation and Potential for Malaria Control
(Maseno University, 2012)
The use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has become a key cost-effective
intervention in malaria control. However, there is need to develop new insecticide
formulations to sustain the technology and manage the threat ...
Genetic Basis of Heat Induced Sex Determination in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.), and Genetic Variability of the Species Local Populations
(Maseno University, 2011)
Oreochromis niloticus commonly known as Nile tilapia is the most cultured tilapine cichlid in
the sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the culture practices are of mixed sexes with the inherent
problem of overpopulation leading ...
Growth and development of nerica rained rice (Oryza Satiya)under water deficit conditions
(Maseno University, 2012)
Food shortage is a major problem in sub Saharan Africa as population increases. Over 89% of
Kenyans are food poor and are malnourished especially in rural areas. Water deficit is a major
problem 'in rice grown under ...