Browsing School of Biological and Physical Sciences by Subject "Chemistry"
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Effects and the relationship between nitrogenous fertilizer application rates and plucking intervals on some soil quality indicators and yield of tea (Camellia Sinensis (l.) in eastern Africa tea growing regions
(Maseno University, 2018)Eastern Africa tea is grown in high rainfall areas causing high nutrients depletion through leaching and surface run-off. Nutrients are also removed with harvested crop. The depletion requires nutrients replenishment through ... -
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 ... -
Fate studies of chlorsulfuron in selected soils within the Mara river basin of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT 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 ... -
Optimization of Graphene oxide with methyl-β-Cyclodextrin and carbon Nanotubes with Polypyrrole for removal of lead (ii) and copper (ii) ions from water
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT Heavy metals pose risks to the humans and the environment. Lead (II) and copper (II) are of particular concern because they can cause irreversible damage to vital body organs. Their sources include leaded paints, ... -
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 ... -
Sorption of sulfonamides by γ-fe2o3 modified natural clay: Isotherms, Kinetics and Thermodynamics studies
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT In recent years, research has indicated the ...