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Phytochemistry and insecticidal activity of Annona mucosa leaf extracts against Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus
(Taylor and Francis, 2020)
ABSTRACT
A new oleanane type triterpene characterized as 3a, 24-diacetoxy12-oleanene
(1) together with known compounds 2-10, were
isolated from Annona mucosa leaf extracts. Their structural elucidation
was accomplished ...
Direct and indirect efects of predation and parasitism on the Anopheles gambiae mosquito
(Parasites & Vectors, 2020)
A good understanding of mosquito ecology is imperative for integrated vector control of malaria. In
breeding sites, Anopheles larvae are concurrently exposed to predators and parasites. However, to our knowledge,
there ...
Water Quality of Selected Fishing Beaches of Lake Victoria Kenyan Gulf
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2020-01-06)
Lake Victoria the second largest fresh water body in the world located in East Africa is a shared resource between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and enjoys a wide range of streams and rivers from as far as Burundi and Rwanda. ...
Lonchocarpus eriocalyx (Harms) Herb Extract for Use as Painkillers
(Science Publishing Group, 2020-02-02)
Today, many herbal preparations are being prescribed as analgesics. In the past decade, there has been a
resurgence of interest in traditional systems of medicine which has become a topic of global interest. Indeed, many ...
Sources, distribution, and risk assessment of organochlorine pesticides in Nairobi City, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Sciences, 96, 178–185
(Elsevier, 2020)
The distribution and sources of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in air and surface waters were monitored in Nairobi City using triolein-filled semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs). The SPMDs were extracted by dialysis ...
Salmonella identified in pigs in Kenya and Malawi reveals the potential for zoonotic transmission in emerging pork markets
(2020)
Salmonella is a major cause of foodborne disease globally. Pigs can carry and shed nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS) asymptomatically, representing a significant reservoir for these
pathogens. To investigate Salmonella carriage ...
Effects of increased residential mobility and reduced public spaces mobility in containing COVID-19 in Africa
(Global Reports, 2020)
Background
The rising COVID-19 crisis threatens to disproportionately hit African countries. As a
result, most African governments have temporarily closed schools and non-essential
businesses or banned social gatherings ...
Phytochemical and fungicidal activity of selected plant extracts against Phaeoisariopsis griseola of common bea
(Research gate, 2020)
Plant extracts are effective in plant pathogens control and are now becoming popular throughout the
world. Allium sativum, Azadirachta indica and Tithonia diversifolia extracts have been reported to
exhibit antimicrobial ...
Novel Long Retentive Posaconazole Ophthalmic Suspension
(Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, 2020-02-14)
Ophthalmic formulations are not completely available for eliciting therapeutic action because of various reasons
such as rapid tear drainage, blinking of eye, lower residence time and lower cul de sac volume. Ophthalmic ...
Effect of nitrogen application on the expression of drought-induced root plasticity of upland NERICA rice (vol 22, pg 180, 2019)
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2020)
This study evaluated the effect of three N fertilization levels 60 (low), 120 (medium), and 180 (high) kg N ha−1 and soil moisture content gradients created by a line-source sprinkler on the expression of plasticity in ...