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Abundance of Insect Pests and their Effects on Biomass Yields of Single vs. Multi-species Planted Fallows
(Springer Netherlands, 2006)Indigenous and exotic leguminous shrubs that are promising for planted fallow for soil fertility replenishment in east and southern Africa have been found to harbour many herbivorous insects, giving suspicion that widespread ... -
Abundance, population dynamics and impact of the leucaena psyllid Heteropsylla cubana Crawford in a maize-leucaena agroforestry system in Kenya
(Cambridge University Press, 1997-06)We monitored abundance, population dynamics and damage impacts of the leucaena psyllid Heteropsylla cubana Crawford (Homoptera: Psyllidae) in a maize-leucaena agroforestry system. The abundance of local ladybird beetle ... -
Acceptance and suitability of four lepidopteran stemborers for the development of the pupal parasitoid Xanthopimpla stemmator (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
(Taylor & Francis, 2005)Xanthopimpla stemmator (Thunberg), a solitary endoparasitoid of lepidopteran stemborer pupae, was recently imported into East Africa as a candidate biological control agent of gramineous stemborers. Suitability of Busseola ... -
Activation of peroxisome proliferator– activated receptor gamma induces anti-inflammatory properties in the chicken free avian respiratory macrophages
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Activation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR γ) in the alveolar macrophages (AM) by selective synthetic PPAR γ ligands, improves the ability of the cells to resolve inflammation. In ... -
Adjuvants in malaria vaccine development strategies: a review
(2016-04)Malaria leads in global rates of mortality and morbidity majorly borne by children aged below five years and primigravida women in developing countries. According to WHO, the cases of malaria infections in 2014 declined, ... -
The African Green Monkey model for cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis
(Trends in Parasitology, 2001-12)Non-human primates are valuable models for biomedical research because of their similarities to human anatomy, immunology and physiology. Leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites, has a worldwide distribution ... -
The African Green Monkey Model for Cutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis.
(PubMed, 2001-12)Non-human primates are valuable models for biomedical research because of their similarities to human anatomy, immunology and physiology. Leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites, has a worldwide distribution ... -
Age‑specific Plasmodium parasite profile in pre and post ITN intervention period at a highland site in western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2017)Background: Monitoring and evaluation of entomological, parasitological and clinical data is an important component of malaria control as it is a measure of the success of the interventions. In many studies, clinical data ... -
Airborne Volatiles from Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv., a Non-Host Plant of the Spotted Stem Borer
(Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2011-12-08)Airborne volatiles released by Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv., a non-host plant of the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe), were trapped from the live plant by air entrainment into porous polymer Porapak Q and ... -
Analyses of mitochondrial genes reveal two sympatric but genetically divergent lineages of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: The ixodid tick Rhipicephalus appendiculatus transmits the apicomplexan protozoan parasite Theileria parva, which causes East coast fever (ECF), the most economically important cattle disease in eastern and ... -
Analysis of genetic variability in Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles gambiae using microsatellite loci
(WILEY, 2003-09-10)We analysed genetic variability in Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles gambiae populations using micro-satellite loci to determine whether the Rift Valley restricts the flow of genes. Deviations from Hardy–Weinberg expectations ... -
An analysis of haematological parameters in patients and individual residents of a Plasmodium falciparum malaria holoendemic area of western Kenya
(PubMed Central, 2001)Many clinical symptoms of malaria are associated with alterations in certain haematological parameters during acute and subclinical infections. Total leucocyte and erythrocyte counts, haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit ... -
Anopheles Gambiae: Historical Population decline Associated with Regional Distribution of insecticide-treated Bed Nets in Western Nyanza Province, Kenya.
(Malaria Journal, 2010-02)BACKGROUND: High coverage of insecticide-treated bed nets in Asembo and low coverage in Seme, two adjacent communities in western Nyanza Province, Kenya; followed by expanded coverage of bed nets in Seme, as the Kenya ... -
Anti-Proliferative Activities of Centella Asiatica Extracts on Human Respiratory Epithelial Cells in vitro
(Sociedad Chilena de Anatomía, 2013)Centella asiatica or "pegaga" is well known for its ability in promoting wound healing. This study focused on the effect of Centella asiatica on the proliferation of human respiratory epithelial (RE) cells. RE cells were ... -
Antiretroviral drugs toxicity and immune status of HIV patients under comprehensive care in Embu, Kenya
(2013-02)The objective of this study was to determine toxicity and immune status of HIV patients under ARVs (Zidovudine, Stavudine and Nevirapine) which comprises first line ARV combination regime currently being used in Kenya. A ... -
Assessment of Different Legumes for the Control of Striga hermonthica in Maize and Sorghum
(Madison, 2007-03)The witchweed, Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth., is a major constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) and sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production in sub-Saharan Africa. Intercropping maize and sorghum with desmodium ... -
Association between Malnutrition and Immunoglobulin G Responses to Crude Asexual P. falciparum schizont Lysates in Children Attending Ishiara Hospital, Embu County, Kenya
(SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2017)Aim: The aim of this study was to determine levels of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia in children and relationship between IgG responses against the parasite and nutritional status of children. Study Design: Cross ... -
Association of Interferon-gamma Responses to Pre-erythrocytic Stage Vaccine Candidate Antigens of Plasmodium Falciparum in Young Kenyan Children with Improved Hemoglobin Levels: XV. Asembo Bay Cohort Project.
(The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2003-05)Previous studies in animal models have revealed an association between interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), produced by CD8+ T cells and irradiated sporozoite-induced sterile immunity. To determine whether IFN-gamma can serve as ... -
The avian respiratory antioxidant system: Quantitative and qualitative attributes of peroxisomes in the chicken respiratory system
(Academic Journals, 2015)Peroxisomes resolve oxidant mediated inflammatory disease conditions by releasing antioxidant enzymes that degrade reactive oxygen and nitrogen intermediates. Despite incessant exposure of the avian respiratory system ... -
Behaviour and biology of Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on maize and wild gramineous plants
(Cambridge University Press, 2004-12)The ovipositional response, larval orientation, larval settling, feeding, food assimilation, growth and development of maize stemborer Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on a susceptible maize (Zea mays L.) ...
