MST-Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
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Therapeutic and toxicological effects of phytoextracts with cutaneous wound healing potential in Bungoma and Kakamega counties of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Wounds are injuries which arise when the structural continuity of a tissue is physically disrupted. It has been established scientifically that plants produce metabolites which potentially accelerate wound healing. ... -
Performance and nutritional assessment of transgenic tropical maize (zea mays l.) harbouring isopentenyl transferase gene under drought stress
(Kenyatta university, 2022)Maize productivity is significantly influenced by various abiotic factors key among them drought. Development of crops that are tolerant to drought via genetic engineering is considered the best possible solution to this ... -
Molecular characterization of tp53 gene diversity among elephant populations in kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-05)P53 is the protein encoded by the TP53 tumor suppressor gene. P53 plays an essential role in cancer prevention. In-depth analysis of comparative genomics might hold the promise of overcoming cancer in the near future. ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Xerophyta Spekei (Baker), Senna Singueana (Delile) and Grewia Tembensis (Fresen)
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Bacterial infections are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. During bacterial diseases, the elevation of host immune response occurs, which involves production of free radicals in response to the bacterial ... -
Selection of striga resistant sorghum accessions in east Africa and identification of associated genes using genome wide association studies
(Kenyatta university, 2022-07)Sorghum is a salient staple food crop under cultivation in semi-arid regions of the world depended upon by millions of the poor population. Its production is hampered by both abiotic and biotic constraints resulting in ... -
Potential of Rhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to Enhance Nitrogen Fixation and Growth of Cowpea Genotypes in Eastern Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Semi-arid areas cover about 35% of the global landmass and support over 20% of the global population. Cowpea is an important crop in these areas due to its drought tolerance. However, its productivity is generally low owing ... -
Performance and Nutritional Assessment of Transgenic Tropical Maize (Zea Mays L.) Harbouring Isopentenyl Transferase Gene Under Drought Stress
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Maize productivity is significantly influenced by various abiotic factors key among them drought. Development of crops that are tolerant to drought via genetic engineering is considered the best possible solution to this ... -
Morphological and Genetic Characterization of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan L) Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millspaugh)] is a drought tolerant purse crop that is majorly cultivated for food and as a source of income. It is also used as a fodder crop in some countries. Narrow genetic variation caused ... -
Response of Farmer Preferred Maize (Zea Mays L.) Varieties Screened Against Striga Hermonthica (Del.) Benth, Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Striga (Witch weed), root parasitic weed, causes substantial crop loses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). All cultivated cereal crops including maize, millet, sorghum and upland rice are parasitized by one or more species of ... -
In Vitro Modulation of Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Nystatin, Amphotericin B and Griseofulvin by Acmella Caulirhiza and Senna Didymobotrya Extract Against Candida Species
(Kenyatta University, 2022)There is a rise of Candida species other than albicans such as Candida glabrata, Candida krusei, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida tropicalis among others. In addition, they cause infections that show resistance to commonly ... -
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Pasteurella Multocida Infecting Camels in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pasteurella multocida is considered to be one of the normal flora in the respiratory tract of camels and other animals. It becomes pathogenic and causes Pasteurellosis when the resistance of the camel body is diminished ... -
Perception and Uptake of Preconception Care among Women at Reproductive Health Clinic: Case of Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Numerous researchers and policy makers have highlighted the significance of women’s preconception health care among high-risk populations. Provision of care to adolescent girls and women before and between pregnancies ... -
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity of Selected Medicinal Plants Used to Manage Bacterial Gastroenteritis in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Herbal drugs have been used in management of bacteria causing bacterial gastroenteritis without scientific evaluation on their antimicrobial activity and toxicity. This research was designated to evaluate in vitro activities ... -
Selection of Striga Resistant Sorghum Accessions in East Africa and Identification of Associated Genes Using Genome Wide Association Studies
(2022)Sorghum is a salient staple food crop under cultivation in semi-arid regions of the world depended upon by millions of the poor population. Its production is hampered by both abiotic and biotic constraints resulting in low ... -
Species Characterization and Determination of Phenotypic Insecticide Resistance Profile of Secondary Vectors of Malaria Transmission in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)he control of malaria vector has been realised primarily via indoor interventions. These control measures are aimed at primary vectors ensuing in malaria vector population drop. Because of their principal exophagic and ...
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Therapeutic and toxicological effects of phytoextracts with cutaneous wound healing potential in Bungoma and Kakamega counties of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)Wounds are injuries which arise when the structural continuity of a tissue is physically disrupted. It has been established scientifically that plants produce metabolites which potentially accelerate wound healing. ... -
Performance and nutritional assessment of transgenic tropical maize (zea mays l.) harbouring isopentenyl transferase gene under drought stress
(Kenyatta university, 2022)Maize productivity is significantly influenced by various abiotic factors key among them drought. Development of crops that are tolerant to drought via genetic engineering is considered the best possible solution to this ... -
In Vitro Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Ethyl Acetate Extracts of Xerophyta Spekei (Baker), Senna Singueana (Delile) and Grewia Tembensis (Fresen)
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Bacterial infections are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. During bacterial diseases, the elevation of host immune response occurs, which involves production of free radicals in response to the bacterial ... -
Molecular characterization of tp53 gene diversity among elephant populations in kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-05)P53 is the protein encoded by the TP53 tumor suppressor gene. P53 plays an essential role in cancer prevention. In-depth analysis of comparative genomics might hold the promise of overcoming cancer in the near future. ... -
Selection of striga resistant sorghum accessions in east Africa and identification of associated genes using genome wide association studies
(Kenyatta university, 2022-07)Sorghum is a salient staple food crop under cultivation in semi-arid regions of the world depended upon by millions of the poor population. Its production is hampered by both abiotic and biotic constraints resulting in ... -
Potential of Rhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi to Enhance Nitrogen Fixation and Growth of Cowpea Genotypes in Eastern Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Semi-arid areas cover about 35% of the global landmass and support over 20% of the global population. Cowpea is an important crop in these areas due to its drought tolerance. However, its productivity is generally low owing ... -
Performance and Nutritional Assessment of Transgenic Tropical Maize (Zea Mays L.) Harbouring Isopentenyl Transferase Gene Under Drought Stress
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Maize productivity is significantly influenced by various abiotic factors key among them drought. Development of crops that are tolerant to drought via genetic engineering is considered the best possible solution to this ... -
Morphological and Genetic Characterization of Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan L) Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millspaugh)] is a drought tolerant purse crop that is majorly cultivated for food and as a source of income. It is also used as a fodder crop in some countries. Narrow genetic variation caused ... -
Response of Farmer Preferred Maize (Zea Mays L.) Varieties Screened Against Striga Hermonthica (Del.) Benth, Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Striga (Witch weed), root parasitic weed, causes substantial crop loses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). All cultivated cereal crops including maize, millet, sorghum and upland rice are parasitized by one or more species of ... -
In Vitro Modulation of Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Nystatin, Amphotericin B and Griseofulvin by Acmella Caulirhiza and Senna Didymobotrya Extract Against Candida Species
(Kenyatta University, 2022)There is a rise of Candida species other than albicans such as Candida glabrata, Candida krusei, Candida parapsilosis, and Candida tropicalis among others. In addition, they cause infections that show resistance to commonly ... -
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Pasteurella Multocida Infecting Camels in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pasteurella multocida is considered to be one of the normal flora in the respiratory tract of camels and other animals. It becomes pathogenic and causes Pasteurellosis when the resistance of the camel body is diminished ... -
Perception and Uptake of Preconception Care among Women at Reproductive Health Clinic: Case of Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Numerous researchers and policy makers have highlighted the significance of women’s preconception health care among high-risk populations. Provision of care to adolescent girls and women before and between pregnancies ... -
In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity of Selected Medicinal Plants Used to Manage Bacterial Gastroenteritis in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Herbal drugs have been used in management of bacteria causing bacterial gastroenteritis without scientific evaluation on their antimicrobial activity and toxicity. This research was designated to evaluate in vitro activities ... -
Selection of Striga Resistant Sorghum Accessions in East Africa and Identification of Associated Genes Using Genome Wide Association Studies
(2022)Sorghum is a salient staple food crop under cultivation in semi-arid regions of the world depended upon by millions of the poor population. Its production is hampered by both abiotic and biotic constraints resulting in low ... -
Species Characterization and Determination of Phenotypic Insecticide Resistance Profile of Secondary Vectors of Malaria Transmission in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)he control of malaria vector has been realised primarily via indoor interventions. These control measures are aimed at primary vectors ensuing in malaria vector population drop. Because of their principal exophagic and ... -
Prevalence of Bacterial Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Susceptibilty Profile among Outpatients in Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Respiratory tracts infections cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent reports revealed that 10% of the world’s burden due to mortality and morbidity are as a result of respiratory tract infections with ... -
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Wild Loquat (Uapaca Kirkiana (Müell) Arg.)) Using Dartseq-Generated Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Uapaca kirkiana (Müell) Arg, is a popular fruit tree that grows in the wild and is majorly found in the Miombo Woodland. It is popularly known as sugar plum or the wild loquat by the English name. It is a species of plant ... -
Ethnobotanical Survey and Characterization of Antimicrobial Producing Fungal Endophytes from Selected Medicinal Plants Found in Cherangani Forest, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Infectious diseases remain a global health challenge, and contemporary medicine has been used for a long time to treat them. Apart from contemporary medicine, medicinal plants have been used repeatedly to treat some of ... -
Nutritional and Phytochemical Analysis of Different Dried and Fresh African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables Grown in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Vegetables are an important contributor to human wellbeing through support of the normal functioning of the diverse body systems. They supply the cells with minerals, essential oil, fiber, and phytonutrients. African Leafy ... -
Evaluation of Agronomic Traits among Tropical Maize under Salt Stress and Identification of Responsible Saltol Quantitative Trait Locus
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Maize is the main human food crop in Kenya. Most farmers in Kenya rely on rainfall to grow maize and other crops. However, the amount of the rainfall in many parts is not reliable resulting to irrigation. Crop production ...
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