Browsing Department of Natural Resource Management by Author "Wepukhulu, Miriam"
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Effect of bacillus subtilis on bean nematodes in Kenya: A laboratory and green house experiment
Wepukhulu, Miriam; Cholo, Wilberforce (International Journal of Academic Research and Development, 2016-08)Nematodes have been causing big losses in the yields and quality of crops worldwide. Bacteria are major biocontrol agents. Laboratory and green house experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi College of ... -
Exploring the Dynamic Role of Gamma-Delta T Cells in Clinical Pathology: A Systematic Review of Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives
Asamba, Micah N; Wepukhulu, Miriam; Stevens, Momo G. (East African Journal of Health and Science, 2023)Gamma-delta [γδ] T cells are a significant subset of T cells with ability to recognize many antigens without the guidance of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules. A lot of studies have been conducted on them ... -
Optimization of Growth Conditions for Chlorpyrifos-Degrading Bacteria in Farm Soils in Nakuru County, Kenya
Wepukhulu, Miriam; Wachira, Peter; Huria, Nderitu; Sifuna, Paul; Essuman, Suliman; Asamba, Micah (Hindawi, 2024)Chlorpyrifos (CP) is a chlorinated organophosphate pesticide. In Kenya, it is commonly used as an acaricide, particularly in dairy farming, leading to soil and water contamination. The study is aimed at isolating bacteria ... -
Organophosphate Pesticide Residues in Food Products in Kenya and their Chromatographic Detection: A Systematic Review
Asamba, Micah N; Wepukhulu, Miriam (2023)Organophosphate pesticides are used worldwide to control several pests and meet food demand. These chemicals harm non-target animals and people when misused. Thus, they are a health and environmental concern. The purpose ... -
Organophosphate Pesticide Residues in Food Products in Kenya and their Chromatographic Detection: A Systematic Review
Wepukhulu, Miriam; Asamba, Micah N (East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2023)Organophosphate pesticides are used worldwide to control several pests and meet food demand. These chemicals harm non-target animals and people when misused. Thus, they are a health and environmental concern. The purpose ... -
Prevalence of bacterial nosocomial infections in matibabu foundation hospital and ukwala sub county referral hospital in Siaya County
Wepukhulu, Miriam; Mutuli, Lucy A; Mwani, Cecilia; Bukhala, Peter (Journal of Bacteriology & Mycology: Open Access, 2016-09)Nosocomial infection is an infection that is contracted from the environment or staff of a healthcare facility. This infection can transmitted to a susceptible patient in a clinical setting by a number of medium including ... -
Underutilization of Healthcare Services among Clients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Mutuli, Lucy A; Wepukhulu, Miriam; Mwani, Cecilia; Bukhala, Peter (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, 2016-01)Under utilization of health care services among clients with HIV/AIDs has been a major setback in making drugs adherence effective to prolong live, therefore this study was designed to investigate the factors contributing ...