Effect of soil pH (Hydrogen and hydroxyl ions concentration) on the lifecycle of the Tunga penetrans.
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Date
2010Author
Keivoro, P.
Oyieke, F.
Ochanda, H.
Ngunjiri, J.
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Soil pH is a measure of hydrogen and hydroxyl ions concentration in the soil. The
Tpenetrans off host stages inhabits soil during development thus soil pH is an
important abiotic factor. Laboratory analysis was carried out on the soil samples
collected from the field. The standard probe and meter were used in determining the soil
pH. The soil pH was shown to influence the Tpenetrans population. The soil pH of the
soil samples collected was found to belong to two classes, the neutral class and slightly
alkaline class. Soil pH was shown to have significant effect on the Tpenetrans
population (P=O.OO)hence the prevalence of Tpenetrans infestations.
Citation
Journal of Neglected Tropical DiseasesPublisher
College of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi