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A DNA-barcode for Melia volkensii Gürke (Meliaceae) and its phylogenetic relationship with some economically important relatives
Mulanda, Eliud S; Awori, Ryan M; Chuhila, Yeremiah; Adero, Mark O; Amugune, Nelson O; Akunda, Elijah; Kinyamario, Jenesio I (University of Nairobi, 2016)The study reports the first DNA-barcode and molecular phylogeny of the East African endemic tree species Melia volkensii using the standard two-locus plant barcoding genes (rbcL and matK). The two genes were amplified and ... -
The utilizattion of medicinal plants by the Masaai community in arid lands of Kajado county, Kenya
Demissew, Tsigemelak; Najma, Dharani; Kinyamario, Jenesio I; Kiboi, Samuel (University of Nairobi, 2016)Arid and semiarid lands (ASALs) in Kenya endowed with many valuable plants used in primary healthcare in the treatment of human diseases. Medicinal plants used by local communities of ASALs in Kenya have not been well ...