Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Author "Wachira, PM"
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Distribution and diversity of indigenous Trichoderma species in Machakos County, Kenya.
Maina, P K; Wachira, PM; Okoth, SA; Kimenju, JW (University of Nairobi, 2015)Aim: This study was undertaken in order to determine the effect of land-use intensification on occurrence, distribution, and diversity of Trichoderma fungus. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Distribution of ... -
Effect of soil fertility manangement practices and Bacillus subtilis on plant parasitic nematodes associated with common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris
Wepukhulu, M; Kimenju, J; Anyango, B; Wachira, PM (School of Biological Sciences, 2011) -
Effects of land-use intensification on distribution and diversity of Fusarium species in Machakos County, Kenya.
Maina, PK; Wachira, PM; Okoth, SA; Kimenju, JW; Otipa, M; Kiarie, JW (University of Nairobi, 2015)Land-use intensification has a significant influence on occurrence of soil microorganisms. The effect of this phenomenon on Fusarium species is poorly characterized. One hundred soil samples were obtained from 3 replicated ... -
Survey of nematode destroying fungi from selected vegetable growing areas in Kenya.
Wachira, PM; Muindi, JN; Okoth SA (University of Nairobi, 2015-07-02)Plant parasitic nematodes cause up-to 5% yield los ses to a wide range of economic crops. In Kenya veg etables yield loss attributed to plant parasitic nematodes is estimated to 80%. Over the years, ... -
Use of geographical information system to determine incidence of Aspergillus section flavi in different soils in Kaiti, Kenya
Karanja, NK; Wachira, PM (School of Biological Sciences, 2012)