In agroecosystems, microbial communities play a crucial role in delivery of various ecosystem services. These microbial communities are affected by several factors such as soil physicochemical properties which contribute ...

The naked mole rat (NMR) is a fossorial rodent that has been observed to have a unique nociceptive system in comparison to others. In this study, we explored on characterization of chronic inflammation in the NMR using ...

This research was conducted in Yatta/Kwa Vonza Ward. The ward is located in Kitui County's westernmost region, bordering Machakos and Makueni Counties to the east and south. The ward has a surface area of ...

In every city, residents must travel from their estates to the town for varied reasons, which may include attending to work, to seek administrative services, for shopping or to attend classes among others. It becomes ...

Coral reefs are sensitive to environmental perturbations, and an unprecedented decline in corals has been reported globally as a result of increasing global and local stressors including excessive input of anthropogenic ...

Sorghum is a staple food crop and plays a critical role in subsistence farming in Kenya due to its adaptability to marginal agro-ecological zones. However, fungal diseases are among the major biotic constraints of sorghum ...

Women’s empowerment is important for economic growth and development. When women are empowered, there is increased investment in children’s education, health, and nutrition thereby enhancing future economic growth. Promoting ...

Background Global food supply is highly dependent on field crop production that is currently severely threatened by changing climate, poor soil quality, abiotic, and biotic stresses. For instance, one of the major challenges ...

There is increasing narrowing of the genetic base of exotic species introduced in many parts of the world. This is causing a restricted genetic diversity and consequential loss of biotic and abiotic tolerance of these ...

Aquaculture plays a major role in curbing malnutrition and food insecurity. Nonetheless, aquaculture sustainability is threatened by expensive fish feeds due to the overreliance on fish meal (FM) as the main source of ...