Publications by authors named "D N Mburu"

Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of filamentous fungi and ubiquitous dietary contaminants. Aflatoxins, a group of mycotoxins with high prevalence and toxicity, have raised a high level of public health concern, the most prevalent and toxic being aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). Many aspects appertaining to AFB1 poisoning are not well understood.

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Background: Anopheles coluzzii is a primary vector of malaria found in West and Central Africa, but its presence has hitherto never been documented in Kenya. A thorough understanding of vector bionomics is important as it enables the implementation of targeted and effective vector control interventions. Malaria vector surveillance efforts in the country have tended to focus on historically known primary vectors.

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Background: is a primary vector of malaria found in West and Central Africa, but its presence has hitherto never been documented in Kenya. A thorough understanding of vector bionomics is important as it enables the implementation of targeted and effective vector control interventions. Malaria vector surveillance efforts in the country have tended to focus on historically known primary vectors.

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Background: Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) are the definitive biological vectors of African trypanosomes in humans and animals. Controlling this vector is the most promising method of preventing trypanosome transmission.

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  • - The study examines how different soil fertility technologies affect phosphorus (P) fractions and sorption characteristics in acidic Nitisols, which are crucial for crop growth and productivity.
  • - Results show that a combined approach using minimum tillage with maize residue, inorganic fertilizer, and goat manure (MTCrGF) significantly improves various P fractions and sorption rates compared to conventional methods and control groups.
  • - Utilizing these integrated P management strategies not only boosts phosphorus availability but also enhances crop productivity while reducing reliance on non-renewable phosphate resources and inorganic fertilizers.
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