Publications by authors named "Faith Njeru"
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a maize disease caused by the maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV), a potyvirus which causes yield losses of 30-100%. The present study aimed to isolate nanobodies against the MCMV coat protein (CP) for the diagnosis of MLN. MCMV CP expressed in Escherichia coli was used for llama immunization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe assessed the potential effectiveness of human milk banking and lactation support on provision of human milk to neonates admitted in the newborn unit (NBU) at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Kenya. This pre-post intervention study collected data from mothers/caregivers and their vulnerable neonates or term babies who lacked sufficient mother's milk for several reasons admitted in the NBU. The intervention included establishing a human milk bank and strengthening lactation support.
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- Maize is a crucial food source and economic driver in sub-Saharan Africa, but yields are low due to various stresses worsened by climate change.
- Five significant biotic stresses impacting Kenyan maize production include Maize lethal necrosis, fall armyworm, gray leaf spot, turcicum leaf blight, and desert locusts, with some being new threats.
- These stresses can reduce maize yields by 30-100%, posing serious risks to food security, highlighting the need for government and research intervention to mitigate their effects.