Meta-transcriptomic identification of groundnut RNA viruses in western Kenya and the novel detection of groundnut as a host for Cauliflower mosaic virus.

Background: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is the 13th most important global crop grown throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. One of the major constraints to groundnut production is viruses, which are also the most economically important and most abundant pathogens among cultivated legumes.

An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by the Nandi people in Kenya.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: The study of local knowledge about natural resources is becoming increasingly important in defining strategies and actions for conservation or recuperation of residual forests.

Aims Of The Study: This study therefore sought to collect information from local populations concerning the use of Nandi Forest medicinal plants; verify the sources of medicinal plants used and determine the relative importance of the species surveyed.

Materials And Methods: Data was obtained using semi-structured forms to record the interviewee's personal information and topics related to the medicinal use of specific plants.