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P. K. Mbugua

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Microbiology· 2 Ecology· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:bacteria (other)· 1 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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D. M. Njiru· 2 shared E. M. Njeru· 2 shared J. MUCHOKA· 2 shared P. N. Nthakanio· 2 shared A. M. Ghilamicael· 1 shared C. Kondam· 1 shared D. Ghose· 1 shared F. K. Ndegwa· 1 shared

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2019-2021 · peak 1/yr

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2 shared papersEcology

D. M. Njiru

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3 papers

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Kenyan Traditional Medicine: Exploring Old Solutions to the Modern Antibacterial Crises Through Natural Products Chemistry

F. K. Ndegwa, C. Kondam, D. Ghose, T. E. Esan, Z. S. Waxali, M. E. Miller, R. Meganathan, N. K. Gikonyo, P. K. Mbugua, P. O. Okemo, T. J. Hagen

This study evaluates the antibacterial activity of seven Kenyan medicinal plants against four bacterial species, identifying phytochemicals in active extracts.

bioRxiv · Mar 26, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology

FUNGI DIVERSITY IN THE RHIZOSPHERE OF Aspilia pruliseta Schweif . ext Schweif IN THE SEMI-ARID EASTERN KENYA

J. MUCHOKA, D. M. Njiru, P. N. Nthakanio, P. K. Mbugua, E. M. Njeru, A. M. Ghilamicael, M. M. Iguna

The paper examines fungal diversity in the rhizosphere of Aspilia pruliseta shrubs in semi-arid Kenya using ITS sequencing, revealing high prevalence of Glomus and potential for enhancing phosphate uptake in crops.

bioRxiv · Oct 23, 2020Ecology

MYCORRHIZA CO-ASSOCIATION WITH Aspilia pruliseta Schweif AND PHOSPHORUS UPTAKE EFFECTS ON GROWTH ATTRIBUTES OF GADAM SORGHUM IN SELECTED SITES IN KENYA

J. MUCHOKA, D. M. Njiru, P. N. NTHAKANIO, P. K. Mbugua, E. M. Njeru

bioRxiv · Dec 19, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology