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Comparative performance of invasive alien Eichhornia crassipes and native Ludwigia stolonifera under non-limiting nutrient conditions in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(Hydrobiologia, 2010-09)
The ability of Ludwigia stolonifera to thrive in the presence of Eichhornia crassipes was
investigated in Lake Naivasha, Kenya. L. stolonifera (indigenous) and E. crassipes (invasive alien) were grown in outdoor experimental ...
Competitive abilities of invasive Lagarosiphon major and native Ceratophyllum demersum in monocultures and mixed cultures in relation to experimental sediment dredging
(Aquatic Botany, 2011-06)
Competitive abilities of Lagarosiphon major (Ridley) Moss (invasive in Belgium) and native Ceratophyllum demersum L. were assessed experimentally in relation to sediment dredging. We mimicked these conditions by taking ...
Dryland Farming and Food Security in Kenya: Challenges and Research Priorities
(Elixir, 2011-06)
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya and employs the highest proportion of the population, accounts for approximately a quarter of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and close to two-thirds of total exports, hence ...
SWEA-Dataveg – vegetation of small wetlands in East Africa
(2015-09-30)
SWEA (agricultural use and vulnerability of small wetlands in East Africa) is a multidisciplinary project which task is to
evaluate the effects of land use on the ecological and socio-economical functions of small wetlands ...
Competition between Lemna minuta and Lemna minor at different nutrient concentrations
(Plant Biology and Nature Management (APNA) Elsevier, 2011-02)
We investigated the differential responses of invasive alien Lemna minuta and native Lemna minor to
nutrient loading as well as the mechanism of competition between the species. The role of nutrients,
species identity, ...
Difficulties of fishing at Lake Naivasha, Kenya: is community participation in management the solution?
(Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, 2010)
Challenges Facing the Fishing Industry in Homalime and Kendu Bay Zones of Lake Victoria in Homabay County, Kenya
(Historical Research Letter, 2015)
Fishing has been an important source of livelihood for many Kenyans for many years. It is one of the oldest occupations of mankind. In Kenya, both gender have been involved in this industry while performing different roles ...
Application Of Hydrological Models In Poorly Gauged Watersheds: A Review Of The Usage Of The Soil And Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) In Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 2017-08)
In water-scarce developing countries, river basins are some of the most valued natural resources, but many are poorly gauged and have incomplete hydrological and climate records. In the recent years, tropical rivers are ...