Search Results - "Ogola, J J"
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Distribution, Interaction and Functional Profiles of Epiphytic Bacterial Communities from the Rocky Intertidal Seaweeds, South Africa
Published in Scientific reports (27-12-2019)“…Interrelations between epiphytic bacteria and macroalgae are multifaceted and complicated, though little is known about the community structure, interaction…”
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Early intensification of backyard poultry systems in the tropics: a case study
Published in Animal (Cambridge, England) (01-11-2020)“…Poultry production is an important way of enhancing the livelihoods of rural populations, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As poultry…”
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Cassava-legume intercrop: I. Effects of relative planting dates of legumes on cassava productivity
Published in Acta agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and plant science (17-02-2020)“…Cassava is a long duration crop which grows slowly during the early stages hence incorporation of early maturing crops may improve resource use efficiency and…”
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Cassava-legume intercrop: II. Effects of relative planting dates of legumes on the productivity of legumes
Published in Acta agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and plant science (17-02-2020)“…The degree of complementarity vis-à-vis competition amongst the component crops, which is influenced by their relative planting dates, may affect the…”
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Correlations Between Root Metabolomics and Bacterial Community Structures in the Phragmites australis Under Acid Mine Drainage-Polluted Wetland Ecosystem
Published in Current microbiology (01-01-2022)“…Despite root microecology playing critical role in plant growth and fidelity, relatively few studies have focused on the link between the microbial communities…”
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Biochar Application and Rhizobium Inoculation Increased Intercepted Radiation and Yield of Chickpea in Contrasting Soil Types
Published in International journal of plant production (01-06-2021)“…Soil amendments such as biochar and biofertilizers may improve chickpea productivity but there is limited information on whether this response could be through…”
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Native rhizobium strains are lacking in some agricultural soils in NE South Africa
Published in Acta agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and plant science (03-07-2020)“…Rhizobia is a group of gram-negative soil-borne bacteria with several beneficial strains for biological nitrogen fixation in legume crops. Rhizobium strains…”
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Physico-Chemical and Metagenomic Profile Analyses of Animal Manures Routinely Used as Inocula in Anaerobic Digestion for Biogas Production
Published in Microorganisms (Basel) (22-03-2022)“…Anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic waste is considered a sustainable solution to energy shortage and waste management challenges. The process is facilitated…”
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Investigating the chromium status, heavy metal contamination, and ecological risk assessment via tannery waste disposal in sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya and South Africa)
Published in Environmental science and pollution research international (01-08-2021)“…To mitigate the negative environmental and public health concerns associated with increased industrial discharges amid the rapid industrial growth, sub-Saharan…”
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The topology of between-herd cattle contacts in a mixed farming production system in western Kenya
Published in Preventive veterinary medicine (01-10-2018)“…•Degree of farm contact and the distances between farms were negatively correlated.•Disease control and surveillance to consider between farms contacts in the…”
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Unravelling the genetic and functional diversity of dominant bacterial communities involved in manure co-composting bioremediation of complex crude oil waste sludge
Published in Heliyon (01-02-2022)“…The present study aimed to characterize the bacterial community and functional diversity in co-composting microcosms of crude oil waste sludge amended with…”
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Distribution and comparison of bacterial communities in HVAC systems of two university buildings: Implications for indoor air quality and public health
Published in Environmental monitoring and assessment (2021)“…The installation of HVAC systems in building is meant to enhance indoor air quality as well as increase comfort to occupants. However, HVAC systems have also…”
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Investigating Industrial Effluent Impact on Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Vaal, South Africa
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (09-02-2020)“…Industrial effluents with high concentrations of toxic heavy metals are of great concern because of their persistence and non-degradability. However, poor…”
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Investigation of the origin and distribution of heavy metals around Ebenezer Dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Published in Water S. A. (01-04-2011)“…This study was based on the outcome of the soil geochemical survey which was conducted by the Council for Geoscience around Ebenezer Dam during 1995-1996, the…”
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Metagenomic insights into the impacts of phytochemicals on bacterial and archaeal community structure and biogas production patterns during anaerobic digestion of avocado oil processing waste feedstocks
Published in Biomass conversion and biorefinery (2024)“…Phytochemicals are potent inhibitors of in vivo ruminal microbial activity and methanogenesis of plant materials. However, a knowledge gap exists on the…”
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Prospects of diffusion as a Six-Sigma automation in enhancing continuous improvement of cane juice extraction in Kenya
Published in Cogent engineering (01-01-2020)“…Continuous improvement encompasses identification of threats and opportunities, proposal and implementation of the solutions, and lastly monitoring and…”
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Characterisation of gold tailings dams of the Witwatersrand Basin with reference to their acid mine drainage potential, Johannesburg, South Africa
Published in Water S. A. (01-10-2006)“…Factors which play a role in acid mine drainage (AMD) formation were investigated over a period of 12 months. These include climatic, mineralogical,…”
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Use of compost bacteria to degrade cellulose from grass cuttings in biological removal of sulphate from acid mine drainage
Published in Water S. A. (01-01-2009)“…The study focused on the use of compost bacteria to degrade cellulose from grass cuttings as energy and carbon sources for sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB) in…”
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An investigation into the availability and role of oxygen gas in gold tailings dams of the Witwatersrand basin with reference to their acid mine drainage potential
Published in Water S. A. (01-04-2007)“…The oxygen content of tailings dams around the Witwatersrand Basin was quantitatively measured over a period of 2 months using a multi-level gas sampling…”
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Impact of Gold mining on the Environment and Human Health: A Case Study in the Migori Gold Belt, Kenya
Published in Environmental geochemistry and health (01-06-2002)“…The study of gold sites in the Migori Gold Belt, Kenya, revealed that the concentrations of heavy metals, mainly Hg, Pb and As are above acceptable levels…”
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