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QTL mapping of fiber quality and yield-related traits in an intra-specific upland cotton using genotype by sequencing (gbs)
(International Journal Molecular Science, 2018-02)
Fiber quality and yield improvement are crucial for cotton domestication and breeding.
With the transformation in spinning techniques and multiplicity needs, the development of cotton
fiber quality and yield is of great ...
Characterization of the late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins family and their role in drought stress tolerance in upland cotton
(2018)
Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins are large groups of hydrophilic proteins with major role in drought and other abiotic stresses tolerance in plants. In-depth study and characterization of LEA protein families ...
Interactive influence of livestock grazing and manipulated rainfall on soil properties in a humid tropical savanna
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2018)
Purpose
The effect of uncontrolled grazing and unpredictable rainfall pattern on future changes in soil properties and processes of savanna ecosystems is poorly understood. This study investigated how rainfall amount at ...
Tree growth and water-use in hyper-arid Acacia occurs during the hottest and driest season
(Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, 2018)
Drought-induced tree mortality has been recently increasing and is expected to increase further under warming climate. Conversely, tree species that survive under arid conditions might provide vital information on successful ...
Socioeconomic factors influencing dependence of households on non-timber forest products in South Nandi Forest, Kenya
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2018)
Forests are some of the key natural assets that provide a wide range of goods and services to forest adjacent communities. However, there is inadequate information on the factors that influence community members’ level of ...
Diagnosis and Management of Early-Onset Neonatal Sepsis (Eos) Among High-Risk Neonates in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital and Homabay County Referral Hospital, Western Kenya
(Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 2018)
Neonatal sepsis (NS) is the third most common contributor to neonatal deaths worldwide, the majority of which occur within the first 72 hours of life (Early-onset sepsis [(EOS)]). Diagnosis of EOS is challenging due to ...
Isolation, Characterization and Biological Activities of Phytoconstituents from Lonchocarpus Eriocalyx Harms Leaves
(Trends in Phytochemical Research (TPR), 2018-09-27)
The plant species Lonchocarpus eriocalyx Harms (Fabaceae) is a deciduous slender tree or shrub which grows up to 15 m tall. It is an important medicinal plant in Kenya used to treat a wide range of ailments including eye ...
A Logistic Nonlinear Black-Scholes-Merton Partial Differential Equation: European Option
(International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH, 2018-06-30)
Nonlinear Black-Scholes equations provide more accurate values by taking into account more realistic assumptions, such as transaction costs, illiquid markets, risks from an unprotected portfolio or large investor's ...
Fine Tuning the Microenvironment of [Euw10o36]9- Anion Leads to the Large Enhancement of the Red Light Luminescence
(North-Holland, 2018-04-01)
The polyoxometalate (POM) anion of europium (III) decatungstate [EuW10O36]9- exhibits great luminescence quantum yields of approximately 67% but suffers reduced red light emissions that are due to the low 5D0→7F2 transmissions. ...
GBS Mapping and Analysis of Genes Conserved between Gossypium tomentosum and Gossypium hirsutum Cotton Cultivars that Respond to Drought Stress at the Seedling Stage of the BC2F2 Generation
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2018-05-30)
Cotton production is on the decline due to ever-changing environmental conditions. Drought and salinity stress contribute to over 30% of total loss in cotton production, the situation has worsened more due to the narrow ...