International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 679

Full Length Research Paper

Effect of pesticide use on weeds, pollinators and microbial activity in Nzoia Sugar Basin of Western Kenya

Rebecca Ngumburu Karanja
  • Rebecca Ngumburu Karanja
  • Department of Plant and Microbial Sciences, Faculty of Science, Kenyatta University P. O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Anastasia Wairimu Muia
  • Anastasia Wairimu Muia
  • Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Egerton University P. O Box 536-20115 Egerton, Kenya.
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Catherine Kariuki
  • Catherine Kariuki
  • Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Egerton University P. O Box 536-20115 Egerton, Kenya.
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Anastasia Njoki Ngigi
  • Anastasia Njoki Ngigi
  • Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, Multi Media University P. O. Box 30305-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Reuben Mukundi Njue
  • Reuben Mukundi Njue
  • Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Egerton University P. O Box 536-20115 Egerton, Kenya.
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Joseph Maina Kariuki
  • Joseph Maina Kariuki
  • Department of Environmental Studies, Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Studies, Chuka University, 109-60400 Chuka, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 17 November 2019
  •  Accepted: 14 August 2020
  •  Published: 31 October 2020

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