Journal Articles: 2010

2010

Mireji P.O., Keating J., Hassanali A., Impoinvil D.E., Mbogo C.M., Muturi M.N., Nyambaka H., Kenya E.U., Githure J.I. and Beier J.C. (2010) Expression of metallothionein and α-tubulin in heavy metal-tolerant Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (Diptera: Culicidae). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 73, 46–50.

Mireji P.O., Keating J., Hassanali A., Mbogo C.M., Muturi M.N., Githure J.I. and Beier J.C. (2010) Biological cost of tolerance to heavy metals in the mosquito Anopheles gambiae. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 24, 101–107.

Mohamed S.A., Ekesi S. and Hanna R. (2010) Old and new host-parasitoid associations: Parasitization of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) and five other African fruit fly species by Fopius arisanus, an Asian opiine parasitoid. Biocontrol Science and Technology 20, 183–196.

Moritz G., Brandt S., Sseruwagi P., Myamba A., Waiganjo M. and Subramanian S. (2010) Development of a 3.5-LucID identification and information system for harmful thrips in East Africa. Julius-Kühn-Archiv 428, 250–251.

Moyal P., Le Ru B., Conlong D., Cugala D., Defabachew B., Matama-Kauma T., Pallangyo B. and Van den Berg J. (2010) Systematics and molecular phylogeny of two African stem borer genera, Sciomesa Tams & Bowden and Carelis Bowden (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 100, 641–659.

Murungi L.K., Nyende A.B., Wesonga J., Masinde P. and Knapp M. (2010) Effect of African nightshade species (Solanaceae) on developmental time and life table parameters of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology 52, 19–27.

Mwangangi J.M., Shililu J., Muturi E.J., Muriu S.M., Jacob B., Kabiru E.W., Mbogo C.M., Githure J.I. and Novak R.J. (2010) Anopheles larval abundance and diversity in three rice agro-village complexes Mwea irrigation scheme, central Kenya. Malaria Journal 9, 228.

Nana P., Maniania N.K., Maranga R.O., Kutima H.L., Boga H.I., Nchu F. and Eloff J.N. (2010) Attraction response of adult Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Rhipicephalus pulchellus (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks to extracts from Calpurnia aurea (Fabaceae). Veterinary Parasitology 174, 124–130.

Nchu F., Maniania N.K., Hassanali A. and Eloff J.N. (2010) Performance of a Metarhizium anisopliae-treated semiochemical-baited trap in reducing Amblyomma variegatum populations in the field. Veterinary Parasitology 169, 367–372.

Ngumbi P.M., Kaburia J.C., Anjili C.O. and Haas F. (2010) Phlebotomus (Larroussius) orientalis (Diptera: Psychodidae) as a probable secondary vector of visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 47, 58–60.

Nonoh J.O., Lwande W., Masiga D., Herrmann R., Presnail J.K., Schepers E., Okech M.A., Bagine R., Mungai P., Nyende A.B. and Boga H.I. (2010) Isolation and characterization of Streptomyces species with antifungal activity from selected national parks in Kenya. African Journal of Microbiology Research 4, 856–864.

Obonyo M., Schulthess F., Le Ru B., Van Den Berg J. and Calatayud P.-A. (2010) Host recognition and acceptance behaviour in Cotesia sesamiae and C. flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), parasitoids of gramineous stemborers in Africa. European Journal of Entomology 107, 169–176.

Obonyo M., Schulthess F., Le Ru B., Van Den Berg J., Silvain J.-F. and Calatayud P.-A. (2010) Importance of contact chemical cues in host recognition and acceptance by the braconid larval endoparasitoids Cotesia sesamiae and Cotesia flavipes. Biological Control 54, 270–275.

Obura E., Masiga D., Midega C.A.O., Wachira F., Pickett J.A., Deng A.L. and Khan Z.R. (2010) First report of a phytoplasma associated with Bermuda grass white leaf disease in Kenya. New Disease Reports 21, 23

Ogoma S.B., Lweitoijera D.W., Ngonyani H., Furer B., Russell T.L., Mukabana W.R., Killeen G.F. and Moore S.J. (2010) Screening mosquito house entry points as a potential method for integrated control of endophagic filariasis, arbovirus and malaria vectors. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 4(8), e773.