Peter K. Njenga

Characterization of Polyphenols, Flavonoids and Their Anti-microbial Activity in the Fruits of Vangueria madagascariensis J. F. Gmel

Peter K. Njenga, Samuel M. Mugo & Ting Zhou · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2020

Aim: The study aimed to characterize phenolic acids, flavonoids, and determine their antimicrobial activities in fruits of Vangueria madagascariensis (Tamarind of Indies). Study Design: The design of the study included picking of Vangueria madagascariensis fruits from Jomo Kenyat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2020/v31i1130296

Monochoria africana N.E.Br. [Family Pontederiaceae]: Probable Reasons for Limited Distribution of This Rare Species in Kenya

Peter K. Njenga & John K. Muchuku · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2020

Monochoria africana N.E.Br. is an extremely rare plant with limited distribution in Kenya. Rare plant species are often specialists for a rare microhabitat and there is all likelihood that Monochoria africana is a habitat specialist. Our research on distribution of this species i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2020/v6i130116

In vitro Propagation of Lagenaria Siceraria: A Plant of the Cucurbitaceae Family with High Medicinal Value

Theophilus Kabiru & Peter K. Njenga · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2023

Background and Objective: Lagenaria siceraria is extensively grown as a vegetable crop in tropical and subtropical regions of the world as a source of food and for it’s medicinal potential. The purpose of this research was to determine the optimal conditions for plantlet regenera...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2023/v11i5224