Abstract Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), the two-spotted spider mite, is a
pest that limits strawberry production in Mexico. Little is known about the interactions that …

The vast cultivation of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) as an essential oil-bearing
plant worldwide relies heavily on its compound citral that holds immense industrial potential …

This study investigated the potential of lemongrass oil as a natural insecticide against
oleander aphids using microscopic analysis of treated specimens. The findings revealed …

The effectiveness of treatments against the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent
of Chagas disease, is limited in the chronic phase of the disease. The essential oils of …

Cymbopogon flexuosus and Cymbopogon winterianus are aromatic grasses, valued for
essential oils. This study aims to develop propagation protocol for C. flexuosus and C …

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) is a highly valuable aromatic and therapeutic herb,
well known for its essential oil content. The present study was carried out during 2021–2023 …

Molecular docking is an effective tool in screening bioactive compounds based on molecular
mechanistic values. Efforts were taken to identify and screen plant secondary metabolites …

Essential oils (EO) are substances used by pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.
These compounds have useful properties for human health and well-being. Among the …

The main objective of this research is to characterize the volatile chemical components
found in essential oil of lemongrass leaves. Lemongrass cultivation is done in very few …

Professor Mwithiga has a BSc, MSc and PhD in Agricultural engineering. He has been a
university lecturer since 1988 and has previously worked in Jomo Kenyatta University of …