African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1126

Full Length Research Paper

Chemical characterization of Kenyan Cupressus lusitanica Mill., Ocimum americanum L. and Lippia Javanica (Burm.f.) Spreng essential oils

Philip Kandgor Bett
  • Philip Kandgor Bett
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya.
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Joshua Ondura Ogendo
  • Joshua Ondura Ogendo
  • Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soils, Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya.
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Josphat Clement Matasyoh
  • Josphat Clement Matasyoh
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya.
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Ann Jepkorir Kiplagat
  • Ann Jepkorir Kiplagat
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 09 December 2021
  •  Accepted: 24 January 2022
  •  Published: 28 February 2022

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