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: 684

Full Length Research Paper

Plant species composition, abundance, diversity, and threats affecting their survival in Kiang'ombe and Kianjiru hills of Embu County, Kenya

Bibianne Waiganjo
  • Bibianne Waiganjo
  • School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya.
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Gervason Moriasi
  • Gervason Moriasi
  • School of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya.
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Elias Nelson
  • Elias Nelson
  • School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya.
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Jared Onyancha
  • Jared Onyancha
  • School of Pharmacy, Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000 Thika, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 12 August 2023
  •  Accepted: 25 September 2023
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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