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An abattoir survey on the occurance and prevalence of swine parasite-heminths of public and economic importance in Kenya
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An abattoir survey on the occurrence and prevalence of swine parasitic helminths of public health and economic importance in kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1999)Although there have been systematic and well coordinated efforts in documenting the prevalences of parasitic diseases of the pig in several countries of the world, very little has been done in Kenya. Parasitic helminths, ... -
Abundance and diversity of soil mites (acari) in Different land use types in embu And taita taveta districts, Kenya
(2009)The survey of soil mites was carried out with two main objectives: (i) To determine the effect of land use types and seasons on abundance and diversity of soil mites and (ii) to establish the effects of soil chemical ... -
Abundance and efficiency of garden pea nodulating rhizobia in central Kenya soils
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Garden pea is an important foreign exchange earner in the Kenyan economy and an excellent source of dietary proteins for its people. Its production is limited by the low soil nitrogen in major pea producing areas of ... -
Abundance of Trichoderma Species in Different Habitats and Their Efficacy in the Management of Bacterial Wilt of Tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) is a key vegetable in Kenya, listed as second most economically important in the horticultural industry. The production of tomatoes has greatly been affected by bacterial wilt caused by ... -
Abundance, genetic diversity and nodulation efficiency of cowpea (vigna unguiculata l.) rhizobia in south western Kenya soils
(University of Nairobi, 2012) -
Abundance, Genetic Diversity And Symbiotic Efficiency Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.) Rhizobia In Soils Of South Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cowpea is an important food crop in Kenya, but its production is limited by biotic and abiotic constraints. One of the most important abiotic constraints to crop production in South Western Kenya (SWK) is soil acidity, ... -
Access and use of knowledge on fruit processing technologies by smallholder farmers: Case study of Mwala, Machakos county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Many fruits are produced and consumed in Kenya. They are eaten either fresh or in processed form. Processing is commonly by formal industry. The Government of Kenya strategy on reducing post-harvest losses to promote ... -
Access To Water Resources And Conflicts In The Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Sub-Basin: A Case Of Laikipia County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The purpose of this study was to assess water access, use, management and conflicts in the Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Basin: the case of Laikipia County in Kenya. Laikipia and neighbouring Meru and Nyeri Counties have ... -
Acrylamide Contamination In Commercial Potato Crisps In Kenya: Levels Of Intake And Effects Of Processing Parameters In Local Cultivars
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2013-07)The presence of acrylamide in several carbohydrates rich foods baked at high temperatures and its classification as a suspected human carcinogen calls for a concerted effort to minimize its presence in human diet. It is ... -
The activities of some drug metabolizing enzymes in various / pathological states or the rat liver and during the development of primary hepatocellular carcinoma
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1975)This thesis reports the results of a study designed to compare the effect of different hepatocarcinogens - N,N-dimethyl- 4-phenylazoaniline (DAB) and diethylnitrosamine (DEN) - on the activities of representative ... -
Activity Time Budget and Foraging Patterns of Rothschild’s Giraffes (Giraffa Camelopardalis Rothschildi) in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Animal behavioral studies are essential to efficiently manage them and their preferred habitats for the mutual benefit of both. However, very few studies have been conducted on Rothschild’s giraffes’ ethology in Africa, ... -
Acute and sub-acute toxicological studies of Rapanea Melanophloeos (L.) Mez. in laboratory rats
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Rapanea melanophloeos is a tropical tree that is extensively utilized in African traditional medicine to treat helminthoses, tuberculosis and heart-water. It is also used as an expectorant, emetic, astringent, as an ... -
Acute and subacute toxicity of nicandra physaloides (l) gaertn in mice and calves respectively
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2008)The plant Nicandra physaloides (L) Gaertn, commonly known as the' apple of Peru' is a member of the solaneceae family. It has been widely associated with livestock poisoning in Kenya and elsewhere. The clinical signs ... -
Acute Oral-toxicity, Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Aqueous and Methanolic Bark Extracts of Piliostigma Thonningii (Schum) in Mice
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Aqueous and methanolic extracts of some medicinal plants in African have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Previous studies have documented diverse ethno-medical applications of various plants, ... -
Adaptability, Stability and Post-harvest Management of Selected Green Vegetable Pigeon Pea (Cajanus Cajan) Genotypes in Eastern Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pigeon pea (Cajanus Cajan) is an important food security crop grown in the marginal Arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. Its production and productivity are limited due to moisture stress and poor genotype adaptability to ... -
Adaptation of andean dry Bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) genotypes to drought stress
(2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the principal food legume in eastern Africa. However, most of the large seeded varieties grown by farmers are susceptible to drought. Adaptation to drought stress is therefore an ... -
Adaptation of Commonly Grown Kenyan Potato Cultivars to Diverse Agro-ecological Zones
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) grows best in cool areas where there is reliable water supply. Inadequate supply of water and elevated temperatures during growth and tuber formation significantly reduces tuber yield. ... -
Adaptation of cowdria ruminantium to mice and cell cultures
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Adaptation to climate change and fertilization of maize legume intercrop in Mozambique
(Land Resource Management and Agricultural, University of Nairobi, 2013)A survey was conducted in Lichinga and Sussundenga districts of Mozambique to determine the key constraints limiting production of maize, the factors influencing farmers' decision making on fertilizer use and to evaluate ...
