Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Development and Remodeling of the Vertebrate Blood-Gas Barrier
(BioMed Research InternationalDepartment of Veterinary Physiology, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaInstitute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Baltzerstrasse 2, 3000 Berne, Switzerland, 2013)During vertebrate development, the lung inaugurates as an endodermal bud from the primitive foregut. Dichotomous subdivision of the bud results in arborizing airways that form the prospective gas exchanging chambers, where ... -
Functional respiratory morphology in the newborn quokka wallaby (Setonix brachyurus)
(WileyDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology, University of Nairobi, KenyaInstitute of Anatomy, University of Berne, Switzerland, 2007)A morphological and morphometric study of the lung of the newborn quokka wallaby ( Setonix brachyurus ) was undertaken to assess its morphofunctional status at birth. Additionally, skin structure and morphometry ... -
Indigenous rhizobia populations in East and Southern Africa: a network approach
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1995) -
Morphometry and allometry of the postnatal marsupial lung development: an ultrastructural study
(ScienceDirectInstitute of Anatomy, University of Berne, Buehlstrasse 26, CH-3000 Bern 9, SwitzerlandDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nairobi,, 2003)An utrastructural morphometric study of the postnatally remodelling lungs of the quokka wallaby (Setonix brachyurus) was undertaken. Allometric scaling of the volumes of the parenchymal components against body mass was ... -
Dietary habits, oral hygiene and dental caries in 3-5 year-olds in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1999) -
Sucking habits, anterior open bite, posterior crossbits and intercanine arch widths in 3-5 year-olds in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1999) -
Microbiological Quality of Raw Camel Milk across the Kenyan Market Chain
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2011)The objective of this study was to determine the microbiological quality of camel milk at critical points along the market chai n. 36 camel milk samples were assessed by plating counts of total bacteria (TBC), Strepto ... -
The effect of minimum tillage and herbicide use on bean production (pp. 57-62)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Plant & Crop Protection, 2008) -
Analysis of Farmers’ Perceptions of the Effects of Climate Change in Kenya: the Case of Kyuso District
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)A cross-sectional analysis was carried out to evaluate how farmers in Kyuso District have perceived climate change. Data was collected from 246 farmers from six locations sampled out through a multistage and simple random ... -
Carotenoid current and color change in processed sweet potato products. Improving Postharvest Systems: IITA/GTZ International Newslette
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1998) -
Triple simultaneous stabilizing action of rosemary spice (Rosemarinum officinalis L.) in full-fat soya based flour rich in protein and β-carotene
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2009)This study aimed at demonstrating the stabilizing effect of up to 0.4%(wt/wt flour) of rosemary spice (Rosemarinum Officinalis L.) in a flour-based protein-rich product intended for young children. The flour was made of ... -
Occurrence Of Bovine Skin Diseases In Kenya
(University of NairobiVeterinary Panthology and Microbiology, 1993) -
Nutrient contents of raw and cooked cowpea leaves [Kenya].
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1983)A study was undertaken to determine specific levels of 17 minerals, 3 vitamins, and protein in raw and cooked cowpea leaves from Kenya. Mean crude protein levels were 32-34% of the total solids. The leaves were found to ... -
Evaluating Of Synthetic And Neem-based Insecticides For Managing Aphids On Okra (Malvaceae) In Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2008)This field study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of two synthetic insecticides (Imidacloprid 350 g L-1 (Gaucho FSR) and Lambda-cyhalothrin 17.5 g L-1 (Karate 1.75 ECR), two neem products (Azadirachtin 0.15%w/w ... -
Influence of maturity at harvest, N fertiliser and postharvest storage on dry matter, ascorbic acid and β-carotene contents of vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus)
(University of Nairobi.college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2011)Vegetable amaranth is a leafy vegetable traditionally grown in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia where it is the most consumed traditional vegetable. It is considered to have high nutritional quality, containing relatively large ... -
Evaluating System For Management Of Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Infesting Okra (malvaceae) In Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2008) -
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(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2007) -
Evaluation Of Cropping Systems As A Strategy For Managing Flower Thrips In Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2009)Four cropping systems were compared in terms of their effectiveness to suppress flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande and Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom infestation on Snap beans(Phaseolus vulgarisL). Maize ... -
Utilization Of Border Crops To Manage Aphid Colonization And PVY Incidence On Potato(Solanum tuberosum L)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2009)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolorL.), wheat (Triticum aestivumL.), maize(Zea MaysL.), common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and garden pea (Pisum sativumL.) were tested as border crops for their ability to reduce the number of ... -
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(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1999)
