University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Sensitivity Patterns of Listeria Monocytogenes and Other Aerobic Bacteria in Scavenging Chickens and Ducks
(University of Nairobi, 2003)The carrier status of Listeria monocytogenes organisms in indigenous chicken and ducks may have great impact on human health because of their zoonotic nature, particularly in an environment where humans, chicken and ducks ... -
The Effect Of Time Of Nitrogen Application On The Growth, Yield And Nitrogen Content Of Three Maize (Zea Mays L) Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 1990)A study was conducted at the Kabete field station of the University of Nairobi, Kenya over two rainy seasons with the first crop planted in 1989 and the second in early 1990. The objectives was to investigate the best time ... -
Modelling Rainfall Using Generalized Linear Models When The Response Variable Has A Tweedie Distribution
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Etiology, Epidemiology and Control of Bean Scab Caused by Elsinoe Phaseoli Jenkins F. Sp Vulgare in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1979)Food, clothing and shelter are considered to be man's three basic needs. While these may not be all that man requires for existence, it cannot be disputed that without them, especially food, man will literally starve to ... -
Studies on bovine anaplasmosis The comparative pathogenicity and immunological relationship of anaplasma centrale to anaplasma marginale
(University of Nairobi, 1965)A limited serological surrey of the inoidenoe of borine anaplasmosis in east afrioa indicates a high lerel of infeotion* it is probable that anaplasmosis is endemic in most areas of east afrioa where oattle are produoed ... -
Studies on Pigeonpea Leaespot: Etiology and the Effect of Plant Age and Leaf Position on Susceptibility of Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan )to the Leafspot Pathogen (Mycovellosiella Cajani)
(University of Nairobi, 1991)In recent years incidence of Mycovellosiella leafspot damage has increased considerably especially during the wetter seasons in the pigeonpea growing areas. Regular occurrence of the disease has been noted both in the ... -
An assessment of farmers livelihood in the coffee certification Schemes in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was undertaken to assess the impacts of adoption of various types of coffee certifications on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The main objective of this study was to compare the livelihood of farmers ... -
Xylazine hydrochloride and ketamine hydrochloride combinations for general anaesthesia in sheep
(University of Nairobi, 1982)Xylazine and Ketamine combinations for general anaesthesia have been used in horses, cattle and goats. The literature available contained little research into the anaesthetic, analgesic, muscle relaxant arid hematologic ... -
The effects of trellising, spacing and pruning on fruit yields and quality, disease incidences and production life of purple passion fruit at Thika, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1977)The purple passion fruit is grown commercially in Kenya partly for the fresh market (both local and export markets), but most fruits are used for juice extraction. Although passion fruit has been grown in Kenya for a long ... -
General Relativity: The Core Concepts and Its Significance in Astrophysics
(University of Nairobi, 2009)The aim of this study is to understand the core or founding principles of the General Theory of Relativity in order to appreciate its sequential development as well as its importance in explaining various astrophysical ... -
Dissemination And Adoption Of Improved Fodder Trees: The Case Of Calliandra Calothyrsus In Embu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)This study assessed the effectiveness of different extension methods in reaching farmers in different gender categories of dairy farms to inform them about Calliandra calothyrsus fodder trees technology and also factors ... -
Diet Selection And Nutrition Of Sheep (Ovis Aries Linnaeus) And Grant’s Gazelles (Gazella Granti Brooke) On Kapiti Ranch, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)A study was conducted to determine seasonal diet selection and nutritional characteristics of sheep and Grant’s gazelles on Kapiti ranch in southeastern Kenya The frequency and biomass production ot herbaceous plants were ... -
Multi-Agent systems scheduler in a dynamic environment using a load optimizing strategy
(University of Nairobi, 2012-06)The problem of finding an optimal schedule of n jobs to be processed on m machines is classic. In its general form the jobs have several components called operations that can be processed in different ways on the available ... -
A Study Of Soil Phosphorus Forms In Kikuyu Red Loam And Of Their Surface Activity
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Experimental Therapeutic Studies Of Allium Sativum (Liliaceae: Alliaceae) On Leishmanl4 Major (Kinetoplastida;Trypanosomatidae) Infection In Balb/c Mice
(University Of Nairobi, 2009)The first line therapy for all types of leishmaniases requires potentially toxic and painful multiple injections of pentavalent antimonies and aromatic diamidines. A major limitation of these drugs is that they are ... -
Antigens of brucella melitensis in immunodiffusion and serological diagnosis of caprine brucellosis
(University of Nairobi, 1975)The sonic extracts of Brucella melitensis Strain 16M were studied in agar gel immunodiffusion test after they had undergone differential centrifugation and concentration. The number of precipitin lines obtained varied with ... -
A study of some environmental effects on the physiology of Jersey and Friesian cattle in the lake crescent area of Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1969)It is hypothesised that Bos taurus breeds of dairy cattle are subjected to stress, either directly or indirectly, by the environment of the Lake Crescent region of Uganda. The response to this stress is examined by observing ... -
Evaluation of surface irrigation system design approaches
(University of Nairobi, 1997)To feed the increasing world population, the production of food crops from available land resource will need to be expanded. One of the ways to effect this is by increasing the output per unit area of land through use of ... -
Application of Technology Acceptance Model in Mobile Banking Adoption in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Mobile Banking is an application of mobile computing which provides customers with the support needed to access their bank accounts and bank anywhere, anytime using a mobile handheld device such as a mobile phone. Mobile ... -
Genetic Diversity Of Aloe Species In Kenya And The Efficacy Of Aloe Secundiflora, Aloe Lateritia And Aloe Turkanesis On Fusarium Oxysporum And Pythium Ultimum
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)Aloe species are common in Kenya and have many health benefits which include promotion of wound healing, antifungal activity, hypoglycemic or anti-diabetic effects, antiinflammatory and anticancer properties. However, ...
