University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Variation in susceptibility of wheat parts to major fusarium head blight pathogens
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat is caused by a complex of pathogens with F graminearum, F. culmorum, F. poae, F. avenaceum and F. tricinctum being the most common worldwide. Besides ears, the species have been isolated ... -
Screening for drought resistance in large seeded common bean in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is major grain legume improtant in human consumption. Andean bean genotypes are prefered for grain type and colour and constitute 60% of common bean production in eastern and ... -
The African green monkey (cercopithecus aethiops) as a non-human primate model for infections with cyclospora cayetanensis
(2012)Cyclospora cayetanensis is a protozoan parasite causing gastroenteritis in immunocompetent as well as immunocompromised humans worldwide. Clinical epidemiology and pathogenesis of Cyclospora species was studied in 64 ... -
Factors associated with morbidity and mortality in selected ungulate species in al ain wildlife park and resort, united Arab emirates
(2012)Captive populations of endangered species are often viewed as a safeguard against extinction, and in the case of extinction in the wild, a last chance for revival (Tudge, 1992; Rusello and Amato, 2007). Al Ain Wildlife ... -
Historical perspectives of lesser flamingo mortalities in Kenya
(2012)The lesser flamingo(LF) (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa (Harper 2003; Nasirwa, 2000; Owino et al., 2001; Owino et al., ... -
Application of GPS/GSM/satellite collars for monitoring elephant (Loxodanta africana) populations in Kenya
(2012)The use of satellite GPS/GSM-collars for tracking wild animals’ movement and distribution has become popular in wildlife conservation particularly for the endangered wildlife species. In Kenya, satellite collars are ... -
Phase I Safety and Immunogenicity of Electroporated HIV DNA with or Without Interleukin 12 in Healthy HIVSeronegative African Volunteers
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: DNA vaccines have typically been safe in clinical trials, but weakly immunogenic. Strategies to enhance their immunogenicity include i) co-administration of adjuvants and ii) intramuscular administration by ... -
Acute-Phase Response Proteins Are Overexpressed in Vaginal Mucosa and Plasma of HIV-Resistant Women upon Viral Challenge
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The primary receptive portals of entry for HIV are through mucosal surfaces. Our previous studies show that HIVexposed uninfected individuals (HESN) have unique innate responses associated with resistance ... -
Unusual mortalities of eastern black rhinoceros (diceros bicornis michaeli) due to clostridial enterotoxaemia in Ol Jogi pyramid sanctuary, Kenya
(2012)Nine eastern black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis michaeli) developed clinical clostridial enterotoxaemia between May and July 2010 in the Pyramid Black Rhino Sanctuary within the Ol Jogi Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya. ... -
Human wildlife conflict in Samburu County: One health approach to an integrative ecosystem study
(2012)One health is the concept of human, animal and environmental ecosystem coexisting in a balance that keeps all of them healthy and living optimally, where the disturbance of one element affects the other components. This ... -
Conservation medicine in the African context
(2012)Medical sciences have evolved from fairly generic to highly specialized fields over the 20th century. Increased specialization has not only brought about the benefits associated with division of labour but also negative ... -
The risk factors associated with FMD and CBPP outbreaks in Uganda’s cattle corridor
(2012)Livestock contributes significantly to the world economy. In the rural communities in Africa livestock provide; household source of income, food, manure, draught power, hides and skins, and bride price and a safety net ... -
How to treat osteoarthritis medically in the horse – A review.
(2012)Osteoarthritis is a very common condition in the horse and the medical treatment of osteoarthritis is therefore one of the most utilized therapeutic regimens in equine practice. The joint is an organ consisting of ... -
Participatory variety selection of drought tolerant dry bean genotypes in Mwea, Kirinyaga south district of Kenya
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)A key agronomic strategy to enhance dry bean productivity in drought prone areas of Kenya is to develop and deploy drought tolerant varieties. Dry bean nurseries in the national research institutions within the eastern ... -
Innovative teaching and learning approaches that promote the development of sustainable agricultural
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Transforming agricultural education in Universities is critical to enable them to contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 for the agriculture sector. Since the mid 1980's faculties of agriculture have experienced ... -
Preharvest cultural practices affect postharvest quality attributes of banana fruits, Musa spp
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)Preharvest factors including agro-ecological conditions, cultural practices and crop variety selection greatly impact fruit quality potential at harvest and postharvest longevity. In this study, quality attributes of ... -
Participatory variety selection of drought tolerant dry bean genotypes in Mwea, Kirinyaga south district of Kenya
(2011-09)A key agronomic strategy to enhance dry bean productivity in drought prone areas of Kenya is to develop and deploy drought tolerant varieties. Dry bean nurseries in the national research institutions within the eastern ... -
Effect of nutrition on infectivity of the nematophagous the fungus pochonia chlamydosporia on nematode eggs
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Effective establishment of microbes applied to soil often requires addition of an exogenous nutrient source to overcome competition from the resident microflora. However, readily-available nutrients may compromise ... -
Impact of mobile phone-based money transfer services on smallholder agriculture in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The recent introduction of mobile phone-based money transfer services is seen to resolves one idiosyncratic market failure farmers face, namely access to financial services. It facilitates transfer of money to beneficiaries ... -
The impact of climate change on the incidence of cattle diseases in a pastoral area of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Participatory epidemiological methods were used to establish local perceptions and livestock owner’s knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) of risk factors of climate variability, the seasonal variations in incidences ...
