Browsing Faculty of Science & Technology (FST) by Author "Kabaru, JM"
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Kariuki, SM., Kim, DJ., Dossaji, SF., Kabaru, JM(2011). Molecular species identification and the respective quantification of dioscin: a case of dioscorea spp
Kariuki, SM; Kim, DJ; Dossaji, SF; Kabaru, JM (University of Nairobi, 2011)Introduction Dioscorea (Yams) in Kenya is a neglected crop, despite having a lot of potential as food source and as well playing a role in pharmaceutics (Mwirigi et al, 2009 ) . Pharmacologically, Dioscorea species is ... -
Rotenoid derivatives from Kenyan Millettia and Derris species as larvicidal agents
Yenesew, Abiy; Kiplagat, John T; Mushibe, Eluid K; Derese, Solomon; Midiwo, Jacob O; Kabaru, JM; Heydenreich, Matthias; Peter, Martin G (Department of Chemistry, University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, University of Nairobi,, 2000)Rotenone (1), one of the most extensively used natural insecticides, was reported to be highly toxic to the 4th instar larvae of Aedes aegypti (Abe et al., 1985). The insecticidal activities of rotenone and some other ... -
A Toxicological Study of Millettia usaramensis Stem Bark Extract on Aedes aegypti (Mosquito) , Schistocerca gregaria (Desert Locust) and Mus musculus (Mouse
Bosire, C M; Kabaru, JM; Yenesew, A; Kimata, DM (University of Nairobi, 2011)