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Physiological basis of yield differences in bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars
(Department of Soil Science, 1999)The study was conducted at the University of Nairobi Facul ty of Agr icul ture Farm, Kabete, located on la ti tude 10 5 I south and longitude 36° 44 I east at an altir.ude of about 1800 metres above sea level. The study ... -
A physiological study of Mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors in the naked Mole-rat (heterocephalus Gurer): Their roles in thermal and chemical nociception and behaviour
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 2003)The aims of this study were to investigate the following: (a) Antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor-selective drugs on thermal pain (Hot plate test) and chemical pain (Formalin test and Modified acetic acid test) ... -
A physiological study of the oploid receptors in the naked mole rat (heterocephalus label)
(Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2003)The aim of the study were to investigate the following,antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor selective drugs on thermal pain(hot plate test)and chemical pain(formalin test and modified acetic acid test)and behavioural ... -
The physiology of Digestion and Metabolism in the Red deer
(1968)Serum acid phosphatase was measured in patients with enlarged benign and malignant prostate before and after rectal examination. Amongst the patients with benign glands, rectal examination did not produce any significant ... -
Physiology of flowering in red raspberry rubus idaeus L.
(UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN·-MADISON, 1978)Under the supervision of Professor Malcolm N. Dana The effect of low temperature in flowering of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) and also the possible involvement of endogenous gibberellins and cytokinins in flower induction ... -
Physiology of growth regulation in strawbehry, fragarla X anassa duch.
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Phytochemical investigation of surface exudates of dodonaea angustifolia and senecio roseiflorus for bioactive principles
(2009)The phytochemistry of the surface exudates of Dodonaea angustifolia (from two locations Ngong forest and Voi) and Senecio roseiflorus, as well as the antiplasmodial activity against chloroquine-sensitive ... -
Phytochemical Investigation And Antimicrobial Activity Of Blighia Unijugata Bak (Sapindaceae)
(University Of NairobiDepartment Of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2009)Blighia unijugata Bak (Sapindaceae) is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. An infusion of the pounded roots is used to treat fever in East Africa. The ... -
Phytochemical Analyses of Mundulea Sericea, Tephrosia Uniflora (Leguminosae) and, Strebulus Usambarensis (Moracea) for Anti-infective and Cyctotoxic Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Phytochemical analysis of the dichloromethane/methanol (1:1) extracts of Mundulea sericea and Tephrosia uniflora (both Leguminosae) and Strebulus usambarensis (Moraceae) yielded thirtyone compounds. Phytochemical analysis ... -
Phytochemical analysis of five tephrosia species found in Kenya for antimalarial and radical scavenging principles
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Phytochemical analysis of Kenyan Medicinal Ypsinaceae plants
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1988)There are five members of the Myrsinaceae in Kenya, four of which, Embelia schimperi, Myrsine africana, Rapanea melanphloes and Maesa lanceolata are applied broadly in our traditional medicine and at least one part of ... -
Phytochemical Analysis Of Myrsine Africana Land Maesa Lanceolata Forsk And Structure Activity Relationship Studies Of 2,5-dihydroxyalkylbenzoquinones
(Department of Chemistry, 1994)ABSTRACT Myrsine africana Land Maesa lanceolata Forsk are among the five medicinal Myrsinaceae plants found in Kenya and find a wide application in ethnopharmacology as anthelmintics and as anti-microbials. The plant ... -
Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Plants in the Leguminosae and Moraceae Families for Anticancer Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cancer is an increasing public health problem in the world with about 17.5 million new cases and 8.7 million cancer deaths reported in 2015 alone. The development of drug resistant cancer cells represents one of the major ... -
Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Tephrosia Species for Anti-inflammatory Principles
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Inflammation is a vital immune process in the restoration of inflamed tissues and it is regulated by mediators such as cytokines. However, dysregulation of inflammation is associated with the onset and development of chronic ... -
Phytochemical analysis of six pentas species for antiplasmodial principles
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Malaria, caused by the protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium, is a major disease in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Out of the yearly 300-500 million clinical episodes, 1.5-2.7 million are lethal. ... -
Phytochemical and anthelmintic investigation of Dombeya Rotundifolia (hochst) Planch
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Pharmacy, 2004)Dombeya rotundifolia (Hochst ) is widespread in Kenya and has many traditional uses Its stems and roots, for example, are used as anthelmintic, to hasten onset of labour, as an abortifacient and for treatment of ... -
Phytochemical And Anthelmintic Study Of The Root Bark Of Teclea Trichocarpa, Engl. (rutaceae)
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Plants are used by various communities all over the world for their medicinal values. Many plants including Teclea trichocarpa have been used traditionally for their anthelmintic activity. Scientific research to isolate ... -
Phytochemical And Antimicrobial Activity Investigation Of Nicandra Physaloides Gaertn (solanaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)An enormous variety of medicinal plants are used worldwide by about 80 % of the world population, although in most cases no scientific studies have been done to prove the efficacy of these medicinal plants. Considering ... -
Phytochemical and antiplasmodial investigation of rhamnus prinoides and kniphofia foliosa
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2010)The dried and ground whole root of Rhamnus prinoides (Rhamnaceae) were exhaustively extracted using dichloromethane/methanol (1: 1) by cold percolation. The crude extract was subjected to chromatographic separations on ... -
Phytochemical and pharmacological evaluation of tephrosa purpurea and eriosema psoraleoides on mating behaviour and isolated tissues
(University of NairobiChemistry, 2010)The air dried and ground E. psoraleoides roots were exhaustively extracted with dichloromethane/methanol (1: 1) by cold percolation. The extract was partitioned between water and ethyl acetate. Chromatographic separation ...