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Household storage practices of traditional cereals and Legumes and their effects on food security: a case study of Maragua and Gikingo locations, Tharaka District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A cross-sectional survey that had a laboratory analysis component was carried out. The aim
of the investigation was to establish household storage practices of traditional cereals and
legumes and their effects on food ...
Clinical patterns of psoriasis Vulgaris in patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(2008)
Psoriasis Vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disorder with abnormal
epidermal differentiation and hyperproliferation. It is a common, chronic
relapsing, condition with a strong genetic basis.
It presents with different ...
The extent to which service mix elements have been applied by industrial service firms in Nairobi Kenya
(2009)
This study was conducted to investigate the extent to which service mix elements are
used by industrial services providers in their quality service delivery and also to
determine the importance rating of the service mix ...
Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge on infant :feeding practices among the Maasai community in Narok District, Kenya
(2008-07)
Little is documented about the relationship between maternal nutrition knowledge and
infant feeding practices in the Maasai community. A cross sectional survey which
employed both descriptive and analytical methods of ...
Light, water, and nitrogen use in low input maize-pigeonpea intercrop in subhumid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A field experiment was conducted to investigate light, water and nitrogen use in a
low input maize-pigeonpea intercrop system in sub-humid conditions at the
University of Nairobi, Kabete Field Station. Treatments were ...
Comparative studies on virulence, genetic variability and mycotoxin production among isolates of fusarium species infecting wheat
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Isolates of Fusarium species isolated mainly from wheat in Germany and Kenya were
investigated for variation in mycotoxin production, virulence and PCR-based DNA
characteristics. The isolates were tested for mycotoxin ...
Effectiveness of Chitosan against spoilage moulds in harvested mangoes and its preservative effect on Ngowe mangoes (Mangifera Indica L. var. Ngowe
(2008)
Trade in mangoes contributes significantly to the Kenyan economy and the mango is an
important fruit for its nutritional and sensory qualities. There are several mango varieties
grown in Kenya. Ngowe mangoes are the ...
Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (eds) on testicular and epididymal structure, and plasma testosterone profiles in the goat (capra hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (EDS), a diester of suIphonic acid, on
testicular and epididymal morphology and plasma testosterone profiles were studied
using both light and electron microscopic techniques and ...
Knowledge and practice of nutritional principles and their association with nutritional and morbidity status of people with HIV/AIDS. Case for a home based care centre in ongata rongai of Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
People with the human immunodeficiency virus need good nutrition to sustain
their health and minimize morbidity episodes. Appropriate health care at the
hospital level is unaffordable and care has shifted to home based ...
The epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Baringo and Machakos Districts with emphasis on animal reservoirs
(2000)
Identification of animal reservoirs of leishmaniasis
is an absolute pre-requisite to understanding the
epidemiology of the disease. A 16-month search for
animal reservoirs of leishmaniasis began in Marigat
Location of ...