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Evaluation of Phenotypic Plasticity in Reproductive Fitness Traits of Arabis Alpina L. (Brassicaceae) in the Afromontane Region of Mount Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The Afromontane region is widely recognized as a biodiversity hotspot, harboring rare, endemic, and threatened plant species. However, these species face multiple threats, including habitat fragmentation, deforestation, ...
Varietal Resistance and Use of Crude Plant Extracts in the Management of Field Pests in Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Breeding has significantly improved drought tolerance in green gram but marked yield losses
continue to emanate from field pest’s damage. Important pests of green gram are pod borers,
Maruca testutalis (Geyer), aphids, ...
A Study on the Effect of Mounting Parameters on the Performance of Bifacial Solar Modules
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Bifacial Photovoltaic (bPV) is a technology that is fast gaining traction and has the
potential to enhance overall electricity generation. Unlike conventional modules, bPV can
capture the sun's rays and convert them into ...
Potential of Host Resistance and Efficient Water Use in Management of Bacterial Wilt of Tomatoes in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an important vegetable consumed for its nutritional value in
Kenya and around the world. Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major
production constraint in tomato ...
Caregiver Knowledge of Early Developmental Interventions After Perinatal Asphyxia at the Kenyatta National Hospital New Born Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Long-term perinatal asphyxia has been associated with convulsive disorders, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental delays, vision and hearing impairments among others. Despite this, the developing human brain has the ...
Phosphorus Fractions and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Influenced by Forest Conversion Into Other Land Use Types on Planosols in Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Land-use conversion from natural forest to agriculture alter above and belowground biodiversity and soil properties due to reduced organic matter inputs and increased loss of topsoil through soil erosion. A study was ...
Assessing Drivers and Effects of Peri-urban Development in Secondary Towns: a Case Study of Kitui Town in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The peri-urban development phenomenon has been of concern since the 20th century. Governments, scholars, and institutions have invested heavily in attempts to understand how this phenomenon manifests and models developed ...
Assessment of Elemental Content and Associated Radiological Exposure in Sand Beds of Tiva River, Kitui County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The geological structure of the river Tiva basin in Kitui County indicates heavy mineral sands like zircon, ilmenite, and hematite, associated with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) from primordial radionuclides ...
Incidence, Management, and Outcome of Refractory Postpartum Hemorrhage at Kenyatta National Hospital in the Year 2015 to 2020
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Hemorrhage is among the top five direct leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide with post-partum hemorrhage accounting for two-thirds of these deaths. Refractory PPH is bleeding that persists despite instituting what ...
Tomato Pest Management Practices and Efficacy of Selected Botanical Pesticides for Management of Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta Absoluta) in Kathiani, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Tomato in Kenya is the second important vegetable both in production and revenue generation. In recent times, its production and yield has adversely been affected by the recently reported invasive, tomato leaf miner (Tuta ...