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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 ...
The effects of maturity stage at harvest, sex, harvest date and postharvest treatments on the keeping quality of stored papaya fruits (Carica Papaya L.).
(1991)
Fruits of the variety sunrise were collected from a
experimental design was a factorial experiment of ~4 x 4 and
commercial plantation at the Mwea Prisons farm for the study.
x 3 in first and second harvest, respectively, ...
Genetic variation in Isozyme patterns in the genus Amaranthus
(1992)
six cultivars of five species of grain amaranth were used to
study electrophoretic differences for six isozyme markers namely,
:- esterase (Est.), peroxidase (Per.), phosphoglucoisomerase (Pgi),
6-phosphogluconate ...
Technical efficiency of smallholder irish potato production in Nyabihu district, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The study on technical efficiency of smallholder Potato was carried out in Nyabihu
District of Rwanda. The study estimates the technical efficiency obtained from stochastic
frontier production approach. The paper estimates ...
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 ...
Study on outliers in factorial design of experiments
(University of Nairobi, 1984-06)
In this dissertation, we discuss the sensitivity of optimum balanced
2m fractional designs of resolutiun V to outliers using the measure suggested
by Box and Draper (1975). In addition, we define a new measure of
robustness ...
Factors influencing participation of women in peace building in Mandera District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Peace building is the set of initiatives by diverse actors in government and civil society to address the root causes of violence and protect civilians before, during, and after violent conflict. Peace building is a complex ...
The role of brucellosis as a cause of Human illness in the pastoral Narok District, Kenya
(1994)
Brucellosis is a common disease among pastoralists, who live in close
association with their animals. A retrospective study of medical records was
undertaken to investigate the extent of brucellosis in causing ill-health ...