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Interaction in intercropped Coffea Arabica L. and Phaseoulus Vulgaris L.
(1987)
Three experiments were conducted on intercropping beans with
low and high density Arabica coffee trees pruned to different canopy
densities. Growth and yield components of bean plants were measured
while clean coffee ...
Studies on genotypic variation in biological nitrogen fixation in pigeonpea (cajanus Cajan L. millsp) inoculated by various rhizobia strains and phosphate fertilizer application in kenya
(1987)
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp) is an important pulse crop
in the semi-arid areas in Kenya because of its drought tolerance, wide
adaptability and as a source of protein. Low grain yields have been partly
attributed ...
Multiple typing of salmonella livingstone by biotyping, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and plasmid profile analysis
(University of Nairobi, 1987-09)
Seventy one isolates of Salmonella livingstone were analysed
for homogenuity using biotyping, antimicrobial susceptibility
testing and plasmid profile analysis.
Biotyping distinguished Salmonella livingstone isolates ...
A Study of Tannery Effluents and Their Effect on Receiving Waters
(1987-10)
Four tanneries, two in Nairobi and one each in
Thika and Athi River township were identified for
this study. Water samples from all the four tanneries
were collected, at two different times, from the raw
effluent, the ...
Factors which generate and sustain vending activities: The case of female vegetable and fruit vendors in the streets of Nairobi city.
(1987)
The purpose of this study is to explore factors which generate and sustain vegetable/fruit vending as an informal sector activity. In the problem statement challenging questions such as: Is harassment the best possible ...
Pathogenesis and pathology of heartwater (cowdriosis) in sheep and goats
(University of Nairobi, 1987-02)
Heartwater is a rickettsial disease of
ruminants primarily cattle, sheep and goats
transmitted by several species of Amblyomma
ticks. It is prevalent throughout Africa
south of the Sahara wherever the vector ticks
are ...
Determinants of kenya's manufactured exports: An empirical analysis
(1987)
Kenya has recognised the important role played by exports in its economic growth. Various policies
have often been employed as instruments to handle the balance of payment difficulties. To achieve a sustainable
current ...
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and human papilloma virus infection: Preliminary study
(University Of Nairobi, 1987)
Colposcopically directed punch cervical biopsy were taken from 16 women with persistant Pap smear class
and subjected
Pap to
smear class molecular
These hybridization
specimens were to detect the
...
Pregnancy outcome in women with sexually transmitted pathogens: mycoplasmas, neisseria gonorrhoeae and chlamydia trachomatis
(University Of Nairobi, 1987)
This was a prospective study conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) between 1.2.1986 and 31.8.1986. 402 antenatal women and 315 of who delivered at KNH, had cervical specimens of the above organisms obtained and ...