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Functional morphology of the pecten oculi in the nocturnal spotted eagle owl (Bubo bubo africanus), and the diurnal black kite (Milvus migrans) and domestic fowl (Gallus gallus var. domesticus
(University of Nairobi,, 2006-02)
the pecten oculi is a highly vascularized and pigmented organ that overlies the optic disc and projects into the vitreous body in the avian eye. First reported over 300 years ago, its function(s) remains a puzzle to ...
A Qualitative Study of Condom Use among Married Couples in Kampala, Uganda
(2006-11)
Twenty-five years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, condom use among married/stable couples remains low and under-researched in developing countries, even countries with high HIV prevalence. Introducing condoms into a long-standing ...
Cell phones: tightening the communication gap in resource-limited antiretroviral programmes
(2006)
Stepping up telecommunications technology in resource-limited healthcare settings has been included as a World Health Organization/UNAIDS priority [1]. Wireless communications in the form of mobile (cellular) phones have ...
Impact of Traditional Farming Practices on Nutrient Balances in Smallholder Farming Systems of Nakuru District, Kenya
(2006)
The smallholder farmers have not been influenced by the “Green Revolution” as they have
continued with the practice of non-use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and genetically modified
organisms. These inherent ...
Origin of the deciduous upper lateral incisor and its clinical aspects
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2006-02)
The upper lateral incisor in humans is often affected by dental anomalies that might be explained developmentally. To address this question, we investigated the origin of the deciduous upper lateral incisor (i2) in normal ...
Evaluation of companion crops for thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) management on French bean Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae)
(2006-06)
Six companion crops, i.e. Tagetes erecta, Daucus carota L., Coriandrum sativum L., Brassica oleraceae L. var. acephala, Capsicum annuum L. and Zea mays L., were evaluated for their efficacy in suppressing field populations ...
The mineral composition of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc) grown in Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
The mineral content of nine landraces of bambara groundnut cultivated in Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland respectively was investigated. The raw seeds were analysed for Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Cu, Fe and Zn. The ranges (mg/100 g ...
Effects of Canavalia ensiformis and Mucuna pruriens intercrops on Pratylenchus zeae damage and yield of maize in subsistence agriculture
(2006-06)
Host status of four leguminous cover crops [Canavalia ensiformis (L.) DC. (Jack bean), Crotalaria ochroleuca G. Don (Sunnhemp), Lablab purpureus L. (Hyacinth bean) and Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. (velvet bean)] to Pratylenchus ...
Gastrointestinal parasites of free - ranging Colobus Monkeys ( Colobus Angolensis Palliatus ) in Kwale District, Kenya Coast
(University of Nairobi, 2006-09)
Health and Natural Resources: The Extraction of Useful Chemicals from Plants and their Impact on Socio-Economic Development
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Poverty reduction strategies in developing countries are based on the need to develop and improve the quality of life of people. The successful strategies link wealth creating activities of adding value to local resources ...