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Adsorption Of Malachite Green From Aqueous Solutions Onto Rice Husks: Kinetic And Equilibrium Studies
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
A study was done to evaluate the removal of a cationic dye from simulated waste water onto rice husks (RH). Spectroscopic methods such as FTIR and SEM/EDX were used for adsorbent characterization. Experimental dependency ...
Pathophysiological effects of Neem (Azadirachta indica) derivatives to Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, the tick vector for Theileriosis (East Coast Fever)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Theeffects of 2 Neem derivatives, Neem oil (NO) and Neem Seed Powder (NSP),on various physiological parameters of the brown ear tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus,the vector for Theileria parva. ...
Effect Of Intercropping Maize-Soybean On Grain Quality Traits In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
An study was carried out in Kenya to assess the suitability of three promiscuous soybean varieties
(SB19, GAZELLE and TGX1990-5F) intercropped with Maize (Duma 43). A randomised complete
block design was used replicated ...
Effect of Soil Fertility and Intercropping on the Incidence and Severity of Root Rot Diseases of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
High occurrence of root rots is attributed to continuous and inappropriate cropping systems, low soil fertility levels, low moisture in soil, use of farm saved seeds and use of root rot susceptible bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ...
Efficacy of Plant Extracts and Antagonistic Fungi in Managing Tomato Pests and Diseases under Field Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of plant extracts and fungal antagonists in managing
pests and diseases of tomato under field conditions. The extracts and the antagonists were evaluated for ...
The use of near infrared transmittance kernel sorting technology to salvage high quality grain from grain downgraded due to Fusarium damage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The mycotoxins associated with specific Fusarium fungal infections of grains are a threat to global food
and feed security. These fungal infestations are referred to as Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and lead to
Fusarium ...
Effect of rangeland rehabilitation on the herbaceous species composition and diversity in Suswa catchment, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Land degradation is a serious environmental problem of our time. In Kenya, it is estimated that 30%
of the total land mass is severely degraded. Suswa catchment within Narok County is a good example with ...
Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing
pig diets on pig’s daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE),
haematology ...
Isoflavones and Rotenoids from the Leaves of Millettia oblata ssp. teitensis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
: A new isoflavone, 8-prenylmilldrone (1), and four
new rotenoids, oblarotenoids A−D (2−5), along with nine known
compounds (6−14), were isolated from the CH2Cl2/CH3OH
(1:1) extract of the leaves of Millettia oblata ...
Data Dissemination And Use And Performance Of Educational Building Infrastructural Projects: A Case Of Bungoma County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Abstract: Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are at the center of sound governance arrangements globally, regionally, nationally and
locally as well. They are necessary for the achievement of evidence-based policy making, ...