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Detection of Potato virus Y associated with African nightshade leafy vegetable (Solanum scabrum miller) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The African nightshades (ANS) have been part of the food systems in sub-Saharan Africa for generations. They are particularly
attractive to small scale farmers because the risks of crop losses are much lower compared to ...
Molecular Detection of Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus Infecting African Nightshades (Solanum scabrum Miller)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The two viruses cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) are among the major viruses that constrain the production of African nightshade (ANS). The ANS provides high proportions of micronutrient content ...
In vitro Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic activity of Three Medicinal Plants used Traditionally for Treatment of Malaria
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Introduction: Reports of emergence of Artemisinin Combination Therapies (ACTs) resistant malaria parasites in Greater Mekong region and Equatorial Guinea, is a strong reason necessitating increased efforts to discover
new ...
Two new flavonoids from Dracaena usambarensis Engl.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Investigations of the root extract of Dracaena usambarensis Engl. for anticancer principles led to the characterization of one new homoisoflavonoid, (3S)-3,4ʹ,5,6-tetrahydroxy-7-methoxyhomoisoflavanone (1) and a new ...
Short-term Casting Activity of Earthworm Pontoscolex Corethrurus Oligochaeta- Glossoscolecidae After Biochar Additions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Conversion of forests to cultivated farms through slash-and-burn or chop-and-char practices often results in rapid loss of soil organic matter (SOM) or conversion of inherent SOM into pyrogenic organic matter (PyOM). ...
An Assessment of the Implications of Alternative Scales of Communal Land Tenure Formalization in Pastoral Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Pastoralism faces diverse challenges, that include, among others, land tenure insecurity, that has necessitated the need to formalize land rights. Some governments have started regularizing rights for privately owned land, ...
Effect of environmental dynamism on organizational ambidexterity and performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-03)
The study sought to examine the effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between organizational ambidexterity and performance of large manufacturing firms (LMFs) in Kenya. The studies ...
The joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of Small And Medium Manufacturing Enterprises In Nairobi County, Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-01)
The main objective of this study was to determine the joint influence of firm resources and organizational characteristics on export performance of small and medium manufacturing enterprises ...
Moderating effect of firm age and size on the relationship between sustainable operations management practices and competitive advantage of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-11)
The Kenyan government has identified manufacturing as one of its big four-agenda for growth and employment creation. However, manufacturing activities consume considerable amounts of resources which are non-renewable ...
Moderating effect of information technology infrastructure on the relationship between business process re-engineering strategy and performance of food manufacturing companies in Kenya
(DBA Africal Management Reviw, 2020-12-01)
The main objective of the study was to evaluate the moderating effect of information technology infrastructure on the relationship between business process re-engineering strategy and performance ...