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Transepithelial potential in the Magadi tilapia, a fish living
(2005)
We investigated the transepithelial potential
(TEP) and its responses to changes in the external medium in
Alcolapia grahami, a small cichlid fish living in Lake
Magadi, Kenya. Magadi water is extremely alkaline
(pH = ...
The scientific basis for the use of strychnos henningsii(gilg) Plant material to stimulate appetite
(1983)
The mediciinal value of Strychnos henningsii plant. Particularly as an appetite stimulant has long been recognised by the indigenous people of Kenya even before this is properly documented in scientific literature The ...
Evaluation of the efficacy of aqueous extracts of albiziaanthelmintica and maerua edulis against the nematode heligmosomoides polygyrus infections in mice.
(2005)
Anthelmintic activity of the water extracts ofAlbizia
anthelmintica bark and Maerua_edulis root was
evaluated in mice thathad been experimentally
infected with the intestinal nematode
Heligmosomoides polygyrus. The ...
Use of ambient conditions and sawdust in storage of sweet potato(ipomoe batatas) in Kenya
(1995)
Sweet potato root storability and post-harvest resistance to pests and diseases depend on varietal 1and storage conditions. However little is Known in regards to the storability of local Kenyan, sweetpotato cultivars after ...
Evaluation of the Bioactivity of some Traditional Medicinal Plants using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test
(2004)
The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate
the bioactivity of extracts of Chrysanthemum
cinerariaefolium Vis., Albizia anthelmintica A.
Broqn, Maerua edulis (Gilg) De Wolf, Maerua
subcordata (Gilg &Bened) De Wolf ...
Board Diversity and Performance of Companies Listed in Nairobi Stock Exchange
(2001-06)
This study examined the relationship between Board diversity and financial performance of firms listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Data on Boards’ age, gender, educational qualifications, study specialization, and board ...
Seasonal energy extraction patterns by agropastoral herds in semiarid south-eastern Kenyaa
(2009)
primary energy extraction patterns by livestock under agropastoralism anci ranching were investigated by the bite count method in semiarid south-eastern Kenya. Sward biomass for optimal energy intake by cattle was derived ...
Oil content in fried processed sweetpotato products
(1997)
Ninety jour different sweetpotato cultivars with various dry matter contents were used to process crisps and the end product was analyzed to determine the oil content. A linear relationship between dry matter content in ...
Acid strength at clay mineral surfaces
(1986)
The interactions of ,{1 3+ -montmorillonite, Na+ - montmorillonite and
Na+ -kaolinite with selected Hammett indicators have been reinvestigated.
The use of a series of indicators with different acid strengths, Ho,
to ...
Indeterminate rapid HIV-1 test results among antenatal and postnatal mothers
(2008)
Summary: The sensitivity and specificity of rapid HIV-1 tests may be altered during pregnancy and postpartum. We conducted a
study to determine the prevalence and correlates of false-positive Abbott DetermineTM and ...