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Determining resistance to Fusarium verticillioides and fumonisin accumulation in African maize inbred lines resistant to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxins
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Fusarium verticillioides and Aspergillus flavus cause Fusarium ear rot (FER) and Aspergillus ear rot (AER) of maize, respectively. Both pathogens are of concern to producers as they reduce grain yield and affect quality. ...
Molecular profile of malaria drug resistance markers of Plasmodium falciparum in Suriname
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
In Suriname, an artesunate monotherapy therapeutic efficacy trial was recently conducted to evaluate partial artemisinin resistance emerging in Plasmodium falciparum We genotyped the PfK13 propeller domain of P. falciparum ...
Genetic characterisation of plasmodium falciparum isolates with deletion of the PFHRP2 and/or PFHRP3 genes in Colombia: The amazon region, a challenge for Malaria diagnosis and control
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Most Plasmodium falciparum-detecting rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) target histidine-rich
protein 2 (PfHRP2). However, P. falciparumisolates with deletion of the pfhrp2 gene and its
homolog gene, pfhrp3, have been detected. ...
Histidine-rich protein 2 (pfhrp2) and pfhrp3 gene deletions in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from select sites in Brazil and Bolivia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
More than 80% of available malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are based on the detection of histidine-rich protein-2 (PfHRP2) for diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Recent studies have shown the genes that code ...
The carbon footprints of alternative value chains for biomass energy for cooking in Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Due to its availability and affordability for poorer populations, wood-based biomass energy remains vital in meeting local energy demands – especially for cooking fuel – in many regions of the developing world. However, ...
Africa Journal of Rheumatology: enhancing the visibility of rheumatology in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2017-10)
Clinical Rheumatology welcomes the African Journal of Rheumatology as an important development for the furtherance of rheumatological scholarship and education on the African continent and for rheumatology research in ...
Structural and optical properties of phosphorous and antimony doped ZnO thin films deposited by spray pyrolysis: a comparative study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
A study of structural and properties of pure (undoped) Zinc oxide (ZnO) and phosphorous (P) and Antimony
(Sb) doped Zinc Oxide films has been carried out. The films were deposited by an automated spray pyrolysis
equipment ...
Pedagogical implication of Schemata on reading comprehension in the English Language
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Reading is a psycholinguistic process involving a transaction between the mind of the reader and the language
of the text. It is also a social psycholinguistic process because the reader- text transaction occurs within ...
Influence of inclusive curriculum development on academic performance of refugees children in Public Primary Schools in Ruiru sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The purpose for this study was to establish influence of inclusive curriculum development on
academic performance of refugee children in public primary schools in Ruiru Sub County.
The study used exploratory research ...
Challenges faced by women football players who participate in football leagues
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to identify challenges faced by women football players
who participate in football leagues
.
Methodology:
The study adopted a descriptive survey design
.
It was ...