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Isolation of soil actinomycetes, characterization and screening of their antibiotics against economically important plant pathogens
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2000)Forty one actinomycete isolates were isolated from soils collected in three different sites namely cultivated land, pasture land and cattle shed. The cattle shed had the highest number of actinomycetes with 19 followed ... -
Isolation, characterisation and pathogenicity testing of escherichia coli occurring in poultry in some parts of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of veterinary pathology and microbiology,, 1997)Poultry is a good source of protein (eggs and meat) because they are fast growmg. Their productivity however is affected by, among other things, bacterial infections among which is Escherichia coli. Escherichia coli is ... -
Isolation, chemical and physical investigation of oil from avocado fruit grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Solvent extraction is one of the methods used for extracting avocado oil. The present study examined cold solvent extraction of avocado oil using 8 different solvents. The avocado fruits, fue ... -
Isolation, identification and bioactivity of air-borne organic volatile emiochemicals for chilo partellus from zea mays and sorghum bicolor seedlings.
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1999)Volatiles released from maize (in-bred A) and sorghum (serena' cultivar) seedlings which Chilo partellus attack were trapped on three solid adsorbents: reverse phase, Porapak Q and charcoal. The trapped organic volatiles ... -
Isolation, pathological and immunological characterization of kenyan infectious bursal disease virus strains for vaccine development
(2016-11)Infectious bursal disease (IBD), a viral disease that affects young chickens, is a disease of economic importance and a great challenge to the poultry industry world-wide. Full protection against very virulent (vvIBDV) ... -
Isozyme patterns and enzyme activities of coffee arabica L cultivars susceptible and resistant to coffee berry disease
(University of Nairobi, 1993)BIochemical aspects in the coffe arabica- cellectoriculum lahancae host-pathogen system were investigated using C.Arabica cultivars known to be susceptible, medium resistant to C.Kahawa.The aspect studied were peroxidase ... -
Khat-induced reproductive dysfunction in male rabbits
(Master of Science in Comparative Mammalian Physiology of the University of Nairobi., 2006)The psychostimulating herbal drug khat (Catha edulis Forsk) is habitually used by inhabitants around the horn of Africa, including East Africa and Arabian Peninsula, but is also imported in other countries. Khat has been ... -
Knock Down Efficacy Of Commercially Available Insecticides Against Anopheles Gambiae
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study focused on the efficacy of commercially available aerosol insecticides from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa against laboratory reared Anopheles gambiae Kisumu strain mosquitoes and Anopheles gambiae complex ... -
Knowledge and practice of nutritional principles and their association with nutritional and morbidity status of people with HIV/AIDS. Case for a home based care centre in ongata rongai of Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2009)People with the human immunodeficiency virus need good nutrition to sustain their health and minimize morbidity episodes. Appropriate health care at the hospital level is unaffordable and care has shifted to home based ... -
Knowledge and practice of nutritionists in management of type 2 diabetes mellitus using honey: A case study of selected hospitals in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, due to defects in insulin secretion and/or action activity. The prevalence of DM in Kenya is at 3.3% and is reported to be ... -
Knowledge and Practices Associated With Complementary Feeding Among Young Children Attending Gambool Health Centre, Garowe District, Puntland State, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)According to scientific research on newborn and young child feeding habits from underdeveloped nations, advancement is attainable with the use of efficient tactics and adequate resources. The health of children is still ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Antenatal Maternal Nutrition by First Time Mothers: a Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life and its nutrient requirements vary with age, gender and physiological conditions of an individual. Poor nutrition can lead to a range of health problems for first time antenatal ... -
Knowledge and usage of dietary supplements, and dietary patterns of gym users in Nairobi
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)Little has been documented about use of dietary supplements in Kenya despite their increase in popularity. Hence a study was conducted to provide information on prevalence of dietary supplements use, knowledge and hence ... -
Knowledge of maternal nutrition, attitude and practices among nurses working at kenyatta national hospital, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Introduction: Maternal nutrition is essential from conception and throughout pregnancy as it is a critical factor in child survival, growth and development. Nurses are well placed to provide nutrition education during ... -
Knowledge on mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and alternative infant feeding practices: a case study of Boro division, Siaya district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)Mother to child transmission (MTCT) accounts for 90% of HIV infections in children, with one third occurring through breastfeeding. Breast milk transmission is markedly higher in breastfeeding populations as is the case ... -
Knowledge Sharing For Research In Academic Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study assessed knowledge sharing for research in academic institutions in Kenya with Strathmore University as the case study. This study incorporated qualitative and quantitative elements. Population consisted of ... -
Knowledge sharing practices among crop researchers at the Kenya agricultural research institute
(2014-10)This study sought to explore the knowledge sharing practices employed by crop researchers at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). KARI accounts for more than half of both total research spending and ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Meat Hygiene Among Slaughterhouse Workers and Meat Traders in Bosaso District Puntland State of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Most developing countries like Somalia have a challenge of widespread occurrence of meat related diseases due to inadequacy of laws on safety, practices of handling meat and sanitation conditions, weaknesses in regulatory ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices on waste management in selected secondary schools in Westlands Sub-County, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The population of Nairobi has continued to increase from initial 8,000 people in 1901 to around 3.8 million people by 2015. The increased population has triggered a rise in student enrolnment which has subsequently led ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to Microbial Safety Among Street Poultry Processors in Embakasi, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Microbial contamination on poultry meat poses safety concerns to consumers and on commercial view, spoilage bacteria also play a bigger role towards economic losses. Control may depend on the awareness and behavioral traits ...