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Evaluation of advanced generations of sesame (sesamum indicum l.), mutant lines at selected sites in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Sesame is an important oil crop that is well suited for the marginal areas whose
potential has not been fully exploited in Kenya. A mutation breeding experiment was
initiated at Kabete in the 1990' s to enhance the genetic ...
The effects of anti-nutritne compounds in tropical legumes on ruminant nutrient utilization, excretion and decomposition of manure in the soil
(2003)
Many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are using herbaceous
and shrub legumes for livestock feeding and as green manures. Besides their
beneficial high nitrogen contents, these legumes also contain a variety of ...
Carrier status, antibiotic and disinfectant sensitivity patterns of Listeria Monocytogenes and other aerobic bacteria in scavenging chickens and ducks.
(2003)
The carrier status of Listeria monocytogenes organisms in indigenous chicken and ducks
may have great impact on human health because of their zoonotic nature, particularly in an
environment where humans, chicken and ducks ...
Marketing of sheep and goats and its role in food security among pastoral communities in Marsabit District, Kenya
(2003-09)
Pastoral households have become chronically food insecure. Since sheep and goats are
kept in large numbers in the arid and semi-arid environments compared to other species
of livestock, they are expected to play an ...
An Assessment of potential Health hazards in sweetpotatoes (ipomoea batatas) / grown and consumed in urban areas" around Nairobi
(2003)
This study was carried out to investigate the safety of urban grown food crops
with respect to contamination by heavy metals. Sweetpotatoes, grown and
consumed around Nairobi, were used as the reference food crop.
This ...
A physiological study of Mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors in the naked Mole-rat (heterocephalus Gurer): Their roles in thermal and chemical nociception and behaviour
(University of Nairobi,, 2003)
The aims of this study were to investigate the following:
(a) Antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor-selective drugs on
thermal pain (Hot plate test) and chemical pain (Formalin
test and Modified acetic acid test) ...
A physiological study of the oploid receptors in the naked mole rat (heterocephalus label)
(2003)
The aim of the study were to investigate the following,antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor selective drugs on thermal pain(hot plate test)and chemical pain(formalin test and modified acetic acid test)and behavioural ...
Assessment of crop-livestock interactions and production of rice based feed resources in Mwea irrigation scheme, Kirinyaga district, central province, Kenya
(2003)
Cross-sectional studies were carried out to assess livestock production systems and
production of rice based feed resources in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme (MIS),
Kirinyaga district. The scheme is located about 100 kms ...
Factors associated with nutritional status of children in Kitui and Mwingi districts during drought
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
A study was, carried out in two districts of Kitui and
Mwingi affected by drought in 1997. The main objective
of the study was to determine the nutritional status of
children aged 6 - 59 months and factors affecting ...