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Assessment of bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris k.) cv-rosecodo glp-2 seed for infection/contamination by Macrophomina phaseoloina and its implication on disease incidence and severity
(2000)
Charcoal rot, caused by Macrophomna phaseolina has been reported to be a major constraint to bean production in Eastern parts of Kenya. Studies were carried out on M. phaseolina to determine factors influencing mycelial ...
Isolation of Avian Paramyxoviruses from village chickens and wild birds in Kenya
(2000)
The potential of village chickens in Kenya has not been fully exploited because
most farmers do not practice disease control, supplementation, and there is no
proper housing for the birds. Control of viral diseases ...
Vitamin a deficiency and its risk factors among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Arssi Zone, Ethiopia
(2000)
A cross sectional study which was descriptive and analytical in nature was carried out
between February and April 1999 among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Dodotana
Sire district of Arssi zone, Ethiopia. The main ...
Reaction of ipomoea batatas (l) lam lines to alternaria leaf and stem blight and effects of soil ph on disease severity
(2000)
This study was carried out to determine the causal agent of blight disease on leaf petiole
and stem of sweetpotato in different agro-ecological zones in Kenya, investigate its
optimal in-vitro growth and sporulation ...
Compositional, physical,micorocrobiological and keeping Quality of formulated dehulled toasted Maize-egg Flour weaning Food.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Dehulled Toasted Maize - Egg Flour (DTMEF) , a cereal-based food for infants and young children
made from dehulled maize, was prepared by a procedure in which millet amylase rich flour (MARF)
( for viscosity reduction) ...
Investigations and design of an appropriate drainage system for the University of Nairobi's veterinary farm-Kanyariri.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
The study was carried out in the University of Nairobi's Veterinary Farm at Kanyariri. The
area lies in the upper catchment of Mathare river four Kilometres north of upper Kabete
campus. The farm is approximately 50 ha ...
Effect of nitrogen application and plant age on edible leaf yield and quality of Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum l.) plants.
(2000)
Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of nitrogen application
rates and plant age on the edible leaf yield and nutritive quality of black nightshade
(Solanum nigrum L.) plants. The first experiment ...
In vitro conservation of sweet potato (ipomea batatas, (l.) lam using slow growth media
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
An in vitro protocol was developed for short-term conservation of sweet potato by
modification of medium osmotic potential through incorporation of growth retardants
namely abscisic acid (ABA), mannitol, sorbitol and ...
Determination of structural properties of naturally dried Kabete Blue-gum timber
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
For several years, Blue-gum has been used for non-structural purposes. lis usage as a
structural material has been inhibited by lack of its engineering properties. With its
abundance coupled with the sky rocketing prices ...
Pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, fosphenytoin and chloramphenicol in the rabbit and rat
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Seizures commonly complicate cerebral malaria and are associated with
increased risk of death and neurological sequelae. Phenytoin is used for
treatment of seizures that are refractory to other treatment, but it has ...