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Childcare practices and psychomotor development in children 0-36 months in Mwea Division-Kirinyaga District-Kenya
(2005)
In September-October 2002 a descriptive cross-sectional survey aimed at assessing the awareness
of psychomotor stimulation practices in 0-36 months old children drawn from households under a
Community Based Nutrition ...
Control of water pollution from agriculture
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Interspecific variation in trace element micronutrient and macroelement density by use of energy dispersive x-ray flouroscence (edxrf) in selected indigenous food plants
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Many indigenous cultivars have disappeared within the lifespan of the present generation. In many areas, diets are based on fewer plant species. This coupled with increased population, low incomes and a misguided preference ...
Comparison and Characterization of Specific Fertilization Proteins in Human (Homo Sapiens) and Baboon (Papio Anubis) Spermatozoa
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Previous studies have shown presence of shared antigens on baboon and human spermatozoa and significant homology between some of the testicular and spermatozoa! antigens in the baboon and man. The baboon therefore, has ...
Economic analysis of urban farming by households from low income areas of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
In Kenya. as in other urban cities 111 sub-Saharan Africa. urbanization IS characterised by
increasing number of people who are food insecure. unemployed and poor. They live in
unplanned. overcrowded structures in slum ...
Compliance with international food safety standards: the case of green bean production in Kenyan family farms
(2005)
The food safety scandals of the 1990s have led developed country governments and
retailers to enact strict international food safety standards (IFSS) covering four broad
areas: pesticide residue limits, worker safety, ...
A study of the influence of the Parchment Hull in the thin-layer drying of Parchment coffee
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This research was conducted at the University of Nairobi with the broad
objective being to determine the influence of the parchment hull on the thinlayer
drying of parchment coffee.
Parchment coffee consists of a soft ...
Effects of Mondia Whytei aqueous root extract on isolated rabbit heart and Jejunum preparations
(2005)
Mondia Whytei is a forest floor plant with aromatic rhizomatous roots. It belongs to the
Asclepiadaceae Family. Its roots are rich in bioactive phytochemicals. essential minerals
and vitamins. Among the bioactive ...
Effects of planting density and weeding regimes on forage and grain yield of maize
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Maize is a major food and forage crop in Kenya and planting density and weeding
regime influence yield. The effects of weeding regimes and maize planting density on
maize forage, grain yield and quality were evaluated ...
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Dairy Technologies in Western Kenya
(2005-12)
The necessity to improve dairy production in the less developed countries (LDCs) exists,
and the Government of Kenya has recognised this as evidenced by its efforts in
restructuring the dairy sector. The sector contributes ...