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Studies of the dissipation of p,p'-ddt in Mtwapa, Kilifi district, of the coast province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1994)
The rate of disappearance of the insecticide, p,p'-DDT,
[l,l,1-trichloro-2,2'-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane], in Mtwapa,
Kilifi District, Coast Province, Kenya, was carried out using
nuclear techniques. A plot was prepared by ...
Development of a heterosexual transmission animal model of HIV using the East African baboon
(1999)
Human immunodeficiency virus, (HIV), is transmitted sexually by both homosexual and
heterosexual contact. Heterosexual transmission is the major route of HIV spread in
Africa, accounting for over 70% of all transmissions, ...
Effect of benzyladenine, gibberellic acid, and Ethephon on growth and flower yield of chamomile (matricaria chamomilla L.) Plants
(1998)
An experiment at the University of Nairobi's Institute of Dryland Research Development
and Utilization (IDRDU) in Kibwezi was conducted to study the effect of plant growth regulators
benzyladenine, gibberellic acid, and ...
Characterization and determination of lethal dose (LDSO)of metabolites from two soil Bacilli and evaluation of their If efficacy in the control of bean anthracnose in the greenhouse.
(1998-11)
Two Bacillus isolates coded as CA5 and CAIO were retrieved from sterile
loam soils where they had been preserved. They were tested against four
fungal pathogens of agricultural importance namely Fusarium sp
Colletotrichum ...
Etiology and control of purple blotch in onions (Alliunl Cepa l) caused by Alternaria Porrl
(1993)
Investigations on J\lternaria porri pathogen with respect to
the effects of culture media. temperatures and light regimes on
growth and sporulation commenced after collection of the
isolates from Kabet e field station. ...
Utilization of above ground net Primary production by herbivores in Mukogodo rangelands, Laikipia,Kenya
(1996)
The amounts and proportion of above ground net primary production of the
herb layer utilized were investigated in the Mukogodo rangelands of Laikipia
Kenya. Two private (01 Jogi and Loldaiga) and two conununal group ...
Mechanical properties of sisal,fibre reinforced concrete
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Reinforcement of brittle matrices with fibres of different
kinds has been shown to improve the mechanical properties
of these materials.
In this study, mechanical properties of sisal fibre
reinforced concrete were ...
The genesis, classification and erosion susceptibility of the soils of the semi - arid Sirima and Mukogodo catchments, Laikipia District, Kenya.
(1991-12)
The two study catchments are Mukogodo and Sirima in Laikipia
District. The objectives of this study were: to study the influence
of soil forming factors on the development of the soils of the
study areas; to study the ...
Genetic variability and responses to selection for the spotted stem borer, chilo partellus (swinhoe) resistance in a maize (zea mays L.) population
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
The maj or obj ecti ves of this study were to determine
genetic variability for parameters of resistance to
Partellus and other desired agronomic traits, construct and
test appropriate selection procedures, and ...
Prevalence of dairy goat mastitis in Central Kenya Highlands
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
One hundred and thirty does in seven dairy goat farmer groups in Nyeri district (Central
Province) were examined to determine the prevalence and aetiology of mastitis and risk
factors associated with it. The goats, which ...