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Studies on the biology of· icerya pattersoni (newst.) (hemiptera: margarodidae), a coffee pest in Kenya
(1986)An account of laboratory and field experiments carried out at the Coffee Research Station, Ruiru, Kenya to study the biology of the scale insect, Icerya pattersoni (Newst) (Hemiptera: Margarodidae) on coffee varieties ... -
Studies on the community structure,population dynamics and production of the limnetic zooplankton in a tropical lake,lake naivasha, Kenya
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1983)The first quantitative study of the limnetic zooplankton community of Lake Naivasha, Kenya, was undertaken from July 1978 to July 1980. Using a 105 um mesh net, vertical haul zooplankton samples were taken from 3 ... -
Studies on the dissipation and metabolism of some insecticides under Kenyan environmental conditions.
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1993) -
Studies on the ecology of hive beetles in Kenya
(school of biological sciences, 2012-02)Although beekeeping has become an important economic venture in Kenya, and is being used to alleviate poverty and promote environmental conservation, very little information exists on arthropods associated with honey ... -
Studies On The Ecology Of Pine Woolly Aphid, Pineus Pini (L.) And Its Damage On Pinus Patula Schiede & Deppe In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1979)In the months of February and March, May, June and July the pest was in abeyance. Laboratory and field experiments indicated Exochomus spp. as the most common of the local predators of pine woolly aphid in Kenya. The biology ... -
Studies on the effect of ammonium sulphate and sodium nitrate on crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) in kalanchoe species
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Studies On The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On The Reproductive Biology And Bloodmeal Utilization In The Soft Tick, Ornithodoros Pqrcinus Porcinus, Walton, 1962 (acarina, Argasidae).
(University of Nairobi,College of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1981)The effects of temperature and relative humidity on the development and bloodmeal utilization by the tick, ornithodoros porcious porcinus have been investigated during this study. Four temperature regimes (25, 30 34 ... -
Studies on the insecticide resistance in cotton stainers. Dysdercus Spp. (hemiptera:pyrrhocoridae), in Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1978)1. In the present investigation field and laboratory strains of four species of cotton stainers, Dysdercus fasciatus, Q. nigrofasciatus, D. superstitiosus and Q. cardinalis, were used to study the insecticide resistance ... -
Studies On The Malaria Vector Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) In Kisumu Area, Kenya In Relation To Malaria Control Using Impregnated Bednets
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Malaria continues to be a health problem in Kenya, .. . due to the growing resistance to insecticides among the mosquito vectors (WHO, 1970) and increasing resistance to drugs by the malaria parasites. Parasite ... -
Studies on the performance of selected cowpea cultivars for resistance to some homopteran foliar pests
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1978) -
Studies On The Pharmacological Potential And Toxicological Evaluation Of The Crude Extracts Of Asparagus Africanus And Caesalpinia Volkensii
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2001)This study was undertaken to investigate whether crude extracts from medicinal plants were able to alter parametres of non-specific immune functions in viva. The plants used in the study were Caesalpinia volkensii and ... -
Studies on the pig parasite trypanosoma (nannomonas) simiae
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology and Botany, 1987)The pig parasite Trypanosoma (Nannomonas)simiae is morphologically indistinguishable from Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense: The main distinction between the two species 'is that in the domestic pig the former causes ... -
Studies On The Post-harvest Rot Of Pawpaws (carica Papaya L.) Caused By Fungi In The Nairobi Area
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1982-08) -
Studies on the profundal benthic macroinvertebrate productivity in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Studies on the resting behaviour, parous and sporozoite rates of anopheline mosquitoes in the Mwea-Tebere irrigation scheme
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Studies On The Surface Antigens Of Schistosoma Mansoni
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1981-09)The development of a vaccine against schistosomiasis is highly desirable for the control of the disease. Existing drugs used for treatment of the disease have two disadvantages: firstly they may not prevent a reinfection ... -
A study of Bukangama copper ore bodies Kilembe mine Uganda
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 1972)Several hundred assay values of the bore holes drilled within the ore body at Bukangama deposit of Kilembe Mines Uganda were collected. The dips and the thickness of the ore body at each bore hole, and whether the o;re ... -
A Study of Classification of Electricity Consumers by Electricity Companies in Comparison to Dynamic Data-driven Clustering Based on Consumption Patterns
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research study aimed at determining the impact of dynamic data-driven machine learning clustering technique on billing and revenue by the electricity companies with Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) as a case ...