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Biogeochemistry of sediment gases in lake Nakuru, Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2003)Lake Nakuru is a small, shallow, alkaline-saline lake located in a closed basin, without surface outlets, in the Eastern Rift Valley, Kenya. It is located at 0° 22'S, and 36° 05'E; 1,759 m above sea level. Its water level ... -
Bioglass incorporation into biodentine: impact on biological and physical properties
(University of Nairobi, 2014)ABSTRACT Biodentine is a novel tricalcium silicate based material with excellent properties suited for use in multiple dental procedures. However, there is still room for improvement of this cement, hence this study being ... -
Biological and physico-chemical status of two wetlands in the Nairobi National Park, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with moisture either permanently or seasonally. Such areas may also be covered partially or completely by shallow pools of water. Wetlands include swamps, marshes, ... -
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF GRASSHOPPERS (ORTHOPTERA: ACRIDIDAE) IN MANITOBA WITH EMPHASIS ON PREDATORS AND PARASITOIDS OF THE EGGS
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1994-10)Studies were conducted to examine the occurrence of potential predators of grasshopper eggs, and their relationship with egg density in the field, at Aubigny Manitoba, in spring and fall of 1992 and 1993. Assessment of ... -
Biological nitrogen fixation of acacia drepanolobium
(2000)To establish whether Acacia drepanolobium nodulates with indigenous rhizobia, 4 factorial experimental design was conducted under glasshouse conditions in soil collected from 3 sampling sites: black cotton, transition ... -
Biological studies of wild rodents with particular reference to the springhare (Pedetes Capensis Larvalis Hollister) and the the african giant rat (cricetomys gambianus waterhouse).
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The biology and control of Liriomyza Lrifolii(Burgess) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) on tomatoes
(School of Biological and Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 1985)The study of the life history of the American serpentine leaf miner Liriomyza trifolii (Burgess) has been carried out both in the field and in the laboratory. The life cycle was found to be depenpent on temperature and ... -
The Biology And Ecology Of Sawfly Athalia Vollenhoveni Gribode (tenthredinidae: Hymenoptera), With Special Reference To Oilseed Rape
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Biology and ecology of the coffee berry fruit flies (diptera: tephritidae) at the University of Nairobi Farm, Kabete
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)Past literature reveals that basic biological and ecological studies in Kenya on the coffee fruit flies were conducted nearly half a century ago. These studies were therefore initiated to update knowledge on the biology ... -
The biology and Ecology of the long rough dab, Hippoglossoides platessoides (Fabrcius 1780) in the North Sea
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The biology and fishery of common octopus (octopus Vulgaris, cuvier 1797) in the Kenyan south coast
(2014)Although common octopus catches are increasing globally, lack of information on the species biology and fishery has been a major concern in its management particularly in Kenya. The present study aimed at investigating ... -
The biology and fishery of plectorhinchus flavomaculatus. (Pisces: Haemulidae) from Mpunguti marine reserve.
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2002)This study describes the reproductive biology and fishery of Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus during the Northeast and Southeast monsoon within the Kenyan inshore marine waters. The study covers the period from January to ... -
Biology and fishery of the Reef Fish scolopsis Binaculatus Ruppell (Monocle-Dream) in Kenya
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The biology and use of the cactus (Opuntia exaltata) as a game defense barrier
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological, University of Nairobi, 1994)Human-wildlife conflicts result as a competition for resources between man and wildlife. This thesis describes the use of traditional and conventional game barriers in managing wildlife populations and the use ofcholla ... -
The Biology Of A Mormyrid Fish Mormyrus Kannume (forsskal I 1776) In A Tropical Man-Made Lake; Lake Kamburu
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1988)Four years after inundation1 changes in some limnological parameters of the new man-made lake, lake Kamburu, have taken place. Higher mean values were obtained from the lake for: transparenc1~43.25 em; surface water ... -
The Biology Of Lates Niloticus (Linnaeus) In The Nyanza Gulf Of Lake Victoria (kenya) With Special Reference To The Food And Feeding Habits.
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1984)The results of biological studies on Lates niloticus from the Nyanza Gulf of Lake Victoria carried out between August 1981 - July 1982 are reported. L. niloticus was found to be ubiquitous in the gulf. The post larvae were ... -
The biology of the African fish eagle with special reference to breeding in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
(School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1983)This thesis presents the findings of a 3-year field study of the African Fish Eagle Haliaeetus vocifer Daudin 1858 in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the ... -
Biology of the Dory Snapper, Lutjanus Fulviflamma (Forsskal, 1775) (pisces: Lut Janidae) from the Kenyan Inshore Marine waters
(University of Nairobi, 1996)This study describes the biology of the dory snapper, Lutjanus fulviflamma (Forsskal, 1775) in the Kenyan inshore marine waters on an annual cycle between October, 1991 and September, 1992. The results are based on 891 ... -
The biology of the mullets (pisces;mugilidae) from Kilifi, a tropical mangrove creek on the Kenya Coast
(University of Nairobi, School of Biological Studies, 2008-11)The research covered the diversity of fishery organisms at Kilifi creek and concentrated on the species composition and distribution of the Mugilidae from which the most available species were identified. The study also ... -
The biology, ecology and some aspects of economic importance of pyrethrum thrips thrips tabaci lind and thrips nigropilosus uzel in Kenya
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1987)The biology of Thrips nigropilosus was studied using Pyrethrum leaves as the rearing medium in a growth chamber in a laboratory. Its life history is divided into a series of stages: eggs, larvae, pupae and adults with ...