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Characterization of trypanosomosis resistance QTL, tir1, in the mouse
(Department of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2000)In order to characterise the D17MIT16 BAC DNA clone which is part of a 1200 kilobase DNA insert believed to contain mouse trypanotolerance genes, restriction endonucleases were used to digest the insert for restriction ... -
Characterization Of Xenorhabdus Spp. Xptb1 And Xptc1 Toxin Genes And Effect Of The Bacteria On Chilo Partellus And Busseola Fusca.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Xenorhabdus spp. (Enterobacteriaceae) are endosymbionts of entomopathogenic nematodes from the Steinernema genus. They cause insect mortality by producing potent insecticidal toxin complexes composed of XptA1, XptA2 (class ... -
Characterization of Xenorhabdus Spp. Xptb1 and Xptc1 Toxin Genes and Effect of the Bacteria on Chilo Partellus and Busseola Fusca.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Xenorhabdus spp. (Enterobacteriaceae) are endosymbionts of entomopathogenic nematodes from the Steinernema genus. They cause insect mortality by producing potent insecticidal toxin complexes composed of XptA1, XptA2 (class ... -
Characterizing small-holder dairy farms: a multivariate approach
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the recent past numerous papers have used mathematical programming methods to analyze the smallholder farming systems problems. Unfortunately the existence of heterogeneity amongst smallholder farmers in any area is ... -
Charactrization and determination of efficacy of local trichoderma isolates as a biocontrol agent (BCA) on fusarium wilt on beans (phaseolus vulgaris l).
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Recent studies show Trichoderma species are not only parasites of fungal plant pathogens but also can enhance plant growth and development. Heavy applications of agrochemicals in soils in Embu County due to dependence ... -
Checking The Proportional Hazard Model
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences,University of Nairobi, 2004) -
Chemical Analysis Of Lead In Eye Cosmetics And In Scalp Hair Samples
(Department of Chemistry, 1989)The use of lead sulphide as a traditional eye medicine and/or cosmetic is widespread in some areas of Kenya. Quantitative analyses using flame atomic • absorption spectroscopy showed high lead concentrations in most ... -
Chemical analysis of rapanea melanphloes (myrsinaceae) alkylbenzoquinones and some of their biological activities
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Chemical analysis of trace heavy metals in geothermal fluids
(Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1985)The chemical composition of the trace heavy metals has been investigated to establish their concentrations, nature and characteristics in natural thermal fluids discharged at atmospheric pressure from geothermal systems ... -
Chemical Aspects Of The Quality Of Kenya Mild Arabica Coffee Kahweol Content of the Green Coffee Beans
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1978)This thesis records the results or an attempt to substantiate an alleged correlation between relative coffee quality as assessed by the trade liquorers in East Africa and the pre,ence and quantity of the unstable ... -
Chemical composition and biological activity of the leaf surface exudate of Psiadia punctulata
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1994)There are about twenty species of Psiadia spread all over the world. The Kenyan Psiadia punctulata enjoys wide distribution on edges of disturbed bushland in evergreen woodland and in dry forest areas at an altitude of 1200-2300m. -
Chemical investigation and isolation of the constituents of Kenyan cassia florlbunda
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1992) -
Chemical Investigation Of Two Millettia And Two Erythrina Species (leguminosae) For Bioactive Constituents
(Department of Chemestry, 1997)The family Leguminosae, with some 18,000 species and 650 genera, is the second largest family of dicotyledons. It is divided into three subfamilies; namely Mimosoideae, Caesalpinoideae and Papilionoideae. The family ... -
The chemical precipitation and biological treatment of cotton textile wastes
(University of Nairobi, 1978)The performance of a stabilization pond is affected by physical and environmental factors among others. Temperature, light, mixing and pH variation are some of the major changing environmental factors. Depth, shape, loading ... -
Chemical screening of some Kenyan polygonum species
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science. University of Nairobi, 1987)Eleven species of the genus polygonum (family: Polygonaceae) are found in Kenya. They appear in the "key to species" in,the following order: P.baldschuriacum Regel, P.convolvulus L, P.nepalense Meisn, P.capitatum Han, ... -
Chemistry and biological activities of Hypericum Lanceolatum
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 1997)The genus Hypericum belongs to the family Guttiferae and is represented by over 400 species. It is found widely distributed in the tropics as well as the temperate regions. This genus is mainly characterized by the ... -
Chemistry and biological activities of zanthoxylum chalybeum and erythrina excelsa
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2000)The plants Zanthoxylum chalybeum (Rutaceae) and Erythrina excelsa (Leguminosae), which are both referred to by the Luo vernacular name "Roko", are extensively used in folk medicine in Nyanza province, Kenya. In this ... -
Chemistry And Some Biological Activities Of Benzoquinones Of Embelia Schimperi
(University of NairobiSchool of Physical Sciences, 1997)Embelia schimperi and Embelia keniensis are among the five medicinal Myrsinaceae plants found in Kenya which find a wide range of application in ethnopharmacology as antimicrobials and anthelmintics. The berries and root ... -
Chemodynamic studies and assessment of pesticide residues in lake Victoria catchment area for rivers Sio and Nzoia
(Depatment of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2005)