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Molecular Characterization of Kenyan Common Bean Germplasm Using Ssr and Peroxidase Gene Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a legume of high nutritional value and the most important legume worldwide for direct human consumption. It serves as a principal source of protein, starch, vitamins, folate and minerals ... -
Molecular characterization of the apical membrane antigen 1 polymorphisms in plasmodium falciparum isolates from Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Of the five Plasmodium species that cause human malaria, Plasmodium falciparum is the leading cause of morbidity and death with about 300 million medical cases every year. Erythrocyte invasion is an essential process in ... -
Molecular cloning, sequencing and recombinant expression of a putative tick protective antigen from three ixodid ticks
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2011)Ticks are arthropod vectors of pathogens impacting on human and animal health worldwide. Immunological control of pathogen vectors is an alternative control method that circumvents the drawbacks of chemical control. The ... -
Molecular identification and characterization of spiroplasma in anopheles arabiensis from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are a devastating global health problem. Mosquitoes are amongst the most important vectors of human VBDs. Several measures have been put in place to manage and eliminate these vectors, however ... -
Molecular phylogeny of Kenya dioscorea species (Yams) and the quantification of their dioscin levels
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)Dioseorea (Yams) in Kenya is a neglected crop, notwithstanding its potential as food and in pharmaceutics as a drug source. Research on neglected crops specifically Dioseorea is a sure way of sensitizing the scientific ... -
Molecular phylogeny, leaf micromorphology and antimicrobial activity of phytoconstituents of Kenyan plectranthus species in the coleus clade
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Molluscicidal activity of selected plant extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Schistosomiasis is one of the most widespread paras itic infections and the third most prevalent parasitic disease in the world in terms of overall morbidity, socioeconomic and public health importan ce. It is the ... -
Monetary and fiscal aspects of the economy of Sudan during the period 1964-1973
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Monitoring aquatic plants proliferation in Lake Victoria using satellite data
(University of Nairobicollege of biological and physical Science, 2012)Abstract This work reports the monitoring of aquatic plants proliferation in Lake Victoria using satellite data over the period 2003 to 2010. The lake, which is the second largest freshwater body in the world and an ... -
Monitoring Insecticide Resistance among Malaria Vectors in Coastal Kenya
(Biological sciences, University of Nairobi., 2013)Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) are effective measures of malaria vector control. Pyrethroid insecticides are recommended for use in LLINs and IRS due to their low mammalian ... -
Monitoring land cover changes and the impacts of the reclamation initiative - case of mau forest complex
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)The Mau Forest Complex is the largest closed canopy forest in Eastern Africa, covering about 400,000 hectares. It is of great value to Kenya and its neighbors as it supports hydroelectricpower generation, the tourism ... -
Monitoring routine Health indicators from District Health Information System (Dhis2): a Statistical Subsampling approach
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Routine health facility data is collected using health information systems. In Kenya, it’s collected using the District Health Information System (DHIS2). This data is continuously collected and cheaper to obtain compared ... -
Monitoring The Distribution Of Water Hyacinth, Using Remotely Sensed Data: Case Study Of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The objective of this project was to apply the recent Landsat 8 OLI & TRS Thematic Mapper imagery in mapping the distribution, quantify the area covered by invasive floating vegetation commonly known as water hyacinth as ... -
Monitoring the Spread of Water Hyacinth Using Satellite Imagery a Case Study of Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Water hyacinth is aquatic vegetation that is believed to have been introduced to Lake Victoria in 1988. Using satellite images from 1988 to 2016, this research identifies the trend in the spread and how human activities ... -
Monitoring Tree Cover Changes in Kenya’s Five Major Water Towers using Geospatial Technologies
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Monitoring vegetation phenological stages using remote sensing data for pasture management in selected asals of Kenya
(Department of meteorology School of physical sciences University of Nairobi, 2011)The objective of this study was to monitor phenological stages of grassland in selected ASALs of Kenya, so as to provide information for sustainable pasture management. NDVI data obtained by the VEGETATION instrument ... -
Monsoon system over southwest Indian Ocean during northern summer of 1979
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 1982)This study is for part of the First Garp Global Experiment (FGGE) period. The onset of 1979 summer monsoon over Southwest India is studied in relation to pressure surges in Southwest Indian Oceano Furtnerl fluctuations ... -
Morphodynamics and sedimentology of the Malindi-fundisa coastal area associated with the heavy mineral deposition
(Faculty of Science, University of Nairobi, 1989)The short-term morphodynamic states of the Malindi-Fundisa coasts varying in morphological, tidal, grain size and mineralogical characteristics have been examined as a basis for describing the different environments of ... -
Morphological and molecular characterization of maize inbred lines in kenya using simple Sequence repeats
(Faculty of Science, university of Nairobi, 2009)Maize (Zea mays L.) is the mam staple food in Kenya with ninety percent of the population depending on it for food and income. Despite its importance, farmers in Kenya harvest less than 2.0 ton/ha compared to world average ...
