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The Ecology Of Marine Algae Of The Kenya Coast
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1977)The Kenya coastline which is approximately 500 km long is characterised by almost continuous elevated fringing reef plat forms. Wherever breaks occur sandy or muddy beaches are found. Due to the narrow continental shelf ... -
Some aspects of the East African low level jet
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Monetary and fiscal aspects of the economy of Sudan during the period 1964-1973
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Some new synthetic reactions involving sodium hypochlorite
(1977)It was found that under acidic conditions malonic acid reacts with sodium hypochlorite to give various halogeni compounds in small yield. -
Electrical resistivity measurements on dilute alloys of Nico, Niv, Nipt And Nia1
(Department of Physics, 1977)Electrical resistivi~ measurements have been made on Ni, Ni-5 at% Co, Ni-5 at% V, Ni-5 at% Pt and Ni-5 at% Al in the temperature range from 20 °c to at least 70 °c above the Curie temperatures of the alloys. For T > Tc ... -
A Comparative Study Of Nadp-linked Malic Enzyme In Vertebrates
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences,, 1977)NADP-linked malic enzyme has been considered part of a lipogenic set of cytosol enzymes which includes the NADP-linked HMP shunt dehydrogenases, CCE, acetyl CoA carboxylase and fatty acid synthetase. In the present ... -
Paleomagnetic and rock magnetic properties of rocks from south western and western parts of Kenya
(1977)This thesis presents the results of paleomagnetic and rock magnetic studies of the rocks from South West" Kenya and of the Precambrian Granites from the Western part of Kenya. The rocks from South Western Kenya consist ... -
The effects of juvenile analogue on the development of the tse tse fly glossina morsitans Morsitans west wood
(Department of entomology Faculty of science University of Nairobi, 1977)In insects, egg maturation, growth, development and metabolic processes are known to be controlled by hormones secreted by the neuroendocrine system. The insect neuroendocrine system consists of the antero-medial ... -
The photochemistry of benzene at 2537 a
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Biochemical studies on the accessory reproductive gland secretions of the male desert locust, schistocerca gregaria forskal
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The Aberdare ecosystem: its bio-economic functions, interactions and problems of management
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1977-01)The 'raison d'etre' of this study is the search for a sound conceptual base upon which to pivot and direct rational managementdecisions for the Aberdare Forest and National Park. The general research activity revolved around ... -
Influence of maize plant density on radiation, soil temperature and soil moisture distribution
(University of NairobiDepartment of Meteorology, 1978)The relationship between plant density and radiation, soil temperature and soil moisture was studied i~ a maize field during the long rains season of 1975. The maize (Hybrid 512) was planted at three densities, viz: the ... -
A study of the effect of pollution on tropical river in Kenya
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Population structure, activity and distribution of grant's gazelle in Nairobi national park.
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The effects of copper, zinc, and chromium on the performance of model batch waste water stabilization ponds
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The electrical resistivity method of prospecting and its application to geothermal exploration in the rift valley of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geology, 1978)In 1971 the East Afric3n Power and Lighting Co. Ltd. (EAPL) in collaboration with the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme (UNDP)initiated an investigation in the Rift Valley of Kenya to ... -
Host parasite relationship, rabbit reactions to the brown ear tick
(college of veterinaryy science, 1978)The objective of these investigations was to study the rabbit reactions to the repeated infestation by each of the life cycle stages of Rhipicephalus appendicu1atus and to try and e1ucidatefue possible mechanisms ... -
Insect Poodborers Of Pigeonpea, Cajanus Cajan (L.) Mill sp., And Their Influence On Developing Pods And Final Seed Yield In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biologicals Sciences,, 1978)Pigeonpea, Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. is an important pulse crop in several arid and semi-arid tropics. Its capacity to tolerate drought conditions and its high seed protein content of 20.9 per cent make it a suitable ... -
Population Dynamics Of Nematode Parasites And Evaluation Of Damage By Meloidogyne Javanica To Some Common Vegetables In The Kenya Highlands
(University of NairobiCollege of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1978)The commonly cultivated vegetables in the Kenya Highlands include tomato, capsicums cucumber, carrot, cabbage and dodo (Amarathus sp), They form an important component of the human diet particularly in the small-scale ...