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Studies On Distribution Of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues In A Tropical Marine Environment Along The Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
A Study was conducted in which samples of seawater, seaweed, sediment and fish
were collected from four sites: Sabaki, Kilifi, Ramisi and Mombasa along the Kenya
coast between 1996 and 1997. The samples were: subjected ...
Ecological study of herpetofauna in the Arabuko-Sokoke and Gede coastal forests of Kenya
(1993)
The herpetofauna of the two coastal forests (Arabuko-
Sokoke and Gede) of Kenya, were sampled using three methods
namely: Quadrat, Time constraint and Opportunistic methods.
During the study, 2,201 individuals were ...
The determination of the relationship between the pyrethrins and the yellow pigmentation in pyrethrum flowers
(1994)
Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium Vis) is the
source ofthe colourlesssixcloselyrelated insecticidalester
compounds collectively referred to as "Pyrethrins". The
pyrethrum flower isyellow at itscentral part ...
The biology and use of the cactus (Opuntia exaltata) as a game defense barrier
(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 ...
Fecundity and reproductive output in the Brachyuran crabs Scylla serrata (forskal, 1755) and thalamita crenata (H. Milne Edwards, 1834) at the Kenya Coast
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Scylla serrata (Forskal) was sampled at
Kiwambale using madema traps while Thalamita crenata
(H. Milne Edwards) was sampled at Gazi using a scoop
net. The objectives of the study in both crabs were:
i) To determine the ...
Investigating into the effect of ph on the availability of trace elements in soil
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
The hydrogen ion concentration (pH) changes in soil
can be very important in determining the yield of plants.
Linear relationships have been found between the soil- and
the plant-avai lable trace elements.
Induced ...
Biembelin - a new symmetrical bisbenzoquinone from Rapanea Melanpholes
(1993)
A minor orange pigment metabolite in the fruits of R. melanphloes is 6,6"-bis-(2,5-dihydroxy-4-undecyl-3,6-l .enzoqulnone) or 6,6'-biembelin.