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Space-time characteristics of the itcz over equatorial eastern Africa during anomalous rainfall years
(1996)
Many socio-economic activities over the Equatorial Eastern Africa
(EEA) region are rain-dependent. Occurrences of rainfall anomalies
have therefore been associated with losses of life, property and many
other socio-economic ...
Geological evaluation of subsurface suitability for shallow building foundations In Nairobi and the surrounding area
(1996)
This thesis work presents the results of geological and geotechrucal investigations carried
out in the Nairobi area. Kenya. The study was undertaken with the aim of obtaining and
providing information that could help in ...
A Comperative Study Of Macrofauna In A Highly Exploited And Less Exploited Mangrove Swamp At Gazi Area Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Cloning And Sequence Analysis Of A Novel Bacillus Thuringiensis Gene Encoding Delta Endotoxin Active Against Tsetse (Glossina Morsitans) And Stemborer (Chilo Partellus)
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Local isolate of B. thuringiensis, designated L1-2 (Bacillus thuringiensis L1-2) was found to be toxic to adult tsetse, Glossina morsitans morsitans and fourth instar larvae of the stem-borer, Chilo partellus in bioassays. ...
Energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry of light element matrices
(1996)
The utility of Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRfo) spectrometry has revealed
that accurate trace clement analysis in light clement matrices is limited by scattering and the
associated high background radiations; ...
Extraction and characterization of Vernonia oil and synthesis of N-(aminoalkyl) vernolamides and N,N' polymethylene bis (vernolamides)
(1996)
Vernonia galamensis is an annual herb found growing as a common weed in most parts
of Africa, but its center of diversity is in East Africa. The dry seed of this plant consists
of about 40% naturally epoxidized oil that ...
Optimising The Dose Of Embelin, A Potential Male Antifertility Agent, Using Different Routes Of Administration
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Reproduction is a physiological process which involves the act of mating between
two members of one species and of opposite sex with consequent production of
offspring. At human level this physiological process is ...
Taxonomic Studies Of The Fungal Families Meliolaceae, Asterinaceae And Their Allies From Mau Forest In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Diseased plant leaves exhibiting black mildew and related symptoms were
Collected from mall forest between 1989 and 1991. The leaves were dried between
Blotters in plant presses and frequently changed till fully dried. ...