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Prime-boost vaccination with plasmid DNA followed by recombinant vaccinia virus expressing BgGARP induced a partial protective immunity to inhibit Babesia gibsoni proliferation in dogs
(2013)A heterologous prime-boost vaccination regime with DNA and recombinant vaccinia virus (rvv) vectors expressing relevant antigens has been shown to induce effective immune responses against several infectious pathogens. In ... -
Principal diseases of maize, sorghum and millet in the semi-arid areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1984)No Abstract Available -
Pro-poor animal improvement and breeding — What can science do?
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Production, 2011)Livestock provide a wide variety of goods and services that generate income and support the livelihoods of millions of poor people in the developing world. Natural and human selections have shaped existing livestock genotypes ... -
The Problematics of Sustainability in Higher Education: A Synthesis
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2004) -
Probleme Der Ernahrungssicherung In Zwei Verschiedenen Agro-Okologischen Gebieten In Kenia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science Nutrition and Technology, 1995) -
Problems of Public Health Importance Associated with Irrigation
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of NairobiDepartment of clinical studies, University of Nairobi, 2005)With increase in world population and subsequent increase in demand for food, the role of irrigation as a means of meeting this demand is bound to increase. Sources of irrigation water are surface and ground water, and ... -
Problems of river-water management for a basin west of Mount Kenya: challenge to water resource planners.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1993)A case study was conducted in two reaches in the Naro Moru river basin, which extends from the humid western slopes of Mount Kenya to the semi-arid Laikipia plateau. The study involved measuring the amount of water abstracted ... -
Proceedings of East African Weeds of East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1996)No abstract available -
Proceedings: Endocrinology of pregnancy in the hyrax; plasma progesterone concentration and erythrocyte metabolism.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Physiology, 1976-01)Not available -
Process development, nutrition and sensory qualities of wheat buns enriched with edible termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) from Lake Victoria region, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of food and Nutrition, 2009)Edible insects are an important source of nutrients. Edible winged termites (Macrotermes subhylanus), locally known as agoro in Lake Victoria region of Kenya, is an integral part of the diet in that region depending on ... -
Process engineering and energy conservation in Kenyan food processing industry
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1990)Kenya relies heavily on imported energy, particularly oil, for her economic activity. There is a need to adopt energy conservation mea8ure8 in order to improve the balance of payments situation: Implementation of these ... -
Processing methods affect phytochemical contents in products prepared from orange‐fleshed sweetpotato leaves and roots
(Wiley Online Library, 2020-12-25)Phytochemicals enhance human health by acting antagonistically on incidences of cancer and other chronic diseases. They are considered indispensable in a variety of nutraceutical, pharmaceuticals, and medicinal and ... -
Processing variations, nutritional and sensory quality of ethnic deep-fried meats from Kenyan pastoral communities
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Deep-frying of meats has been done by indigenous pastoral communities from time immemorial for the unique taste, flavor, and exceptional shelf-stability. Traditional pastoral deep-fried meats have great potential as ... -
Produce quality and safety
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Within sustainable production, produce quality and safety are essential features. However, methods, requirements, conditions and even legislation for produce quality and safety in production in rural areas cannot always ... -
Producers' valuation of geographical indications-related attributes of agri-food products from semi-arid lands in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Arid and semi-arid lands comprise 84% of Kenya's land, characterised by low and erratic rainfall, and increasing human and animal population. The study sought to determine producers' willingness to pay for protection of ... -
Production systems, land cover change and soil factors affecting pastur e production in semi1arid Nakasongola
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Land Resource Management And Agricultural Technology, 2011)The current pace of rangeland degradation imparted by appalling land use and management systems is greatly limiting the potential of the soil resource to support pasture production in semi - arid rangeland s of Uganda. ... -
Production and decomposition of plant litter in an arid rangeland of Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2001-12)Data on litter production and decomposition in an arid rangeland in Kenya was collected over a two-year period. Utter sampling was carried out at monthly intervals using a rectangular 0.25m−2 quadrat frame. Utter within ... -
Production and marketing of onions in Kenya: status, problems and potential
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993) -
Production and use of agricultural machinery in Kenya.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 1984)The production and use of agricultural machinery in Kenya is examined against the background of the country's basic problem, i.e. that, despite a determined effort to modernize and industrialize through import substitution ...