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Time-mortality response in Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) infected with heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)The susceptibility of third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) to a heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus was tested in the laboratory. The polyhedral suspension was purified by differential centrifugation and ... -
Tissue metabolism and enzyme activities in the rodent Heterocephalus glaber, a poor temperature regulator.
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1977)1. Tissue oxygen uptake and enzyme activities were investigated in the naked mole rat, Heterocephalus glaber, a mammal notable for its low body temperature and metabolism and poor temperature regulating ability. 2. Q10 for ... -
To Assess the Age of Giving Complementary Feeding to Infants before Six Months and Reasons Given and the Nutritional Status of Lactating Mothers of Mwanamukia Area- Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Exclusive breastfeeding with appropriate complementary feeding can save infants from many problems later in life. The study found that majority of respondents were married (63.9%), single (25.5%). 43.1% had primary ... -
Tolerance and Residue Study for Standardized Macleaya cordata Extract Added to Chicken Feed
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Feed palatability is necessary for optimum feed intake and utilization in all animal species. The effects of consumption of a standardized preparation of an extract of Macleaya cordata (M. cordata), a herbaceous flowering ... -
Tolerance level of alternaria sesami and the effect of seed infection on yield of sesame in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, University of Nairobi, 2000)Field plots of sesame (Sesamum indicum) with six different levels of seed infection with Alternaria sesami were monitored for Alternaria leaf spot severity at Kibwezi, eastern Kenya. The aim of the study was to determine ... -
Tolerance of isolates of Colletotrichum coffeanum to prochloraz-Mn in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1994)Coffee berry disease, caused by Colletotrichum coffeanum is a serious disease of Coffea arabica in Kenya. Control of this disease is achieved mainly through the use of fungicides which currently include chlorothalonil and ... -
The topology of between-herd cattle contacts in a mixed farming production system in western Kenya.
(2018-10-01)In many livestock production systems in sub-Saharan Africa, cattle are owned by individual keepers but regularly mix with animals from other herds while grazing communal land, at watering points or through the use of shared ... -
Total phenolic content, antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of methanolic extract of raw and traditionally processed Kenyan indigenous food ingredients
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2012-03)Certain indigenous foods commonly consumed by Kenyan vulnerable groups (the malnourished; children under 5 years of age; pregnant and lactating women; malnourished adults in cases of vitamin or mineral deficiencies, TB, ... -
Tourism, Small Firm Development and Empowerment in Post-Apartheid South Africa
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Towards a framework for monitoring and communicating water resources sustainability: a case study of Rwamuthambi Sub Catchment Area, kenya
(JSEP, 2020-02-06)Wetlands degradation in terms of biodiversity and ecosystem health has been experienced especially from wetland vegetation loss due to unsustainable usage of natural resources. This study explores the indicators involved ... -
Towards a more balanced view on the potentials of locally-based monitoring
(2014)The literature on locally-based monitoring in the context of conservation of ecosystems and natural resources in developing countries displays a great deal of optimism about its prospects as a low-cost approach to gather ... -
Towards agro-industrial sustainability in Kenya through energy conservation and other technologies
(Department of Food Technology & Nutrition, 2001)Meeting the nutritional needs of people in a .world where the 'population is increasing, the natural resource base is limited and fragile, and unsustainable production and consumption patterns are proliferating presents a ... -
Towards intensive food production in Kakamega and Kiambu districts [of Kenya]: field survey results. Intensive food production and utilization project.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1987)A report giving the findings of a survey on food production systems conducted in Kiambu and Kakamega districts of Kenya. Looks into four principal areas such as crop and livestock production, socio-economic aspects and the ... -
Towards precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated potential of enhancing precipitation through cloud seeding during October-November-December (OND) season. Rainfall, cloud top temperature (CTT), aerosol optical depth (AOD) and wind data were used. ... -
Toxic and medicinal plants of East Africa. Part 1.
(1970)Short notes are given on the distribution, description and toxic principle of: Cassine buchananii, Elaeodendron kiniense, Acokanthera longiflora, A. schimperi, Dialiopsis africana and Stephanorossia palustris. Feeding ... -
Toxic and medicinal plants of East Africa. Part I. Part II.
(1970)Plant poisoning causes considerable annual loss among cattle and sheep in East Africa; newly imported animals are particularly susceptible. The following plants common to E. Africa proved poisonous when fed to cattle and ... -
Toxicity of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis surface lipid to skin and regional lymph nodes in goats
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The toxicity of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis surface lipid to skin and draining regional lymph nodes in goats was investigated. Five goats were injected intradermally at two skin sites with 5 mg of the surface lipid ... -
Toxicity of kiliambiti plant (Adenia volkensii): identification and estimation of toxic principle.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)Adenia volkensii is a perennial subsucculent shrub arising from a tuberous rootstock. In Kenya it is found in dry areas and has been used to poison hyenas and to make arrow poisons. The plant was collected during the dry ... -
Toxin production and antimicrobial resistance of escherichia coli river water isolates
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 1998)To establish the types of E. coli isolates that are found in river water around Nairobi and to assess the potential risk of use of this water to human health. Design: Multiple stratified sampling was carried out. Surface ...