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Decentralization, development and mobilization of local resources in Lakshmipur
(University of Nairobi.Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 1989) -
A Decision Support System For Rapid Assessment Of Lowland Rice-based Cropping Alternatives In Thailand.
(University of Nairobi,, 1995) -
Decomposition and nutrient release rates of selected legume residues in a cold semiarid environment of Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2013)Incorporation of legume residues in soil is a low cost option for improving soil fertility, but its effectiveness depends on residue quality. A study was conducted for two seasons (2007 and 2008) to determine the decomposition ... -
Decomposition Of Cassia Siamea Loppings In Semiarid Machakos, Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 1994)The rate of decomposition of Cassia siamea Lam. prunings in an alley cropping system was investigated using litter bags in the semiarid area of the Machakos District, Kenya, during the short rains of 1988 and the long rains ... -
Decomposition Rates of Biomass Obtained from Six Month-Old Tephrosia vogelii, Tithonia diversifolia and Natural Fallow Vegetation at Maseno, Kenya
(Department of soil science, 2001)Organic residues incorporated into soil release their nutrients through decomposition. This process may be slow or rapid depending on the biomass quality and environmental conditions. For a period of 8 months, an incubation ... -
Decrease in VEGF expression induces intussusceptive vascular pruning
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology,, 2011)OBJECTIVE: The concept of vascular pruning, the "cuting-off" of vessels, is gaining importance due to expansion of angio-modulating therapies. The proangiogenic effects of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are ... -
Decreased circulating macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) protein and blood mononuclear cell MIF transcripts in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria
(Unibersity of Nairobi.Reproductive Biology Unit, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006-05)Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains one of the most frequently lethal diseases affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the immune mediators that regulate pathogenesis are only partially defined. Since macrophage ... -
Deep Freezing of Boar Semen Packaged in Plastic Bags and Straws
(Department of Clinical Studies, 1991)For practical reasons, a large volume (i.e. 5 ml) of frozen boar semen per insemination dose is desirable, but successful freezing has not been achieved, since optimal cooling rates have not yet been established. Post-thaw ... -
Definition of breeding objectives and optimum crossbreeding levels for goats in the smallholder production systems
(ElsevierDepartmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 2011)The objective of this study was to define breeding objectives and consequently determine optimum crossbreeding levels for goats in the smallholder production systems. Profits and economic values (EVs) were estimated for ... -
Degradation of soil physical properties in overgrazed rangelands in Laikipia district.
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, 2000)Infiltration rate, bulk density, saturated hydraulic conductivity, organic carbon content, particle size distribution and water content, for bush cover, grass cover and bare ground sites within four representative soil ... -
Del (X)(p21.2) in a mother and two daughters with variable ovarian function
(Department of Clinical Studies, 1997-10)We report a family in which a woman with the mosaic karyotype 45,X/46,X,del(X)(p21.2) transmitted the deleted X chromosome to two daughters. The nature of the deletion was confirmed by fluorescent in situ hybridization ... -
Demand Elasticities of Excisable Goods in Kenya: Estimation Using Almost Ideal Demand System
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Excise taxes are an important source of revenue in most developing countries including Kenya. Between 1980 and 2018, excise taxes constituted a significant proportion of revenue in Kenya, yielding an average revenue ... -
The demands of the developing world: Better animal health for food security in sub-Saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2011)No abstract available -
Demeaning, demoralizing, and disenfranchising divorced dads: A review of the literature
(1999)The most recent research demonstrates that too many fathers are demeaned, demoralized and disenfranchised after divorce in ways that make it difficult for them to maintain close relationships with their own children. ... -
Democratic decentralization in sub-Saharan Africa: its contribution to forest management, livelihoods, and enfranchisement
(University of Nairobi,Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2010)Efforts to promote popular participation in forest management in Sub-Saharan Africa have faced many obstacles and disappointments. Although promises of improvements in relation to forest management, rural livelihoods and ... -
Demonstration and activity of Anodal antigens of C.fetus in the CIE system
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 1986) -
Demonstration and activity of anodal antigens of Campylobacter fetus in the counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIE) system
(University of Nairobi,, 1986)Anodal antigens of six strains of C. fetus subsp fetus, three of C. fetus subsp venerealis and one of C. jejuni were analysed by the crossed antigen-antibody method of Laurell (1965) and the CIE system. Some isolates had ... -
Derivation of steady-state herd productivity
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The productivity of a sustainable livestock production system can be assessed at a steady (stationary) demographic equilibrium. When it is determined for an optimal culling regime, the assessment is free of the effects of ... -
Dermatitis in cattle caused by Onchocerca ochengi Bwangamoi, 1969, and the effect of the adult filaria on the finished leather.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pathology & Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kabete, Kenya, 1969-12)No abstract available