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Nuclear ribosomal DNA diversity of a cotton pest (Rotylenchulus reniformis) in the United States
(2008)The reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) has emerged as a major cotton pest in the United States. A recent analysis of over 20 amphimictic populations of this pest from the US and three other countries has shown ... -
Nuclear ribosomal pseudogenes resolve a corroborated monophyly of the eucalypt genus Corymbia despite misleading hypotheses at functional ITS paralogs
(Science Direct, 2007)Divergent paralogs can create both obstacles and opportunities for phylogenetic reconstruction. Phylogenetic relationships among eucalypt genera have been incongruent among datasets in previous studies, where morphological ... -
Nuestros amigos los microbios
(University of Nairobi,Department of Land Resource Management & Agricultural Technology, 1987) -
Numerical study of flow past two counter rotating cylinders using immersed boundary method
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The adoption of a direct forcing immersed boundary nu- merical method on the uniform flow, at a moderate Reynolds number of 100, past a pair of two rotating circular cylinders placed side-by-side, is the core of the ... -
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(IDEAS, 2020-10-06)A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ... -
Nutrient and antinutrient in contents of raw and cooked Amaranthus hybridus
(Taylor and Francis GroupDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2001)Amaranthus hybridus was grown as a leafy vegetables in four sites in Dar‐Es‐Salaam, Tanzania. Freshly harvested leaves from each of the growing sites were analyzed for proximate composition of beta‐carotene, reduced ascorbic ... -
Nutrient balances at farm level in Machakos (Kenya), using a participatory nutrient monitoring (NUTMON) approach
(Elsevier,National Agricultural Research Laboratories, Kenya Agricultural Research InstitutePlant Research International, Wageningen University and Research Centre,National Dryland Farming Research Centre, Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteAgricultural Economics Research Institute, Wageningen University and Research Centre,, 2005)A total of 74 farms were selected from Machakos, Mwingi and Makueni districts in Kenya, using participatory techniques and classified in three categories on the basis of soil fertility management (low level, medium and ... -
The Nutrient Composition Of Bambara Groundnut Landraces (vigna Subterreanea, (l.) Verdc.) Cultivated In Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2010)Bambara groundnut has been classifi ed as an underutilized crop, and described as a complete food. In this study the dry matter, ash, crude protein, crude fat, neutral detergent fi bre (NDF), acid detergent fi bre (ADF) ... -
Nutrient contents of cured potatoes from kenyan highland varieties
(Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, 1987)Cured potatoes from nine Kenyan highland varieties were analysed for proximate composition, ascorbic acid and the minerals sodium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Considerable variations between varieties were observed ... -
Nutrient contents of cured potatoes from kenyan highland varieties
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 1987)Cured potatoes from nine Kenyan highland varieties were analysed for proximate composition, ascorbic acid and the minerals sodium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Considerable variations between varieties were observed ... -
Nutrient Contents of Raw and Cooked Cowpea Leaves
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1983-07)SEEDS OF COWPEA (Vigna unguicullata) cultivar MM4 obtained from Kenya were grown for their leaves as a vegetable. The mean crude protein contents of the leaves from the 1981 and 1982 seasons were 32.8 and 34.3% of total ... -
Nutrient contents of raw and cooked cowpea leaves [Kenya].
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 1983)A study was undertaken to determine specific levels of 17 minerals, 3 vitamins, and protein in raw and cooked cowpea leaves from Kenya. Mean crude protein levels were 32-34% of the total solids. The leaves were found to ... -
Nutrient contents of raw and processed products from Kenyan potato cultivars
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2009)Objective: To determine the nutrient contents of raw and processed products of Kenyan potato cultivars. Methodology and results: Eight potato cultivars (Tigoni, Desiree, Dutch Robyjn, Kenya Karibu, Kenya Sifa, CIP ... -
Nutrient cycles in three African cities.
(2009)This paper summarizes and discusses the findings of the study on nutrient cycles in urban agriculture in three cities: Nairobi and Nakuru in Kenya, and Yaoundé in Cameroon. These studies indicate the scale of nutrient ... -
Nutrient digestibility and gastrointestinal electrolyte flux in the elephant and rhinoceros
(Department of Veterinary Physiology, University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, The University of Nebraska-Lincoln,, 1983)Nutrient digestibility and absorption-secretion were studied in elephants and rhinoceros. 2. Prehension and diet selection are discussed. 3. Rhinoceros select less fiber, which may account for their greater digestive ... -
Nutrient recovery from solid waste and linkage to urban and peri-urban agriculture in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2007)Community based composting practices were studied in Nairobi using a questionnaire, and the quality of composts produced characterised for nutrient and heavy metal contents. An inventory of the composting groups was made ... -
Nutrient Replenishment In Small Holder Farms Of Western Kenya
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Nutrients and antinutrients composition of raw, cooked and sun-dried sweet potato leaves
(2011)Traditional indigenous vegetables are the most economically efficient source of micronutrients in terms of both land required and production costs per unit. Promotion of production and consumption of such micronutrient-rich ... -
Nutrition Status of Children Under-Five Years in Cassava Consuming Communities in Nambale, Busia of Western Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2012-06)A study was carried out to assess the nutritional status of under-five child population within cassava consuming community in Nambale of western Kenya. A structured questionnaire was used to collect socio -economic data, ... -
Nutrition, Body Condition, Activity Patterns, and Parasitism of Free-Ranging Troops of Olive Baboons (Papio anubis) in Kenya
(Institute of Primate Research, National Museums of Kenya, Karen, KenyaDepartmcnt of Anthropology (C-OOJ), University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, 1989)Three troops of olive baboons (Papio anubis) comprising 134 animals were captured during a translocation program. All three troops (PEG, CRIP, WBY) lived in high-altitude savannah, but two (CRIP and WBY) abo frequented ...