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Monoclonal antibodies identify two neutralization-sensitive epitopes in Besnoitia besnoiti endocytes
(2004)
Four monoclonal antibodies were produced against endozoite membrane and cytoplasmic antigens of B. besnoiti. In immunofluorescence antibody tests, three of the clones, designated 2M3C5, 2M1G8 and 2M9G3 recognized antigens ...
The Prevalence and Intensity of Helminth and Coccidial Infections in Dairy Cattle in Central Kenya
(2000)
A survey of gastrointestinal parasite infections of young (<6 months old), immature (6–12 months old) and adult (>12 months old) dairy cattle on 16 farms in Kiambu District, Kenya was conducted during a dry season (September ...
The effects of Gibberellin 4+7 on the Vase life and Flower Quality of Alstroemeria Cut flowers
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Leaf yellowing is a major problem in Alstroemeria and absence of leaf senescence symptoms is an important quality attribute. Two Alstroemeria cultivars ‘Yellow King’ and ‘Marina’ were sourced from a commercial farm and ...
Does HCN from Pseudomonas fluorescens Isolate T58 Contribute in Biocontrol of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp lycopersici?
(University of Nairobi., 2002-10-11)
Fusarium sp. pathogens are a major cause of vascular wilt diseases on many cultivated crop plants. In the search for methods to control these diseases biological control using rhizobacteria is increasingly attracting ...
Characterization of Fusarium culmorum isolates by mycotoxin production and aggressiveness to winter wheat
(2000)
Twenty seven isolates of Fusarium culmorum were investigated for their aggressiveness on ears and leaves of wheat as well as for mycotoxin production by inoculating winter wheat (cv. Contra) in field trials conducted at ...
A Molecular Analysis Of The Ostrich (struthio Camelus Massaicus) Primary Sex Ratio.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
The genetic sex in many species of birds cannot be determined by morphology at hatching. Sex identification at the DNA level is now widely used. We used a W-linked sex-specific DNA marker in the ostrich Struthio camelus ...
Participatory Approach For Dissemination Of Control Measures Of Viruses Infecting Sweet Potato In Coastal Kenya. Oral Presentation.
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
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The Food Security Equation: What is the Role of Gender and Social Amenities in this Paradigm? A Focus on Rural Households in Yala division, Siaya district, Kenya
(2004)
Food security remains a key challenge to the development efforts of most poor nations. This study investigated the significance of gender (denoted by number of male, female and children in a household) and social amenities ...