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Soil and water conservation measures and challenges in Kenya; A review
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The preservation and sustainable development of soil and water resources is one of the basic principles for the
development of Kenya. Throughout the course of history, all the social improvement and economic development
are ...
Regeneration-competent and-incompetent Murids Differ in Neutrophil Quantity and Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Synopsis Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes.
Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute ...
An Assessment of Groundwater Grab Syndrome in Langata Sub County, Nairobi City-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Interest on the investigation of groundwater depletion threat is growing globally
and Langata sub County in Nairobi, the capital city of the Republic of
Kenya, is not an exception. Because of drought-induced water ...
Micro-spatial Analysis of Maize Yield Gap Variability and Production Factors on Smallholder Farms
(Micro-spatial Analysis of Maize Yield Gap Variability and Production Factors on Smallholder Farms, 2019)
Site-specific land management practice taking into account variability in maize yield gaps
(the difference between yields in the 90th percentiles and other yields on smallholder farmers’
fields) could improve resource ...
Soil and management-related factors contributing to maize yield gaps in western Kenya
(Soil and management-related factors contributing to maize yield gaps in western Kenya, 2019)
The solution to reducing existing yield gaps on smallholder farms lies in understanding
factors limiting yield in areas with agricultural intensification potential.
This study applied an integrated analysis approach ...
Antidiabetic Properties of Solanum Villosum and Solanum Nigrum Var.sarrachoides in a Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Mice Model
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses immense challenge to the health of people worldwide. Current therapies are limited by cost and adverse effects. Solanum nigrum, a complex of many species in the family Solanaceae ...
Perceptions and Attitudes of Academic Staff Towards Agricultural Training in Kenyan Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Agricultural productivity in Africa does not match that of the number of professional graduates working within the sector. This raises question on suitability of university training to needed graduate competencies. Under ...
Raman Crystallinity and Hall Effect of Microcrystalline Silicon Seed Layer
(2014)
Aluminium induced crystallization (AIC) was used to crystallize sputtered amorphous silicon thin films on aluminium-coated glass at annealing temperatures ranging from 250-520°C in vacuum. Crystalline volume fractions were ...
Secondary School Students Understanding Of Energy Flow In Ecosystems
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Understand
ing of energy flow
concepts
in ecosystems
is one prerequisite
area among students for good
performance in
biology
education
. The pattern and trends in biology subject performance in
Kenyan
national ...
Analgesic activity of aqueous extract of Vernonia hymenolepis (A. Rich) a traditional medicine plant used in Kenya for toothache
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
The main aim of the study was to ascertain the analgesic properties of Vernonia hymenolepis leaves to validate its use for the treatment of toothache. The plant is widely used as a traditional herb by communities in Trans ...