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Diversity and host range of lepidopteran stem borer species in Cameroon
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Lepidopteran stemborers are among the most important field insect pests of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa.With the exception of Chilo partellus, all other borer pests are indigenous to Africa and are assumed to have ...
Molecular characterization of the cytochrome b gene and in vitro atovaquone susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The prevalence of genetic polymorphism(s) at codon 268 in cytochrome b gene which is associated with Atovaquone-proguanil treatment failure was analyzed in 227 Plasmodium falciparum parasites from western Kenya. Prevalence ...
Interaction of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum and the fungal feeding nematode Aphelenchus avenae on Bt cotton.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2014)
The fungal feeding nematode Aphelenchus avenae (APH) feeds on different species of fungi including Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum (FOV) that causes wilt in cotton. The objective of this study was to assess the ...
Effect of Supplementation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal in Broiler Chicken Feed
(International Journal of Poultry Science 13 (4): 208-213, 2014, 2014)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplementing Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(MOLM) at different levels in broiler chicken. Broiler starter and finisher diets were formulated using raw
materials ...
Quality protein Maize under Low-Nitrogen and drought :
(University of Nairobi, Faculty of Agriculture, 2014)
Abstract: Maize (Zea Mays L.) is used as food and feed, although it is deficient in 2 essential amino acids, namely; lysine and tryptophan. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) developed by combining 2 genetic systems: Mutant ...
Food standards, smallholder farmers and participation in high value fresh export markets
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The last two decades have witnessed many developing countries diversify exports into non traditional fresh exports (NTFE), especially fresh fruits and vegetable. The diversification has been driven by globalization and ...
Molecular characterization of virulence factors in diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli isolates from children in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi., 2012-08)
INTRODUCTION:
Among the bacterial causes, diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is the most important etiologic agent of childhood diarrhoea and represents a major public health problem in developing countries. New ...
Risk factors of severe pneumonia among children aged 2-59 months in western Kenya: a case control study.
(University of Nairobi., 2012)
INTRODUCTION:
Globally, pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. In Kenya, it is the second leading cause of mortality, accounting for greater than 30,000 deaths in this age group ...
HIV co-infection with tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria in western Kenya: challenges in the diagnosis and management.
(University of Nairobi., 2012-09)
BACKGROUND:
Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections have a global prevalence with devastating morbidity and massive mortality, Sub-Saharan Africa being the worst hit.
OBJECTIVES:
To evaluate the prevalence of TB-HIV ...
INCIDENCE OF APHID-TRANSMITTED VIRUSES IN FARMER-PRODUCED SEED POTATO TUBERS IN KENYA
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A survey was carried out using structured questionnaire in six potato growing districts and twelve markets to establish seed potato production practices and determine incidence of viruses in farmers’ produced seed potato. ...