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Characterization of Kenyan isolates of Fusarium udum from pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] by cultural characteristics, aggressiveness and AFLP analysis
(2002)
Isolates of Fusarium udum from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) plants with wilt symptoms were collected from various districts in Kenya and were characterized using cultural characteristics, aggressiveness and amplified fragment ...
Salmonella virulence factor SipB induces activation and release of IL-18 in human dendritic cells
(2002)
Interleukin-18 (IL-18) plays an important
role in innate and acquired immunity, in particular
against intracellular pathogens. However,
little is known about the microbial factors that
trigger IL-18 secretion by dendritic ...
Prevalence of bovine (nematodes) otitis in Kenya
(2002)
A survey carried out to determine the prevalence of Prevalence of Bovine (Nematodes) Otitis in Kenya using physical, otoscopic and microscopic examination of ear swabs. Of 413 examined in Kajiado District (with a hot and ...
Financial implications of rearing sheep and goats under natural trypanosomosis challenge at Galana ranch, Kenya.
(2002)
A study to compare the profitability of rearing sheep and goats under natural trypanosomosis challenge was carried out on Galana ranch in south-eastern Kenya between July 1996 and October 1997. Seventy-nine male weaner ...
The effects of ivermectin on onchocercal skin disease and severe itching: results of a multicentre trial
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2002)
objective To determine the effects of ivermectin in annual, 3-monthly and 6-monthly doses on onchocercal skin disease (OSD) and severe itching.
method A multicentre, double-blind placebo controlled trial was conducted ...
An Assessment of the Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water from Boreholes and Domestic Tanks in Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
The microbiological quality of ground water (boreholes) and domestic tanks in five locations of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, was determined. Two boreholes and twelve domestic tanks were sampled from each location. ...
Variation among Fusarium species and isolates infecting wheat ears based on aggressiveness, mycotoxin production and RAPD-PCR analysis
(2002)
Fusarium species from Germany and Kenya were investigated for the variation in mycotoxin production, aggressiveness on wheat ears and PCR-based DNA fingerprints in order to characterize the Fusarium species and isolates ...