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The Role of Unregulated Sale and Dispensing of Antimicrobial Agents on the Development of Antimicrobial Resistance in Developing Countries
(2010)
Antimicrobial resistance has become a major medical and public health problem worldwide. This has been brought about by overuse and/or misuse of these drugs especially in developing countries. The role of unregulated sale ...
Evaluation of forage legumes for introduction into natural pastures of semi-arid rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
To address the potential of legumes to contribute to improved quality and quantity of natural pastures in the semi-arid rangelands of Kenya, five legume species were introduced and evaluated in a small-plot field experiment ...
Poor hosts of root knot nematodes and their application as rotation crops in okra production
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2010)
The response of 21 different crop plants to a mixed population of root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne javanica and M. incognita, and their potential for use as nematode suppressive crops was evaluated in greenhouse and field ...
Strengthening capacity for sustainable livelihoods and food security through urban agriculture among HIV and AIDS affected households in Nakuru, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
The promotion and support of urban agriculture (UA) has the potential to contribute to efforts to address pressing challenges of poverty, under nutrition and sustainability among vulnerable populations in the growing cities ...
Consumption patterns, diversity and characteristics
(2010)
Consumption of crisps as snack is on the increase in Kenya and more so in the urban areas.Some potato crisps are imported and others locally produced. It is, however, not known whether local and imported products are ...
Farmer perceptions on rural pig rearing in Kakamega District, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
Effect of transient sodium chloride shock loads on the performance of submerged membrane bioreactor
(2010-09)
Membrane bioreactor (MBR) is a promising technological option to meet water reuse demands. Though MBR provides effluent quality of reusable standard, its versatility to shock loads remains unexplored. The present study ...
Antimalarial herbal remedies of Msambweni, Kenya
(2010)
Malaria is a serious cause of mortality globally. The disease is of regional concern in Africa and of national
interest in Kenya due to its high morbidity and mortality as a result of development of resistant strains
of ...