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Use of TXRF and Convectional Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Analysis (EDXRF) to determine trace metal concentrations in waters of Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
To understand better the pollution levels in the waters of the Nakivubo Channel and Lake Victoria, the concentrations of manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) were determined using ...
Genetic diversity, inter-gene pool introgression and nutritional quality of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Central Africa
(2010)
The Great Lakes region of Central Africa is a
major producer of common beans in Africa. The region is known for high population density and small average farm size. The common bean represents the most important
legume ...
Use of Repetitive Extragenic Palindromic (REP), Enterobacterial Repetitive Intergenic Consensus (ERIC) and BOX sequences to fingerprint Exserohilum turcicum isolates
(2010-04)
Objective: To examine the distribution of dispersed repetitive DNA (Enterobacterial Repetitive Intergenic
Consensus (ERIC), BOX, and Repetitive Extragenic Palindromic (REP) sequences in the genome of
Exserohilum turcicum ...
Race Typing and Evaluation of Aggressiveness of Exserohilum turcicum Isolates of Kenyan, German and Austrian Origin
(2010)
Exserohilum turcicum the causal agent of northern corn leaf blight is a threat to corn production in
many areas of the world. The pathogen has a high genetic variability in terms of virulence, genetic structure
and several ...
Effect Of Lactoperoxidase-Thiocyanate-Hydrogen Peroxide System And Storage Temperature On Keeping Quality Of Raw Camel Milk
(2010-10)
The use of lactoperoxidase system (LP-system) in temporary preservation of raw milk
has been found useful particularly in places where refrigeration is not feasible. The
activity of this system, however, varies from ...
Dynamics of soil nematodes and earthworms in urban vegetable irrigated with wastewater in the Nairobi river basin, Kenya
(2010)
The effects of heavy metals lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Cromium (Cr) on nematode communities and earthworm density and biomass were studied in the wastewater irrigated farms of the Nairobi river basin. The levels of Cr and ...
Determinants for Use of Certified Maize Seed and the Relative Importance of Transaction Costs
(2010)
The rising world prices for major tradable staple
s such as maize have been a concern for sub-
Saharan countries such as Kenya which are maize
deficit countries. Maize
is a major staple food
for over 80 percent of ...
The role of veterinary and medical personnel in the control of zoonoses in urban settlements on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(2010)
Rapid urbanization and livestock keeping in urban and periurban areas especially in the developing
countries pose great challenges to the management of human and animal health. The role played by relevant
stakeholders ...
Use of test-day records to predict first lactation 305-day milk yield using artificial neural network in Kenyan Holstein–Friesian dairy cows
(Springer Link, 2010-04)
The study is focused on the capability of artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict next month and first lactation 305-day milk yields (FLMY305) of Kenyan Holstein–Friesian (KHF) dairy cows based on a few available test ...
Assessment of environmental and public health hazards in wastewater used for urban agriculture in Nairobi, Kenya
(2010)
Thirty percent of residents in Nairobi practise urban agriculture (UA) with a majority of the farmers using untreated sewage to irrigate crop and fodder. Due to the environmental and health risks associated with wastewater ...