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In vivo anti-diabetic effects of aqueous leaf extracts of Rhoicissus tridentata in alloxan induced diabetic mice
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The drawbacks associated with conventional anti-diabetic agents have largely stimulated desire for alternative and
complementary anti-diabetic agents, majority of which are plant-derived. The medicinal plant,
Rhoicissus ...
Agricultural nematology in East and Southern Africa: problems, management strategies and stakeholder linkages
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
By 2050, Africa's population is projected to exceed 2 billion. Africa will have to increase food production more than 50% in the coming 50 years to meet the nutritional requirements of its growing population. Nowhere is ...
Effects of Floor Characteristics on Locomotion Scores in Dairy Cows under Smallholder Zero-Grazing Units in Kikuyu District, Kenya
(2015)
A cross-sectional study was carried out within smallholder zero-grazing dairy units in Kikuyu District,
Kenya, to evaluate floor characteristics and slurry management and association of these factors ...
Numerical study of flow past two counter rotating cylinders using immersed boundary method
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The adoption of a direct forcing immersed boundary nu-
merical method on the uniform flow, at a moderate Reynolds
number of 100, past a pair of two rotating circular cylinders
placed side-by-side, is the core of the ...
Molecular Cloning, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Flavanone 3-Hydroxylase (F3H) Gene during Muscadine Grape Berry Development
(2015)
Flavonoids are natural antioxidants that include the groups of notable pigments such as anthocyanins and
proanthocyanidins. Flavanone 3-Hydroxylase (F3H) is a key enzyme needed for the biosynthesis of flavonoids,
the ...
Investigating viability of the premium influenced land agro-usage structure for production of African leafy vegetables in Vihiga and Jinja
(2015)
Land subdivision has reduced land for agricultural production resulting in its intensive cultivation. This has lowered soil fertility which has contributed to reduction in the diversity of African Leafy Vegetables thus ...
Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in cereals from Nandi county, Kenya
(2015)
Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites that contaminate cereals, other crops and animal
source foods and are a recognized health risk. Kenya has had several outbreaks of aflatoxicosis
affecting humans and pets. The ...
Engaging fathers and grandmothers to improve maternal and child dietarypractices:planning a community-based studyin Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)
Fathers and grandmothers are key family influencers who have an impact on maternal and child health. This paper describes the planning, design, and implementation of a four-phased evaluation study on the impact of engaging ...
Consumers’ beliefs on indigenous and traditional foods and acceptance of products made with cow pea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The study was conducted to obtain background information on consumers’ beliefs on Indigenous and
Traditional Foods (ITF) and to assess consumers’ acceptance of, preference for and intended
consumption of products made ...
. Influence Of Cropping And Irrigation Systems On Population Fluctuatio Of African White Rice Stem Borer (Maliarpha Separatella Rag And Damage To Rice.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Information on the population fluctuation of African white rice stem borer (Maliarpha separatella Ragonot), which is a major rice pest in Kenya, is not known. Availability of such information can assist in the development ...