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Influence of variety endosperm type and seed moisture content on threshability and mechanical damage of sorghum seeds
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Sorghum is an important cereal crop and it is native in African tropical areas. It is a globally cultivated crop and the fifth
most important cereal after maize, rice, wheat and barley. The objective of this study was to ...
Detection of Potato virus Y associated with African nightshade leafy vegetable (Solanum scabrum miller) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The African nightshades (ANS) have been part of the food systems in sub-Saharan Africa for generations. They are particularly
attractive to small scale farmers because the risks of crop losses are much lower compared to ...
Molecular Detection of Cucumber Mosaic Virus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus Infecting African Nightshades (Solanum scabrum Miller)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The two viruses cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) and tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) are among the major viruses that constrain the production of African nightshade (ANS). The ANS provides high proportions of micronutrient content ...
Short-term Casting Activity of Earthworm Pontoscolex Corethrurus Oligochaeta- Glossoscolecidae After Biochar Additions
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Conversion of forests to cultivated farms through slash-and-burn or chop-and-char practices often results in rapid loss of soil organic matter (SOM) or conversion of inherent SOM into pyrogenic organic matter (PyOM). ...
An Assessment of the Implications of Alternative Scales of Communal Land Tenure Formalization in Pastoral Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Pastoralism faces diverse challenges, that include, among others, land tenure insecurity, that has necessitated the need to formalize land rights. Some governments have started regularizing rights for privately owned land, ...
Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1-2375.4 g were divided ...
In Vivo Study on the Effect of African Black Tea Extract on Wound Healing
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The use of alternative medicine is on the rise worldwide. Black tea (Camellia Sinensis) is believed to assist in wound healing among communities who apply it topically. This had however not been scientifically ...
Complex Tissue Regeneration in Mammals Is Associated With Reduced Inflammatory Cytokines and an Influx of T Cells
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
While mammals tend to repair injuries, other adult vertebrates like salamanders and fish
regenerate damaged tissue. One prominent hypothesis offered to explain an inability
to regenerate complex tissue in mammals is a ...
The Phytochemical Composition of Melia volkensii and Its Potential for Insect Pest Management.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Due to potential health and environmental risks of synthetic pesticides, coupled with their non-selectivity and pest resistance, there has been increasing demand for safer and biodegradable alternatives for insect pest ...
Farmer demand for clean planting material of biofortified and non-biofortified vegetatively propagated crop varieties: The case of sweetpotato
(Elsevie, 2020-04)
Biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP), rich in beta carotene, is currently being promoted due to its role in fighting vitamin A deficiency. To promote farmer access to OFSP planting material (i.e., vines) projects ...