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DryCardtm — A Low-cost Dryness Indicator for Dried Products
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Mycotoxin contamination of food and feed is a significant health hazard in humid areas of the
world. Fungal development can be halted if the water activity of dried products is kept below 0.65. This
preliminary study ...
First Report of Southern Bean Mosaic Virus Infecting Common Bean in Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Southern bean mosaic virus (SBMV, genus Sobemovirus) is one of the causative agents of mosaic and mottle diseases in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (Tremaine and Hamilton 1983). The ∼4.2 kb (+)ssRNA genome of SBMV is ...
Assessment of Stress on Serum Estradiol and Cortisol Levels in Female Subordinate Naked Mole Rats Following Isolation from Natal Colony
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study investigated the effects of isolation of subordinate naked mole rats from natal colonies on their reproductive success. Naked mole rat is one of the known mammals that exhibit eusociality. It has been noted that ...
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Stable Silver Nanoparticles from Ethanolic Extracts of Fruits of Annona muricata
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Green synthesis of nanoparticles from plant materials opens a new scope in nanobiotechnology and discourages the use of expensive toxic chemicals. The aim of this study was to develop and optimize a method for the synthesis ...
Acute Oral Toxicity and Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects of Aqueous and Methanolic Stem Bark Extracts of Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Inflammation and pain are devastating conditions characterizing many diseases. Their manifestation ranges from mild body discomfort, to a debilitating experience, which may culminate in organ failure or death. In conventional ...
Effects of Hexanal Dip on the Post-harvest Shelf Life and Quality of Papaya (Carica Papaya L.) Fruit
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of hexanal on the post-harvest shelf life and quality
of papaya (Carica papaya L.) in two agro-ecological zones (AEZs II and IV) among small-holder farmers in
Kenya. ...
Response of ‘Apple Mango’ Fruit to 1-methylcyclopropene as Affected by Agro-ecological Zone and Maturity Stage.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Preharvest production conditions affect fruit growth and development and subsequently their postharvest characteristics. In this study the response of 'Apple' mango fruits produced under two different agro-ecological zones ...
Effects of growth regulators and genotypes on calli induction and regeneration of pyrethrum clones (Chrysanthenum cinerariefolium Vis.) In vitro cell Development Biology-Plant
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A cross sectional study of 115 patients admitted at the Department of Orthopedics, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya was carried out to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus ...
Effect of Bismuth Subnitrate Teat Canal Sealant with Ampicillin-Cloxacillin Combination in Control of Bovine Mastitis in Selected Farms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-07)
This study presents the results of effect of a combination of bismuth subnitrate teat canal sealant (Boviseal® -Bimeda® Animal Health, Ireland) and the antibiotic Ampicillin & Cloxacillin (Bovaclox® DC-Norbrook Laboratories ...
Modelling surface runoff using the soil conservation service-curve number method in a drought prone agro-ecological zone in Rwanda. International Soil and Water Conservat
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Runoff farming is reported to improve land productivity and crop yields in hot and dry climates. This study was conducted to assess the available rainwater that can be harvested in a conserved catchment in a drought prone ...