Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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SEABIRD TEMPERATURE REGULATION
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1992) -
Basal metabolic rate of Pacific golden-plovers
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1989) -
The ¤role of the kidney and the gut in osmoregulation
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1996) -
volume 234 (1992), author index
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1992) -
Biochemical and haematological effects of phenylbutazone in riding horses [anti-inflammatory agent]
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1982) -
Pests and diseases in green manure legumes: Prevalence and management
(2006)Pests and diseases are a major constraint to agricultural production in the tropical regions. several factors such as intensive cultivation, monoculture, tillage practices, use of agrochemicals, and decrease in soil fertility ... -
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(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2003) -
Morphometry and allometry of the postnatal lung development in the quokka wallaby (< i> Setonix brachyurus</i>): a light microscopic study
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2003)The postnatally developing lungs of the quokka wallaby, Setonix brachyurus, were investigated macroscopically and by light microscopic morphometry. Lung, parenchymal and non-parenchymal volumes as well as the components ... -
Comparative antibacterial effects of raw extracts and essential oils of Ocimum gratissimum L. against Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith)
(2011)Raw and processed products of Ocimum gratissimum reportedly contain some antibacterial effects. In this study, raw plant extracts and essential oils derived from leaves of Ocimum gratissimum were screened for their ... -
The morphology of the intestine of the entomophagous longfingered bat, Miniopterus inflatus: mucosal topography and possible landmarks.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy,, 1997)The intestinal tract of the longfingered bat, Miniopterus inflatus, was studied macroscopically, with the light microscope and the scanning electron microscope. The intestine comprised a small mass of coiled loops contained ... -
Cases Studies
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2002)Common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop in Kenya and is cultivated on an estimated 700,000 ha. A low average yield of 750 kg/ha is realized, against a potential of 1500 kg/ ha (Rheenen et ... -
Suppression of root-knot nematodes in tomato and cucumber using biological control agents
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2010)Antagonistic fungi are continuously attracting a lot of attention as alternatives to chemical control of root-knot nematodes. The egg-pathogenic fungus Paecilomyces lilacinus, particularly strain 251 has shown promising ... -
Efecto de prácticas de manejo de la fertilidad del suelo y Bacillus subtilis sobre nematodos parásitos asociados al frijol común, Phaseolus vulgaris
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2011)On-farm and on-station field experiments were carried out to determine the potential of combining Bacillus subtilis with soil fertility management practices for controlling plant parasitic nematodes associated with common ... -
The Pochonia chlamydosporia Serine Protease Gene vcp1 Is Subject to Regulation by Carbon, Nitrogen and pH: Implications for Nematode Biocontrol
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2012)The alkaline serine protease VCP1 of the fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia belongs to a family of subtilisin-like enzymes that are involved in infection of nematode and insect hosts. It is involved early in the infection ... -
Improvement Of Traditional Pasture Preservation Areas With Forage Legumes In Semi-arid Rangelands Of Kajiado District
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)