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Abdillahi, MM-, Tschanen, W. and Snook, RD Microwave-induced plasma emission spectrometric determination of bromide
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Abnormal terns, sick sea and shore birds, organochlorines and arboviruses in the Indian Ocean
(University of Nairobi, 1977-07)It has been suggested that congenital abnormalities and defects of feather growth of young terns along the east coast of the USA may be due to organochlorine pollution. Similar abnormalities are also found in young terns ... -
Aboveground standing crop, protein content and dry matter digestibility of a tropical grassland range in the Nairobi National Park, Kenya
(Wiley, 1992)Estimates of aboveground standing crop were carried out over a seven-month period in the Nairobi National Park, Kenya. Standing crop varied according to the rainfall period, more during the growing season (March to June) ... -
Absorption of Congo red dye from aqueous solutions using roots of eichhornia crassipes: kinetic and equilibrium studies
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Absorption of Congo red (CR) from aqueous solution using dried roots of Eichhornia crassipes was studied. Batch experiments were carried out for sorption kinetics and isotherms. Experimental results obtained showed that ... -
Abstracts-Design and Synthesis of Potent Truncated Glucagon Antagonists
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Abundance And Diversity Of Soil Mites (acari) Along A Gradient Of Land Use Types In Taita Taveta, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, University of NairobiDepartment of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and TechnologyDepartment of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural SciencesNational Museums of Kenya, 2011)The abundance and diversity of soil mites was monitored along a gradient of land use types (LUTs) during the wet seasons in soils of Taita Taveta, Kenya. Sampling of mites from soils was carried out in eight LUTs which ... -
Abundance and Population Structure of the Blacklip Pearl Oyster, Pinctada margaritifera l. 1758 (Bivalvia: Pteriidae), in Coastal Kenya
(Western Indian Ocean Marine Science AssociationDepartment of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2002)Pearl oysters are an important marine resource within the Indo-Pacific oceans. They are widely cultured for the production of black pearls, their flesh is eaten, and their shell, known as mother-of-pearl (MOP) is used in ... -
Abundance anddiversity of bacillus subtilis andplant parasitic nematodes affecting common bean (phaseolus vulgaris) under different soil fertility management systems
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2010)Plant parasitic nematodes cause an estimated US$100 billion in damage to agricultural crops worldwide and the most studied natural enemies of nematodes are bacteria and fungi. This study sought to evaluate the influence ... -
Acacia tree exudates: Their composition and use as a food source by baboons.
(University of Nairobi, 1978) -
Acantholaimus(chromadoridae:nematoda)fromtheIndianOcean:
(University of Ghent, Department of Morpholog y, Systematics & Ecology, Marine Biolog y Section,, 1997)Seven species of the Acantholaimus are described. Acantholaimu s vermeuleni sp.n. is characterised by labial and cephalicsensilla that are located at the same level, two post amphidialsetae on the dorso-lateralside and a ... -
Acaricidal activity of Margaritaria discoidea (Euphorbiaceae) plant extracts against the ticks Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Amblyomma variegatum (Ixodidae)
(Uniiversity of Nairobi.School of Biological Sciences, 1995)A water soluble extract of M. discoidea, an African indigenous plant induced high mortalities in nymphs of both Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, and Amblyomma variegatum and in adult R. appendiculatus, but not in adult A. ... -
Acaricide resistance in livestock ticks infesting cattle in Africa: Current status and potential mitigation strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2022-05)In many African countries, tick control has recently been the responsibility of resource-poor farmers rather than central government veterinary departments. This has led to an increase in acaricide resistance, threatening ... -
Access, sources and value of new medical information: views of final year medical students at the University of Nairobi
(Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi., 2009-01)Summary Objectives To evaluate final year medical students' access to new medical information. Method Cross-sectional survey of final year medical students at the University of Nairobi using anonymous, self-administered ... -
Accumulation of DDT residues in aquarium fish, sediment, plant and water," Accepted, J. Environment International.
(College of biological and physical science, 2013-07-02) -
Accumulation of fluoride in plants and vegetables
(Department of Chemistry, 1994)Fluoride in plant and vegetable samples has beendetermined using the ion selective electrode.The analysis was carried out after ashingthe samples onan open flame, adding perchloric acid and allowing the hydrogen fluoride ... -
Achieving sustainable food production in Africa: Roles of pesticides and biological control agents in integrated pest management
(University of Nairobi.School of Biological Sciences, 1994-04)Food production in Africa is declining, while her population is increasing rapidly. Some factors responsible for low food productivity are mentioned; special attention is given to the problem of agricultural pests. The ... -
An Acousto-Ultrasonic Study of Model Defects in Model Ceramics and Ceramic Composites
(School of Physical Sciences, 1991) -
An Acousto-Ultrasonic Study of the Effect of Porosity of a Sintered Glass System
(School of Physical Sciences, 1994) -
Acquisition of resistance to the tick Amblyomma variegatum in Boran cattle, Bos indicus and the effects of Trypanosoma congolense and Babesia bigemina on host resistance
(University of Nairobi.School of Biological Sciences, 1996-04)Resistance was induced in cattle to the tick Amblyomma variegatum by five consecutive infestations with nymphs and adults. Using the principal component analysis (PCA), it was found that percentage of adults engorged, ...
