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Family Phytoseiidae in :Survey and ecological studies on phytophagous mites, predacious and soil mites in Egypt
(University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical Sciences, 1986) -
The Family «geraniaceae» In North-east Tropical Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Although the species of this family are all small herbs which are very rare, this paper has brought to light the most up-to-date information about the family in the Horn of Africa. The flora area is an interesting one since ... -
Farmer Perceptions on Indigenous Pig Farming in Kakamega District, Western Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2010)Objectives for this paper were to: study farmer beliefs and perceptions on local pig farming practices; and to explore opportunities for improved located production in selected villages of Western Kenya. The paper seeks ... -
A Fast and Accurate Analytical Method for Parameter Determination of a Photovoltaic System Based on Manufacturer’s Data
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Modeling and simulation of a photovoltaic solar system play a significant role in understanding its behavior in various environmental conditions. Utilization of the datasheet information in modeling and simulation of the ... -
The fate and dissipation of surface applied 14C‐DDE in a tropical soil
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemestry, 1996-10-19)The results of a study conducted to follow the dissipation, distribution and fate of 14C‐p,p'‐DDE in a tropical soil under field conditions are reported. 14C‐DDE was applied to soil columns in PVC cylinders (of lengths: ... -
Fate of 14c‐P,P'‐DDT in Kenyan tropical soils
(University of NairobiDepartment of Chemistry College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1994)The dissipation and degradation of 14C‐p,p'‐DDT in tropical soils of Nairobi were studied under field and laboratory conditions for a period of six months. DDT was found to dissipate much more rapidly from the soil under ... -
Fate of applied fertiliser nitrogen in a long-term maize-bean cropping system in Kenya
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The fate of cadmium introduced to soils
(Department of Chemistry, 1997) -
Fate of lambda-cyhalothrin in kales, tomatoes and cabbage from rural setting in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A vegetable is any part of a plant that is consumed by humans as food as part of a savory course or me al. They are highly nutritious and form as key food com modity in the human consumption. ... -
Feasibility for direct rapid energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) and scattering analysis of complex matrix liquids by partial least squares
(University of NairobiInstitute of Nuclear Science and Technology, 2012-11)The greatest challenge to material characterization by XRF technique is encountered in direct trace analysis of complex matrices. We exploited partial least squares (PLS) in conjunction with energy dispersive X-ray ... -
Feasibility of Low-Cost Seed Potato Storage in Kenya: The Case of Diffused Light Storage in Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)An on-farm storage trial was conducted at six sites in Nyandarua County using seed tubers of eight officially recognized Kenyan potato varieties and one commonly grown farmers’ variety called Cangi. The seeds were stored ... -
Features of the night-time f-region currents over equatorial Africa (august, 2001)
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)n this paper, we present the features of the equatorial F - region current systems over equatorial Africa during nighttime on 05 th August, 2001 observed at midnight. The observations have ... -
Fecundity and survival of tsetse maintained on immunized rabbits
(University of Nairobi.Department of Biochemistry, 1982-09)Female Glossina morsitans morsitans maintained on rabbits previously immunized with whole tsetse body (WTB), engorged tsetse guts (ETG) or gravid tsetse uteri (GTU) for three successive generations showed no increase in ... -
Fecundity and survival of tsetse maintained on immunized rabbits Kaaya Godwin P.; Alemu Patrick
(1982)Female Glossina morsitans morsitans maintained on rabbits previously immunized with whole tsetse body (WTB), engorged tsetse guts (ETG) or gravid tsetse uteri (GTU) for three successive generations showed no increase in ... -
The feeding behaviour, activity and trappability of wild female Glossina pallidipe in relation to their pregnancy cycle
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Female Glossina pallidipes Austen trapped with baited NG2B traps were subjected both to detailed ovarian dissection and to nutritional analysis. Using a calibration curve derived from dissected wild-caught, laboratory-held ... -
Feeding ecology of Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi, Oustalet 1882) on Samburu pastoral lands, Kenya
(College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007) -
Fertility of the small East African goat following pre-pubertal infection with Trypanosoma congolense.
(University of Nairobi, 1991)22 female and 20 male goats were infected with T. congolense, then treated with isometamidium chloride 5 or 7 weeks after infection. The goats were aged about 15 months at the time of treatment. Progesterone or testosterone ... -
FeS2 thin films prepared by spray pyrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 1997-06)In the present work FeS2 films have been grown by spray pyrolysis followed by sulfidation. The structural, optical and electrical properties of these films have been investigated. The films were found to be n-type with an ... -
Field and laboratory methods for research into the anatomy of east African Game animals
(University of Nairobi, 1966)Descriptions are given of various methods which have been used in the field and in the laboratory to obtain and investigate specimens for comparative studies of the anatomy of East African game animals. Fixation of the ... -
Field Evaluation of a Push-Pull System to Reduce Malaria Transmission
(2015)Malaria continues to place a disease burden on millions of people throughout the tropics, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Although efforts to control mosquito populations and reduce human-vector contact, such as long-lasting ...