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A DNA-barcode for Melia volkensii Gürke (Meliaceae) and its phylogenetic relationship with some economically important relatives
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The study reports the first DNA-barcode and molecular phylogeny of the East African endemic tree species Melia volkensii using the standard two-locus plant barcoding genes (rbcL and matK). The two genes were amplified and ...
The utilizattion of medicinal plants by the Masaai community in arid lands of Kajado county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Arid and semiarid lands (ASALs) in Kenya endowed with many valuable plants used in primary
healthcare in the treatment of human diseases. Medicinal plants used by local communities of ASALs in Kenya
have not been well ...
The socio-economic drivers of bushmeat consumption during the West African Ebola crisis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Bushmeat represents an important source of animal protein for humans in tropical Africa. Unsustainable bushmeat hunting is a major threat to wildlife and its consumption is associated with an increased risk of acquiring ...
Enhancing attraction of African malaria vectors to a synthetic Odor blend.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The deployment of odor-baited tools for sampling and controlling malaria vectors is limited by a lack of potent synthetic mosquito attractants. A synthetic mixture of chemical compounds referred to as "the Mbita blend" ...
Draft genome sequence of "Candidatus Phytoplasma Oryzae" strain mbita1, the causative agent of Napier grass stunt disease in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Phytoplasmas are bacterial plant pathogens with devastating impact on agricultural production worldwide. In eastern Africa, Napier grass stunt disease causes serious economic losses in the smallholder dairy industry. This ...
Antifungal activity of essential oil of eucalyptus camaldulensis dehnh. Against selected fusarium spp.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the antifungal activity of essential oil (EO) of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. against five Fusarium spp. commonly associated with maize. The essential oil had been extracted ...
Visualization of house-entry behaviour of malaria mosquitoes
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Malaria mosquitoes often blood feed indoors on human hosts. The mosquitoes predominantly enter houses via open eaves. Host-seeking is odour-driven, and finding a host depends on the quality of the odour plume ...
Designing mAgriculture applications for rural smallholder farmers
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
CT has been widely accepted and adopted as
a key driver for various secto
rs of the economy for both
the developing and developed nations. In developing
countries, there have been ...
Quality Indicator framework for assessing DEel programs in Kenya: A Technological and Educational functional parameters approach
(University of Nairobi, 2016-04)
The demand for university education has continued to grow and hence there has been a phenomenal expansion in enrolments that is not matching with the expansion of facilities. Several policy reports commissioned by the ...
Application of the UTAUT Model to understand factors influencing the use of Web 2.0 tools in e-learning in Kenyan Public Universities
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The introduction of Web 2.0 tools has led to enhanced communication and collaboration in both social and academic environments. The focus of this study was to identify factors influencing the use of Web 2.0 tools in ...