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Acute abdominal aortic rupture in a Mare on transit
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
External parasites are regarded as the basic causes of retardation in growth, poor conditions
and lowered production in free-range chickens. However, information is lacking on the occurrence
of external parasites of ...
Performance chacterization of a dye-sensitized photovoltaic module under tropical weather conditions: the case of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The performance of a Dye-sensitized solar module (DSSM) of active area 175.12 cm has been investigated at a tropical climate area at co-ordinates 35.81 ᄚ East, 1.280 South. Investigation of the DSSM's performance parameters; ...
Plant growth promotion induced by phosphate solubilizing endophytic pseudomonas isolates
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The use of plant growth promoting bacterial inoculants as live microbial biofertilisers provides a promising alternative to chemical fertilisers and pesticides. Inorganic phosphate solubilisation is one of the major ...
Management of thrips (Thrips tabaci) in bulb onion by use of vegetable intercrops
(© International Academic Journals, 2012-05)
Field experiments were conducted between July 2008 and May 2009 to evaluate the effectiveness of intercropping carrot (Daucus carota), spider plant (Cleome gynandra) and French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) with onion in the ...
Assessment of soil seed bank from six different vegetation types in Kakamega forest, Western Kenya
(© 2011 Academic Journals, 2011-10)
Kakamega forest, the only rainforest in Kenya, has faced extensive fragmentation and degradation over
the last decades. Slow recovery of degraded areas is due to slow or no natural regeneration. An
assessment was conducted ...
E-readiness status and academic performance in technical training institutions in Kenya: case of Diploma in Information Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Many technical training institutions are currently investing in information and
communication technology so that they can improve ICT infrastructure and indirectly, the
e-readiness status. By attaining high levels of ...
Practical application Of the geometric geoid for heighting over Nairobi County and its environs
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Uptake and distribution of selected heavy metals by sweet potato plant varieties under green house conditions
(2010)
The extent to which cadmium, chromium, lead and zinc ions were absorbed and trans-located into
roots, stems and leaves of different sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) plant varieties from their
respective metal solutions was studied.
Anti-Schistosomal activity of five plant extracts on Swiss white mice infected with Schistosoma mansoni
(2014)
Schistosomiasis in humans is a major public health problem worldwide. Schistosomiasis occurs
in 76 tropical countries and it is estimated that 85% of the infections are in Africa. In Kenya, it is estimated that
3 million ...
Cashew Volatiles Mediate Short-Range Location Responses in Pseudotheraptus wayi (Heteroptera: Coreidae)
(2013)
Pseudotheraptus wayi Brown (Heteroptera: Coreidae) is a major pest of cashew in East
Africa, but little is known about its chemical ecology. Here, we show by using behavioral assays and
chemical analysis that some ...