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The effects of maternal and infant vitamin A supplementation on vitamin A status: a randomised trial in Kenya.
(2007)
Postpartum vitamin A supplementation of mothers and infants is recommended, but the efficacy has been questioned. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, Kenyan mother-infant pairs were randomised to maternal vitamin ...
Soil nutrient content, soil moisture and yield of Katumani maize in a semi-arid area of Kenya
(2007)
Many farmers in Kenya’s semi arid lands cannot afford to purchase inorganic fertilisers to improve their
crop yields. They thus rely on traditional agronomic practices such as addition of crop residues, animal
manures ...
Step-wise group screening strategies for isolating defective items
(JKUAT Press Ltd, 2007)
Abstract. In this paper, we consider the application of stepwise
group screening procedure to blood screening in
populations with low human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
prevalence rate. Expressions for the saving rate ...
Reaction of some Kenyan wheat cultivars to head blight after inoculation with Fusarium graminearum
(2007)
Eight cultivars of wheat that are commonly grown in Nakuru and Nyandarua districts of Kenya were tested for their susceptibility to Fusarium head blight (scab) under green house conditions. The cultivars were inoculated ...
Physical activity patterns, dietary intake and health status among University of Nairobi lecturers in Kenya
(AJOL, 2007)
Health status based on lifestyle-related disease is a concern in many developing
countries, including Kenya. Factors related to such disease conditions, are important
in ensuring economic sustainability in future. Currently ...
The Distribution of Cu and Pb Levels in Soils and Acacia xanthophloea Benth. from Lake Nakuru National Park Kenya
(2007)
Environmental pollution with toxic metals continues to be a serious global concern. Pollution of soils with toxic trace metals have increased considerably since the onset of industrialization and urbanization (Nriagu, 1990; ...
Linear Estimation of Scale Parameter for Logistic Distribution Based on Consecutive Order Statistics
(Indian Statistical Institute, 2007)
Linear estimation of the scale parameter of the logistic population based
on the sum of consecutive order statistics, when the location parameter is
unknown, is discussed. A method based on a pair of single spacing ...
Effects of Insecticide Applications on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) Pollination in Eastern Kenya
(IDOSI Publications,, 2007)
Two insecticides (Dimethoate and Lambda cyhalothrin), commonly used in eastern Kenya to control
sunflower pests, were assessed to determine their use-effect on the crop pollination and its subsequent yield
Sunflower, cv ...
Fusarium culmorum: Infection process, mechanisms of mycotoxins production and their role in pathogenesis in wheat
(2007)
Fusarium culmorum is an important pathogen of wheat causing seedling blight, foot rot, and head blight (Fusarium head blight (FHB)) or scab. The pathogen is dominant in cooler areas like north, central and western Europe. ...
Sunflower pollinators in Kenya: Does diversity influence seed yield?
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A field experiment was carried out in
2004
and
2005
to study diversity
of sunflower (
Helianthus annuus
L.)
pollinators and their influence on seed yield in Makueni district, a semi
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arid area in Eastern Kenya. ...