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Gross and Histopathology of Goats Feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya.
Ncebere, Jackson M; Mbuthia, Paul G; Waruiru, Robert M; Gathumbi, Peter K (University of Nairobi, 2021)Various plant species such as Opuntia stricta have developed defensive measures, namely, spines, thorns, and other sharp pointed structures to protect themselves from herbivores and other animals feeding on them. Opuntia ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plants of the Kakamega Country, Kenya Commonly Used Against Cancer
Ochwang’I, Dominic O; Kimwele, Charles N; Oduma, Jemimah A; Gathumbi, Peter K; Kiama, Stephen G; Efferth, Thomas (University of Nairobi, 2016)Phytochemical constituents of 35 selected anticancer medicinal plant extracts were analyzed by thin layer chromatography (TLC) for alkaloids, anthraquinones, xanthines, valepotriates, cardiac glycosides, ...