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Genetic diversity among isolates of Colletotrichum Kahawae causing coffee berry disease and their interactions with varieties and breeding populations of Arabica coffee
(1998)
The objective of this study was to determine the nature and magnitude of
genetic diversity of Colletotrichum kahawae Waller & Bridge (1993), the causal
agent of coffee berry disease (CBD) and its implication on pathogen ...
Studies in Epidemiology and control of Rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(1998-09)
This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and control of rabies in Machakos District
of Kenya. The main objectives were: I) to design and implement a community-based, active
surveillance programme to estimate ...
Assessment of the potential of comfrey (symphytum asperrimum) as a source of vitamin a in a school feeding programme
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
The study was carried out in Gitathuru Approved School, Nairobi,
Kenya. A sample of 85 children (8-13 years) whose haemoglobin level
was <14 gms/dl were identified from a total of 106 children. All
the study subj ects ...
Influence of temperature and moisture content on the viability and vigour of eleusine coracana L. and amaranthus hybridus L. seeds during storage.
(1998)
The present study was carried out at the National Genebank of Kenya-KARl, Muguga
between September 1996 and August 1997. The study aimed at determining the progress and
extent of deterioration in seeds of two traditional ...
Computed tomography scan findings in low back pain at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1998-06)
A retrospective review of Lumbo-saral spine CT scans done from January 1994 to March 1998
was done. The pattern of abnormal findings was analyzed. In the study period 277 CT Scans of
the spine were done. Of these, about ...
Determinants of fertility decline in Kenya
(1998)
Despite one of the longest existing population policies amidst
record socio-economic development and relatively very low mortality
rates amongst sub-Saharan African countries I Kenya's fertility
remained high, resulting ...
Solid-phase peptide syntheses of oxytocin, oxytocin analogs and interferon short chain with the amide side-chain functionality of asparagine protected with 1-tetralinyl group
(1998)
The aim of the project was to transform ketones to the amines, which were
then used as precursors in the carboxamide protection of asparagine and
glutamine side chains. Peptide resins of oxytocin, oxytocin analogs ...
The Effect of Graded Doses of Heptachlor - a Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pesticide - on the Reproductive Performance of Adult Female (sprague dawley)Rats
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
Heptachlor is a pesticide for foliar, soil and structural (buildings) applications. It is particularly effective against termites. However heptachlor and related chlorinated hydrocarbons pose a special problem because they ...
The determinants and extent of home accidents in children under five years in Kisumu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1998)
A cross sectional survey was carried out in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya to measure the
extent and determinants of Home Accidents in 1465 children under the age of five years who
were obtained from a total of 774 households. ...
Factors Which Are Critical in Project Cost Overruns, a Case Study of Ministry of Water Resources Projects
(University of Nairobi, 1998)
This study sought to identify factors contributing to project cost overruns in the Ministry of Water Resources. The policy objective of the water sector is to create an enabling environment for orderly coordinated and ...