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Identifying elite rhizobia for commercial soybean (glycine max) inoculants
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Existence of highly effective rhizobia in African soils is under exploited since commercial inoculants still contain exotic cultures from United States of America. Bio-prospecting was conducted in Kenya to identify elite ... -
Identifying potassium-deficient soils in Kenya by mapping and analysis of selected sites
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)Potassium (K) deficiency is emerging in intensively cropped soils of Kenya, but the magnitude of the problem has not been determined. This study was conducted to ascertain the possibilities of mapping K-deficient soils by ... -
Imagery Phenotyping and Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci for Northern Leaf Blight (Nlb) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Northern leaf blight (NLB) is a major foliar disease caused by fungus Exserohilum turcicum that leads to limited production of cereals in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Maize is normally susceptible to NLB from the seedling stage ... -
Immunization of Rabbits with Antigens from the Tick Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus (Neumann, 1901)
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1982)The behaviour of larvae and nymphs of B. appendiculatus infested on naive rabbits displayed a sequence of events when released on the ears. Complete attachment was attained after 18-24 hours of tick application. Engorged ... -
Immunization of the rat against taenia taeniaefomis
(Department of Microbiology and Public Health, University of Nairobi, 1978)In vitro products and saline soluble antigens derived from Taenia taeniaeformis metacestodes were shown to stimulate significant resistance against challenge in rats. Unless necessary, for experimental purposes, each ... -
Immunodiagnosis and seroepidemiology of cysticercus bovis infection in cattle in Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1977-10)Cysticercosis and taeniasis in animals and man, respectively are widespread in the world and are of great economic and public health importance in East Af'r-i ce , In Kenya, the prevalence of Cyst~~ercus bovi~ infection ... -
Immunodiagnosis of Bovine Cysticercosis using selected antigens
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1984)Despite significant advances in the development of cestocidal agents and improved understanding of the epidemiological factors affecting the transmission of tapeworms, there has been in fact an increase in human taeniasis ... -
Immunodiagnosis of hydatid disease in livestock using an intradenmal test and an enzyme immunoassay
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and ToxicologyDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1984)A variety of methods based on immunological principles have been tried for the diagnosis of hydatid disease but largely with unsatisfactory results. One of the oldest illethods is the Casoni test which gives a reaction of ... -
Immunohistochemical and biochemical characterization of retroviral-related antigens expressed in normal baboon placenta and other tissues
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Physiology, 1997)The genomes of all eukaryotes contain multiple copies of DNA sequences that are related to sequences found in infectious retroviruses . Endogenous retroviruses (ERV s) are generally non-pathogenic except in mice where ... -
An Immunological Model of Trypanosoma (Tkypanozoon) Brucei Brucei in the Vervet Monkey (Cercopithecus Aethiops)
(University of Nairobi, 1982)The vervet monkey was susceptible to two stocks and a clone of T. brucei. At a dose of 1 x 10"* inoculated parasites the stocks killed the monkeys either in acute or chronic infection. Also, the cloned parasite showed ... -
Immunotherapy of post-surgical alveolar hydatid disease (AHD)
(University of NairobiTHE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK, Department Of Biology, 1994)Immunotherapy of post-surgical Alveolar Hydatid Disease (AHD) was attempted using an attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis (BCG) in this study. Gerbils were subcutaneously infected with Echinococcus multilocularis. ... -
Impact Assessment of Integrated Pest Management Strategy for Control of Mango Fruit Fly on Women Decision Making Among Smallholder Mango Producers in Machakos County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Improved technology increases agricultural productivity which translates to increased income from the farm. This escalates women loss of control to agricultural production and marketing due to persistent gender disparities ... -
Impact of Adoption of Improved Integrated Pest Management Practices in the Suppression of Mango Fruit Fly Infestation in Embu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Fruit fly infestation is the most limiting constraint in mango production in Kenya. To enhance the suppression of this invasive pest, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology developed an auto-dissemination ... -
Impact of Adoption of Push-pull Technologies on Smallholder Maize Farmer’s Productivity in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The push-pull technology (PPT) as an alternative to conventional pesticide use in the control of fall armyworm (FAW) and stemborer pests in maize production has received considerable attention in the recent past. However, ... -
Impact of Agribusiness Empowerment Interventions on Skills Development and Livelihood Outcomes: Evidence From the Enable Programme in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Agribusiness empowerment programmes have become a common strategy to promote youth agripreneurship, help young people develop relevant skills, improve the performance of youth-led agribusiness enterprises, and invariably ... -
Impact Of Agricultural Training Programmes On Youth Agripreneurship Performance And Empowerment In Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Within the framework of potential strategies to reduce youth unemployment in Nigeria, agriculture has been identified as one with remarkable employment opportunities which could change the economic status of young people. ... -
Impact of apiculture on livelihoods and conservation of Nyando wetlands
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Apiculture is bee keeping for the purpose of honey, wax and propolis production. In Kenya bee keeping hasn’t been fully exploited as an alternative livelihood activity in wetlands conservation. Due to climate change and ... -
The impact of changing land use patterns on the numbers and distribution of livestock and wild herbivores in the Tana River District, Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 1992-02)The intent of this study was to examine the impact of changing land use patterns on the numbers and distribution of livestock and wild herbivores in the Tana River District, Kenya. A multi-method approach of aerial ... -
The impact of child feeding practices on the nutritional status of children 0-24 months in Belet Hawa district, Gedo Region Somalia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology & Nutrition, 2011)Despite food ration distribution, presence of feeding programmes and provision of free health care, during emergencies, malnutrition and morbidity persist and constitute a threat to child survival, growth and development ...