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Phenotypic, genetic and environmental trends in Kenya Sahiwal cattle
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1988)Records covering a 20 year period (1964-1983) on Sahiwal cows at the National Sahiwal Stud, Naivasha were used to estimate phenotypic, genetic and environmental trends of 305- day milk yield, calving interval, birth ... -
Phosphate sorption isotherms of selected soils of Kenya and maize response to phosphate fertilizer in the greenhouse
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1997)Phosphate sorption characteristics of eight selected soils of Kenya were determiner order to establish the influence of previous manure and phosphate (P) fertilizer applications. The soils were two ando-humic Nitisols, ... -
Phosphorus Fractions and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Influenced by Forest Conversion Into Other Land Use Types on Planosols in Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land-use conversion from natural forest to agriculture alter above and belowground biodiversity and soil properties due to reduced organic matter inputs and increased loss of topsoil through soil erosion. A study was ... -
Physical and chemicals changes taking place during extraction, concentration and storage of clarification guava
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Physical Land Evaluation Of Chonyi-Kaloleni Area,Kilifi District, - With Emphasis On The Suitability For Cashewnuts And Coconuts
(University Of NairobiDepartment Of Soil Science, 1983)A physical land evaluation was carried out on 13,000 ha in the Chonyi-Kaloleni area, Kilifi District, following the guidelines outlined in the framework for land evaluation. The present land use in the area ... -
Physical properties of crude oil from indigenous oilseeds in kenya compared tothose of petroleum and conventional Vegetable oils
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, 1994)Physical properties of crude oil from five indigenous oilseeds were determined together with their formulations based on their mixture with diesel. The effects of temperature and methods of extraction on some of the ... -
Physico-chemical characteristics, sensory profile and shelf stability of bread incorporating shelf-storable orange fleshed sweetpotato puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) puree has been promoted as a functional ingredient in bread with the overall aim of alleviating vitamin A deficiency (VAD). OFSP puree bread has been commercialized in many sub-Saharan ... -
Physico-chemical, sensory, and keeping quality of cassava flour produced by simple drying techniques
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1990)A study was carried out to determine the effect of temperature of dehydration on the total cyanide content of cassava, evaluate the keeping quality of cassava flour so produced and to investigate the possibilities of ... -
Physiological basis of yield differences in bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars
(Department of Soil Science, 1999)The study was conducted at the University of Nairobi Facul ty of Agr icul ture Farm, Kabete, located on la ti tude 10 5 I south and longitude 36° 44 I east at an altir.ude of about 1800 metres above sea level. The study ... -
A physiological study of Mu, delta and kappa opioid receptors in the naked Mole-rat (heterocephalus Gurer): Their roles in thermal and chemical nociception and behaviour
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology, 2003)The aims of this study were to investigate the following: (a) Antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor-selective drugs on thermal pain (Hot plate test) and chemical pain (Formalin test and Modified acetic acid test) ... -
A physiological study of the oploid receptors in the naked mole rat (heterocephalus label)
(Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2003)The aim of the study were to investigate the following,antinociceptive effects of opioid receptor selective drugs on thermal pain(hot plate test)and chemical pain(formalin test and modified acetic acid test)and behavioural ... -
The physiology of Digestion and Metabolism in the Red deer
(1968)Serum acid phosphatase was measured in patients with enlarged benign and malignant prostate before and after rectal examination. Amongst the patients with benign glands, rectal examination did not produce any significant ... -
Physiology of flowering in red raspberry rubus idaeus L.
(UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN·-MADISON, 1978)Under the supervision of Professor Malcolm N. Dana The effect of low temperature in flowering of red raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) and also the possible involvement of endogenous gibberellins and cytokinins in flower induction ... -
Physiology of growth regulation in strawbehry, fragarla X anassa duch.
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Phytochemical Investigation And Antimicrobial Activity Of Blighia Unijugata Bak (Sapindaceae)
(University Of NairobiDepartment Of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2009)Blighia unijugata Bak (Sapindaceae) is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments. An infusion of the pounded roots is used to treat fever in East Africa. The ... -
Phytochemical and Toxicological Evaluation of Croton Menyharthii From Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The use of plants for primary health care has increased tremendously over the last few decades especially in developing countries. However, the health benefits claims and safety profile of most plants is yet to be validated. ... -
Phytochemical Characterization and Biopesticidal Activity of Aqueous Plant Extracts Against French Bean Thrips and Aphids
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In Kenya, French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is grown by small scale farmers mainly for exports markets. Production is majorly affected by due to moisture stress content, low soil fertility, insect pests such as bean ... -
Phytochemical Composition, Toxic Effects, and Antimicrobial Activity Studies of Digitaria Abyssinica (a. Rich.) Stapf (Poaceae) Rhizome Extracts Against Selected Uropathogenic Microorganisms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most severe public health problems that affect over one hundred and fifty million people worldwide annually. They are caused by a wide range of microorganisms where Escherichia ... -
Phytochemical investigation of three leguminosae Plants for larvicidal activity against aedes aegypti
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The family Leguminosae is known to synthesize a range of flavonoids and isoflavonoids that possess wide varieties of biological activities. Among these, larvicidal activity is associated with the rotenoids; mainly found ... -
Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial Activity and Acute Toxicity of Aloe Turkanensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind’s history. Due to antimicrobial resistance becoming a global problem with far reaching implications for the ...