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Studies on the efficiency of two breeding methods applied to improve yield and quality in two maize populations carrying Brachytic-2, Opaque-2 and Sugary-2 genes
(1981)A study was conducted on normal KCR and KCE and their modified mutant populations carrying brachytic-2, opaque-2 and sugary-2 genes. The objective was to study the effect of three mutant genes on yield and protein ... -
Studies on the epidemiology and chemotherapy of trypanosoma evansi infections in camels
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1990)The field studies reported in this thesis on epidemiology and chemotherapy of Trypanosoma evansi in camels were conducted for a period of 18 months on two herds of camels located at Ngurunit and Olturot, in Marsabit ... -
Studies on the epidemiology of trypanosoma evansi infection in camels in selected areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Studies on the Epidemiology of Trypanosoma evansi infection in Selected areas of Kenya: The study covered four camel herds namely: KULAL, NGURUNIT, OLMAISOR and GALANA. All these herds, except GALANA, are north of the ... -
Studies on the hatching growth and energy metabolism of ostrich chicks struthio camelus var.Dometicus
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Studies on the interaction between root-knot nematodes and the bacterial wilt pathogen in potato production systems in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1999)A survey of bacterial wilt and root knot nematodes associated with potato was carried out in three potato producing districts of Kenya namely Nyeri, Nyandarua, and Meru. Sampling was done in 30 randomly selected. farms ... -
Studies on the microflora in suusac, a Kenyan traditional fermented camel milk product
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2004)The purpose of the study was to determine the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts associated with the traditional fermented camel milk product (suusac) of the Somali community in Kenya. The traditional method of suusac ... -
Studies on the mycoflora of coffee leaf surfaces
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1980)Several methods, including disk plating, leaf washing, leaf maceration, sporefall, and sellotape impression techniques were used in isolating coffee leaf surface mycoflora. Leaf surfacesof cultivars of Coffea arabica ... -
Studies on the Nutritive Evaluation of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) as a Protein Supplement in Broiler Starter Feeds
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Studies were conducted to evaluate the nutritional quality and acceptability of pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) as a protein supplement in chick feeds. Raw pigeon peas were included in starter diets at levels of 0, 10, 15 and ... -
Studies on the occurrence and sources of organochlorine pesticide residues in eggs from Embu and Meru districts
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Studies on the pharmacokinetics and some potential adverse effects of tetracyclines
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1985)The tetracyclines have, next to the penicillins"been the most widely used antibiotics. There are still, however, problems and less well investigated aspects associated' with their use. The present investigation compares ... -
Studies on the possible causes of losses in Ostrich production in selected ostrich Farms in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2009)Commercial ostrich farming is rapidly becoming a desirable alternative source of profitable meat production among small holder farmers in Kenya. However ostrich farming in the country is severely constrained by high egg ... -
Studies on the pre-harvest sprouting resistance of Kenyan commmercial varieties of wheat (Triticum aes tivum L.)
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1983)In searching for pre-harvest sprouting resistant wheats (Triticum aestivum L.) for breeding purposes in many countries, one of the major hindrance has been the identification of varietal factors governing the resistance ... -
Studies on the role and regulation of the male accessory reproductive gland secretions of the cotton stainer,dysdercus fasciatus signoret (heteroptera: pyrrhocoridae)
(Agricultural Entomology, University of Nairobi, 1986)It has been established that in most insects, reproduction is under the influence of hormones produced by the neuroendocrine system. The mechanism of such influence, particularly its role in the regulation of the male ... -
Studies on the susceptibility of the Orma and Galana Boran cattle to trypanosome infection
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology,, 1988)Genetic resistance to trypanosomiasis in cattle is a trait generally ascribed only to the Bos taurus breeds indigenous to West Africa, namely, the N'Dama and West African shorthorn. Differences in susceptibility to ... -
A study of alley chopping maize and green gram with leucaena leucocephalla (lam) de wit at Mtwapa, Coast Province, Kenya
(Department of Agriculture, 1988)Crop yields in the Kenya Coastal lowlands are low because of poor soil fertility and high weed infestation. The sandy soils (92% sand), deficient in all major nutrients N,P,K, are highly leachable and" fertilizer application ... -
Study Of Antimicrobial, Analgesic And Toxic Properties Of Vernonia Hymenolepis (a. Rich).
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Traditional medicines have been used since ancient time for treatment of various ailments including dental diseases. Inadequacy of dental facilities and high cost of modern treatment has resulted to increased use of ... -
Study Of Antimicrobial, Phytochemical And Toxicological Properties Of Selected Plants Used In The Management Of Sexually Transmitted Infections In Samburu County, Kenya
(2014)According to World Health Organization (WHO), the traditional systems of medicine provide primary health care for over 80% of the world population. Antimicrobial resistance is now a major pitfall in the use of conventional ... -
Study of antiplasmodial activity, cytotoxicity and acute toxicity of Zanthoxylum chalybeum ENGL, and Vernonia lasiopus o. Hoffman
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Malaria continues to cause heavy morbidity and mortality and it is the fifth leading cause of death globally. The disease causes over one million deaths annually and affects many more, particularly due to increasing ... -
A study of bovine mastitis control in Nyeri, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1984)This investigation vas carried out to determine the incidence of mastitis in a specified area, King’ong in Nyeri, to evaluate the effectiveness of the various methods in reducing the level of mastitis under the 'Kenyan ... -
Study of combining ability tests in pyrethrum (chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium vis)
(University of NairobiFACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, 1979)Pyrethrins yield is the most important aspect of pyrethrum breeding, which is mainiy dependent on two major components, flower yield and pyrethrins content. Other important characters are flower size, dry matter cpntent ...