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Optimization analysis of organic carbon concentration and sedimentation rate in the Anza Graben, Kenya.
(1995)
The Anza Graben is a major NW-SE structurally oriented sedimentary basin that lies in
the northern part of Kenya roughly between the latitudes 0° 30'N and 4°N, longitudes 36° 30'E
and 41°E. Three basins: North, Central ...
Chemistry and biological activities of Hypericum Lanceolatum
(1997)
The genus Hypericum belongs to the family Guttiferae and is represented by over 400
species. It is found widely distributed in the tropics as well as the temperate regions. This
genus is mainly characterized by the ...
In Vitro Culture Of The Passion Fruit, Passifloba Edulis Sims
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edults Sims) belongs to the family Passifloraceae. The genus
Passlflora Includes more than 350 species of sub-tropical vines, most of which climb by
tendrils. Only a few species are grown for ...
Some Aspects Of The Biology And Control Of Leaf And Fruit Spot Disease Of Citrus Caused By Phaeoramularia Angolensis Kirk In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
The leaf and fruit spot disease of Citrus also
referred to as the Kitale syndrome, is a new disease to
Kenya. The causal agent is identified as Phaeoramu7aria
ango7ensis. The disease has assumed epidemic levels in
Western ...
An ethnobotanical and phytochemical study of medicinal plants used to treat gastrointestinal disorders in children in Siaya district, Kenya.
(1997)
Although the local Siaya people attribute most of the diseases and misfortunes to spirits,
magical and religious practices or animal sacrifices are seldom sought to get rid of
diseases and illnesses, and these do not ...
Distribution, Abundance And Composition Of Zooplankton Along Three Transects, Off The Kenyan Coast
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Zooplankton was collected along three transects perpendicular to the coast usmg a
Multiplankton sampler fitted with 200 11mmesh size nets. These transects were located Gazi (4°
26"00 S, 40° 14"14 E), Sabaki (3° 09"17 S, ...
Sources Of Dissolved Inorganic Nutrient Fluxes In The Gazi Bay And Implications For Coastal Ecosystems
(University of Nairobi, 1997)
Nutrient fluxes of dissolved NI-I/, N02-, N03-, P043- and Si(OH)4 in the water column and nearshore sediments were measured in situ in the Mangrove, Seagrass and Coral reef biotopes of the Gazi Bay. The measurements were ...
Mechanisms Of Leishmania Uptake And Transmission By Phlebotomine Sand Flies (diptera: Psychodidae
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
Leishmania parasites undergo cyclical development in their vector sand fly through various stages before they can be transmitted by bite. Sand fly saliva aids in blood-feeding by modulating host-immune responses through ...