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In Vitro Control ofPhytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants
(Hindawi, 2020-07)Tomato production is constrained by fungal diseases especially the early and late blight caused by Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans, respectively. Control of the two diseases is usually by use of synthetic ... -
In vivo anthelmintic activity of Callistemon rigidus ethanolic extract on Haemonchus contortus in goats
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)The present study was conducted in order to evaluate the in vivo anthelmintic activity of ethanolic extract of Callistemon rigidus on goat and define the probable involved phytochemical compounds. Phytochemical contents ... -
In vivo antimalarial and acute toxicity properties of hexane and chloroform extracts from Clausena anisata (Willd.) Benth
(2012)Background: Drugs are an important tool for control of malaria. However, drug resistance is likely to compromise available antimalarial drugs with time. As a result, efforts are being directed towards discovery and development ... -
Incidence and Extent of Substance Abuse among Secondary School Students in Nairobi Province, Kenya: Implications for Specialized Intervention
(Kenyatta University, 2010-10)Substance abuse has become a major challenge in secondary schools in Kenya. A study carried out in Kenya observed that 20% of adolescents aged between 12 and 22 years smoke cigarettes, 9% smoke bhang while 23% drink ... -
Incidence and severity of Fusarium wilt on Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea L.) landraces in Western Kenya
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Bambara nut, Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. is one of the indigenous legume crops grown in Kenya. The crop is highly nutritious and drought tolerant with the ability to produce higher yields than other legumes such as common ... -
Incidence of Brucella infection in various livestock species raised under the pastoral production system in Isiolo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2021-10)Background: We implemented a longitudinal study to determine the incidence of Brucella infection in cattle, camels, sheep and goats that were being raised in a pastoral area in Isiolo County, Kenya. An initial cross-sectional ... -
Income Inequality Measures
(Scientific Research, 2018-02)Income distributions are commonly unimodal and skew with a heavy right tail. Different skew models, such as the lognormal and the Pareto, have been proposed as suitable descriptions of income distribution and applied in ... -
Indentifying farmers’ preferences and constraints to maize production in two agro‑ecological zones in Burkina Faso
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: The low adoption of technologies, developed by research institutions, by farmers substantiates the need for client orientation in research and development. Hence, to bridge the gap between breeders and ... -
Independent Lung Ventilation for Re expansion Pulmonary Edema
(Scientific Research, 2013-09)Reexpansion pulmonary oedema (RPE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication with no clear cut guidelines for its management. When the injury to the lung is primarily one sided, conventional modes of ventilation can ... -
Indicators of Professional Competence for Sustainable National Development in Kenya
(2016)The indicators for professional competence in university education are desirable for assessment and prediction of sustainable national development. The goal was to create an evidence based focus ... -
Indigenous approaches for the management of termite and white grub in upland rice
(2014-01)Termites and white grubs are of regional importance in upland rain fed rice. Major insect pests in upland rice are stem borers, gundhi bug, mealy bug, root aphids, white grubs, and termites (Odontotermes obesus and ... -
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identifcation Based on Mitochondrial COI Barcode Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2018-06)Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ... -
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identification Based on Mitochondrial COI Bar code Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(oxford, 2018-10-26)Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ... -
Infestation Levels and Molecular Identification Based on Mitochondrial COI Barcode Region of Five Invasive Gelechiidae Pest Species in Kenya
(Oxford University Press, 2018-11)Invasive Gelechiidae pest species, namely Tuta absoluta, Phthorimaea operculella, Aproaerema simplixella, Sitotroga cerealella, and Pectinophora gossypiella are among the major constraints hampering agricultural economy ... -
Influence of Access to Land and Finances on Kenyan Youth Participation in Agriculture: A Review
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2014-09)The Kenya Government prioritized the development of the agricultural sector to achieving the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of sustainable food production. Kenya’s strategic plan, Vision 2030 positions ... -
Influence of access to land and finances on Kenyan youth participation in agriculture: a review
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK, 2014-09)The Kenya Government prioritized the development of the agricultural sector to achieving the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of sustainable food production. Kenya’s strategic plan, Vision 2030 positions agriculture ... -
Influence of alkaline earth metal cations; Ca2+, Sr2+ and Ba2+ on the structural and optical properties of MAl2O4: Eu2+, Nd3+ phosphors.
(2014)Eu2+ doped and Nd3+ co-doped MAl2O4:Eu2+, Nd3+ (M = Ca, Sr, and Ba) phosphors were prepared by a solution-combustion method. The obtained powders were investigated in terms of their phase composition, particle morphology ... -
Influence OF anticancer drugs on DNA methylation in liver of female mice
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2011-06)Epigenetic changes such as DNA methylation regulate gene expression in normal development. Methotrexate and Adriamycine are antineoplastic drugs that target DNA and enzymes acting on DNA. We aimed to evaluate their cytotoxic ... -
Influence of Budgetary Controls on Service Delivery in County Government of Nakuru in Kenya
(2010-10)In spite of collecting revenue from their jurisdictions, none of the county governments is financially autonomous. They have to rely on the disbursements from the central government. The general objective of this study ...