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The 'Cake on the plate' syndrome ... and how specialist tansy aphids avoid extinction by hungry predators and parasitoids: insights from the use of polymorphic microsatellite markers
(2008)
It was initially shown from 12.2 m high suction trap aerial density data and later confirmed using polymorphic molecular markers (initially allozymes, later high resolution DNA markers, especially microsatellites), that ...
Microsatellites from Lysiphlebus hirticornis Mackauer (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a specialist primary parasitoid attacking the specialist tansy aphid, Metopeurum fuscoviride Stroyan (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
(2008-10)
Nine polymorphic microsatellite loci were isolated from the specialist aphid parasitoid,
Lysiphlebus hirticornis. In addition, two published loci from closely related Lysiphlebus
species were also used. Allelic diversity ...
The Glossina proteolytic lectin (Gpl) gene is expressed only in members of Glossina species
(2008)
Differentiation of bloodstream-form trypanosomes into procyclics in tsetse flies
(Diptera: Glossinidae) is a crucial step in the establishment of midgut infections. A number
of factors have been implicated in the ...
Comparative assessment of total Phenolic content in selected medicinal plants
(2008)
This study was to compare the total phenolic (TP) content in extracts from eleven plant materials collected at different geographical locations in Kenya, Nigeria, and USA. These plants have been selected because the majority ...
Long-term effects of tillage, sub-soiling, and profile strata on properties of a Vitric Andosol in the Kenyan highlands
(2008)
Tillage alters the structure and composition of soil aggregates affecting infiltration rate (IR) and hydraulic conductivity (K). This study investigated the long-term effects of conventional, minimum, and no-tillage with ...
Impregnated dry Filter paper as an Alternative medium for Transporting Diarrhoeal Stool Samples
(2008)
Diarrhoea due to bacterial infections is a major cause of morbidity and mortality both in children and adults and hence lowers economic activity especially in developing countries. This is especially important in areas ...
Use of human nails as bio-indicators of heavy metals environmental exposure among school age children in Kenya
(2008-04)
Metal pollution and its health effects present a challenge currently facing the developing
countries. Metal poisoning is usually difficult and expensive to assess or screen in these
countries due to limited resources, ...
Kenyan Nurses’ involvement in managing hospitalized diabetic patients
(2008)
Diabetes is a global public health concern because the incidence, prevalence and financial burden are rapidly increasing. Clinical nursing research in developing countries is rare. This study examines nurses' involvement ...
Long-term effects of tillage, sub-soiling, and profile strata on properties of a Vitric Andosol in the Kenyan highlands
(2008-09)
Tillage alters the structure and composition of soil aggregates affecting infiltration rate (IR) and hydraulic conductivity (K). This study investigated the long-term effects of conventional, minimum, and no-tillage with ...
Agronomic Performance of three most Popular Commercial Watermelon Cultivars in Kenya as Compared to one newly introduced cultivar and one local Landrace grown on Dystric Nitisols under Sub- Humid Tropical Conditions
(Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN)., 2008-11)
Agronomic performance trial involving five cultivated watermelon accessions available in Kenya was conducted at Maseno University Research Fields for two seasons between year 2007 and 2008. The accessions included three ...