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Diallel analysis of Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) varieties for important traits
(Academic Journals, 2010-08-04)
The breeding programmes of many crops use diallel analyses because of the genetic information they offer to breeders. Six morphological and agronomic traits of Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were studied to investigate ...
Occurrence and distribution of soil nematodes in cotton production areas of Kenya.
(2010)
A baseline survey was conducted to determine the occurrence and distribution of soil nematodes associated with cotton in major growing areas in Kenya. Such baseline data on soil nematode abundance, diversity and ecosystem ...
Evaluating diversity among Kenyan sweet potato genotypes using morphological and SSR markers
(2010)
Genetic diversity of 89 sweet potato genotypes was evaluated using morphological and
molecular markers. Eighteen aerial and sixteen storage root characters were used in the
morphological characterization. Analysis of ...
Effectiveness of antituberculosis treatment among patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy at Vihiga District Hospital in 2007
(2010)
In Kenya there is need for proper co-ordination of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and tuberculosis (TB) treatment as most (60%) of the TB patients are also human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive. This study aims to ...
Growth and nutrient uptake among three wetland plant species occurring in Lake Victoria basin in Kenya.
(2010)
Nutrient enrichment is one of the most serious threats to wetland ecosystems. Information is lacking, particularly concerning the response of wetland plants species in Kenya in regard to nutrient enrichment of wetlands. ...
Morphological Characterization of Five Newly Developed Lines of Arabica Coffee as Compared to Commercial Cultivars in Kenya
(ACADEMIC JOURNALS, 2010)
Five new lines of Arabica coffee and two existing commercial cultivars planted in the field were characterized morphologically. The objective of this study was to determine the level of morphological variation within and ...
Expression of metallothionein and tubulin in heavy metal-tolerant Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto (Diptera:Culicidae).
(Elsevier, 2010)
Anopheles mosquitoes have been shown to adapt to heavy metals in their natural habitats.
In this study we explored the possibility of using Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto as bioreporters for environmental heavy metal ...
Survey of sweet potato viruses in Western Kenya and detection of cucumber mosaic virus.
(2010)
Sweet potato is an important food crop worldwide, but several pests and diseases limit its
production. In eastern Africa, virus-induced diseases rank second to weevils in causing yield reduction. Symptomatic sweet potato ...
Chemical Properties Associated with Guts, Soil and Nest Materials of Odontotermes and Macrotermes Species from Kenya
(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2010)
Changes in carbon and nitrogen cycles in tropical soils affect soil functioning and ecosystem activity. Termites play important roles in carbon and nitrogen cycles, thus determination of levels of such compounds is essential. ...
Early performance of five newly developed lines of Arabica Coffee under varying environment and spacing in Kenya
(2010)
Knowledge of the effects of environment and genotype by environment (GxE) interaction is important to breeders in making decisions regarding the release of new cultivars. Five Coffea arabica lines coded CR8, CR22, CR23, ...