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Reactions of Methyl Iodide and Halopropanes with Na0 Treated and Untreated NaX and NaY Zeolites
(Cambridge University Press, 2005)
Products formed from reactions of methyl iodide, 1-chloropropane, 1-iodopropane and 1-bromopropane with Na0 treated and untreated NaX and NaY zeolites were studied using solid state 13C NMR and IR spectroscopy. At room ...
Effects of Possible Spin-Spin Interactions on EPR spectra of Cu2+ exchanged Faujasite–X (I)
(Cambridge University Press, 2005)
The interpretation of the continuous wave electron paramagnetic resonance (CW-EPR) spectra of Cu2+ exchanged in Faujasite zeolite is not straightforward. Recent literature points to the role of both Cu2+ zeolite sites and ...
Influence of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Fertilizer on Growth and Leaf Yield of Kale (Brassica oleraceae Var. Acephala DC)
(AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, 2005)
Brassica oleraceae var. Acephala D.C. (kale, sukuma wiki) is the most important vegetable in Kenya but its production is hampered by low soil fertility particularly Nitrogen and Phosphorus. Most small holder farmers do not ...
Conservation and seed production of African leafy vegetables at Maseno University botanic garden, Kenya
(African Crop Science, 2005-12)
African leafy vegetables (ALVs) have been grown for centuries on the African continent. Although neglected they havemany advantages that include, nutritional and medicinal value, agronomic advantages and potential as ...
Selection, design and implementation of economic instruments in the solid waste management sector in Kenya: The case of plastic bags
(University of Nairobi., 2005)
The generation of solid waste has become an increasing environmental and public health problem everywhere in the world, but particularly in developing countries. The fast expansion of urban, agricultural and industrial ...
The prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum and its relationship to the nutritional status of HIV- positive children suffering from diarrhea in Western Kenya
(Kenya Society of Microbiology, 2005-10-17)
In this study, prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum was studied in relationship to nutrition amongst HIV positive children
with diarrhea as a presenting sign. Watery to loose stool and whole blood specimen were collected ...
Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and risk factors for Taenia solium taeniosis in Funyula Division of Busia District, Kenya
(Kenya veterinarian, 2005)
The prevalence of Cysticercus cellulosae in pigs was studied by antemortem lingual examination while the risk factors for Taenia solium taeniosis were evaluated by administration of a standard questionnaire. Antemortem ...
Coming of age: steroid hormones of wild immature baboons, Papio cynocephalus.
(2005)
Large gaps exist in our knowledge about common patterns and variability in the endocrinology of immature nonhuman primates, and even normal hormonal profiles during that life stage are lacking for wild populations. In the ...
Long term effects of nitrogenous fertilizers on tea yields, nutrients uptake and some soil chemical properties
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, 2005)
A field experiment was set up to determine long tenn responses of different rates of nitrogen fertilizers namely used in tea, N~KS 25:5:5:5 and NPK 20: 10: 10, on tea 'Ields, nutrient uptake and soil chemical properties. ...
Assessment of Constraints in Technology Transfer System and Policies which Limit the Realisation of High Green Leaf Production in the Smallholder Tea Sector of the Kenya Tea …
(African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), 2005-01-01)
Technological recommendations for maximizing green leaf production have been made available to
smallholder farmers by the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya (TRFK) through various publications.
Indeed TRFK has released ...