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The physico-chemical characteristics and some nutritional values of vegetable amaranth sold in Nairobi-Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
Twenty one major supermarkets and ten independent green grocers in the city of Nairobi were surveyed for types of vegetable amaranths sold and their post harvest handling. The nutrient composition of the vegetables was ...
Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes and their potential in the management of diamondback moth in Kale
(Asian Network, 2008)
The study was aimed at determing the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in different agroecosystems and their potential as biocontrol agents in the management of DBM. Soil samples were taken from a plant forest, ...
Effect of soil pH on postharvest pathological deterioration of sweet potato storage roots
(Horticultural Association of Kenya, 2008)
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is the world’s seventh most important food crop but its potential to contribute to food security and income generation is limited in tropical developing countries by its short ...
Management of aphids and aphid-transmitted viruses in stored seed potatoes in Kenya
(2008-08)
This study was carried out in two storage seasons viz. May to August 2002 and November 2002 to February
2003 to determine effectiveness of insecticides (bifenthrin, dimethoate, mineral oil, pirimiphos-methyl plus
permethrin) ...
Mechanisms of hypobiosis in haemonchus contortus of goats in semi arid aands (SAL) in Kenya
(Donald Namasaka Siamba, 2008)
The anthelmintic resistance has limited the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and thus has awakened
interest in the study of plants extract as a source of anthelmintics. These experiments were carried ...
Mechanisms of hypobiosis in haemonchus contortus of goats in semi-arid lands (SAL) of Kenya
(2008)
The anthelmintic resistance has limited the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants and thus has awakened
interest in the study of plants extract as a source of anthelmintics. These experiments were carried ...
Acute oral toxicity evaluation of some polyherbal formulations in albino wistar rats.
(Orgz, 2008)
The objective of the current study was to assess the acute oral toxicity of some herbal veterinary preparations in female albino Wistar rats as per the OECD guidelines for testing of chemicals, Acute oral toxicity-Fixed ...