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Responses of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to plant derived synomones: Laboratory and field cage experiments
(Taylor and Francis, 2005-05)
Laboratory and field cage experiments investigated the response of females of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes to two synthetic synomone components, the terpenoid ( E )-ß-farnesene and the green leaf ...
Genetic structuring of important medicinal species of genus Warburgia as revealed by AFLP analysis
(Springer, 2008-10)
The genus Warburgia (Canellaceae) contains four tree species that are of valuable medicinal importance and are all found in Africa. Genetic diversity present in wild populations of these species is under great threat due ...
PCR amplification of RoTat 1.2 VSG gene in Trypanosoma evansi isolates in Kenya.
(Veterinary Parasitology, 2004-03)
A direct card agglutination test for Trypanosoma evansi, CATT/T. evansi based on the predominant variable antigen-type (pVAT) RoTat 1.2 was evaluated previously in the field in Isiolo District, Kenya. Sixteen out of 51 ...
The Glossina Proteolytic Lectin (Gpl) Gene is Expressed Only in Members of Glossina Species
(Icipe, 2007)
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 transformation ...
Recruitment and Follow Up of High Risk HIV Negative Volunteers in Preparation For Vaccine Trials, Kenyan Case
(Springer Verlag, 2005)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) research will con-tinue to face significant barriers unless solution to enroll-ment and follow up are found. 30 high-risk HIV negativeindividuals were recruited and followed up every ...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Clinical and aetiologic types, therapy and quality of glycaemic control of ambulatory patients
(Kenya Medical Association, 2008)
Background:
Type 2 diabetes is a heterogeneous disease with multiple causes revolving around beta cell dysfunction, insulin resistance and enhanced hepatic glucose output. Clinical judgement based on obesity status, age ...
EDXRF analysis of local and imported pica soil samples
(Faculty of Science Kenyatta University, 2001)
Several studies have implicated trace metal metabolism with some human diseases. Energy
Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence(EDXRF)method was used to analyse pica soil samples, which
are consumed by some pregnant mothers in ...
In vitro activity of total aqueous ethanol leaf extracts of Ricinus communis on Leishmania major promastigotes
(2006)
The activity of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Ricinus communis was tested on Leishmania promastigotes in cell-free culture media. Serial dilutions of the extracts ranging from 500μg/ml, 250 μg/ml and 62.5μg/ml were ...
Challenges to Training Stakeholders for Management of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt
(2007-10)
Xanthomonas wilt of banana (BXW) is having a major adverse effect on banana pro-duction in the Great Lakes region of East and Central Africa. Equipping farmers with knowledge to recognise the disease and take appropriate ...
Combination of bleach and flourescent microscopy: a milestone in the diagnosis of smear negative tuberculosis
(East African medical journal, 2007-11)
The reliability of direct smear microscopy for diagnosis of tuberculosis has frequently been questioned due to low sensitivity. Treatment of sputum with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI) has been used to increase sensitivity in ...