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Phylogenetic relationship among Kenyan sorghum germplasms based on aluminium tolerance
(2015-08-21)Eighty nine (89) sorghum lines sourced from various parts of Kenya were used to determine phylogenetic relationships based on 10 DNA fragments at AltSB loci with SbMATE, ORF9 and MITE primers. Nine lines of varying ... -
Physiological characterization of kenyan sorghum lines for tolerance to aluminium
(2015-08-21)Eighty nine Kenyan sorghum lines were screened for tolerance to aluminium toxicity in nutrient solution. Relative net root growth; root tip aluminium content and variation in organic acid exudation were used to determine ... -
Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antiproliferative Activity of the Fruit of Annona muricata and Abelmoschus esculentus Pods against Selected Cancer Cell Lines
(Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2018-05-10)Incorporation of fruits and vegetables in diet can successfully be used in prevention and treatment of cancer. Annona muricata and Abelmoschus esculentus which belongs to the annonaceae and malvaceae family respectively ... -
Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antiproliferative Activity of the Fruit of Annona muricata and Abelmoschus esculentus Pods against Selected Cancer Cell Lines
(Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research, 2018-05-10)Incorporation of fruits and vegetables in diet can successfully be used in prevention and treatment of cancer. Annona muricata and Abelmoschus esculentus which belongs to the annonaceae and malvaceae family respectively ... -
Phytochemical Screening and Synergistic Antiproliferative Activity against Selected Cancer Cell Lines of Moringa oleifera and Indigofera arrecta Leaf Extracts
(European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2018-04)Medicinal plants present a plausible source for anticancer agents. Combination of plant extracts and plant-derived compounds with the currently used cancer drugs has shown a marked improvement of the conventional drugs' ... -
Plants used by abagusii traditional healers in the treatment of cancer and other inflammatory conditions
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2020)An ethnomedical survey of plants used by Abagusii traditional healers of South West Kenya in the treatment of cancer and other inflammatory conditions was carried out. A number of traditional healers were interviewed ... -
Political Clientelism and Sustainable Development: A Case of Kenyan Forest Policy
(Igi Global Disserminator of Knowledge, 2018)This chapter examines the dilemmas faced by policy makers and bureaucratic executives in implementing sustainable development policy objectives. The dilemma stems from the fact that while on the one hand, implementation ... -
Positive sanctions on children social development: an analysis of the influence of rewards in children social development in Kuria east sub-county, Migori county, Kenya
(Global Scientific Journal, 2021-11)Children's social development is the foundation for holistic learning. Many countries,, including Kenya have adopted uptake of positive sanction methods in form of rewards to promote children's social development as advocated ... -
Positive sanctions on children's social development: an analysis of the influence of rewards in children social development in Kuria East sub-county, Migori county, Kenya
(2021-11)Children social development is the foundation for holistic learning. Many countries including Kenya have adopted uptake of positive sanction methods in form of rewards to promote children social development as advocated ... -
A pragmatic analysis of impoliteness forms and strategies in Ekegusii arbitration discourse
(2021)Politeness is a pragmatic concept that assumes mutually cooperative behavior considerateness for others and polished behavior in verbal interactions. Politeness guards against harming the hearer and speaker’s self-esteem ... -
A Pragmatic Analysis of Impoliteness Forms and Strategies in Ekegusii Arbitration Discourse, Kenya
(Accelerating the world's research., 2020-07-07)Politeness is a pragmatic concept that assumes mutually co-orperative behavior considerateness for others and polished behaviour in verbal interactions. Politeness guards against harming the hearer and speaker’s self-esteem ... -
Pre- and post harvest factors affecting sorghum production ( S orghum b icolor L. Moench) among smallholder farming communities
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2014)A farm survey was conducted on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) as a staple cereal crop adapted in arid and semi – arid lands. The objective was to determine pre - and post - harvest factors affecting sorghum production. ... -
Pre- and post harvest factors affecting sorghum production (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) among smallholder farming communities
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2014)A farm survey was conducted on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) as a staple cereal crop adapted in arid and semi – arid lands. The objective was to determine pre - and post - harvest factors affecting sorghum production. ... -
Pre-colonial Luo land tenure systems and agricultural practices in Awendo sub county, Kenya
(International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches, 2019-09)This paper examined the pre-colonial Luo land tenure systems and agricultural practices in Awendo Sub County, Kenya. The objective was to account for the pre-colonial land tenure systems of the Luo and agricultural practices ... -
Pre-colonial Luo land tenure systems and agricultural practices in Awendo sub county, Kenya
(International Journal of Contemporary Applied Researches, 2019)This paper examined the pre-colonial Luo land tenure systems and agricultural practices in Awendo Sub County, Kenya. The objective was to account for the pre-colonial land tenure systems of the Luo and agricultural ... -
Predicament and Development Direction of Network Effectiveness Learning: Analysis and Research of Ergonomic Effectiveness
(Educational Research and Policies, 2022-08-31)Human Factors and Ergonomics play a key role in the design and development of computer applications and tools. This is a multidisciplinary approach used to ensure that systems and learning environments are designed to ... -
Pregnant Women’s Energy Consumption and Weight Gain: The Perspective of a Rural Community at Rongo District Kenya
(Discourse Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2014-08)Women in poor rural communities often consume diets that are deficient in energy. Maternal malnutrition continues to be a global problem. Population studies indicate that kilocalorie intake is usually less than recommended ... -
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
(American Institute of Science, 2015)Background: Anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally and of major public health concern in preschool children and pregnant women in developing world. In Kenya current anaemia rates are about 69 % among ...