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Effect of grazing and canopy on Mediterranean ecosystem functioning: Carbon dioxide exchange and the dynamics of carbon and nutrient pools
(EGU General Assembly, 2010)
Mediterranean ecosystems occupy less than 5 % of the Earth's surface, yet they contain about 20 % of the world's flora, including important components in grasslands. In this study, important ecosystem functions (CO2 exchange, ...
Women academics' careers in Kenya
(Lancaster E prints, 2010)
This thesis examined the experiences of women academics in relation to their family contribution, educational experiences and, factors that motivated them towards academia, while highlighting strategies that they have ...
An investigation into the provision of support services for learners with physical disabilities in the two selected schools in Kisumu East district, Kenya
(2010)
This study investigated the provision of support services to learners with physical disabilities in Kisumu East District, Kenya. The study focused on provision of support services and their impact on socialization and ...
Human schistosomiasis is associated with endotoxemia and toll-like receptor 2- and 4-Bearing B Cells
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2010)
Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic trematodes. Individuals can accumulate hundreds of intravascular worms, which secrete a myriad of antigenic molecules into the bloodstream. Some of these molecules suppress immunity ...
An ethnic-specific polymorphism in the catalytic subunit of glutamate-cysteine ligase impairs the production of glutathione intermediates in vitro
(ScienceDirect, 2010-09)
Glutathione plays a crucial role in free radical scavenging, oxidative injury, and cellular homeostasis. Previously, we identified a non-synonymous polymorphism (P462S) in the gene encoding the catalytic subunit of ...
Impacts of selective logging on population structure and dynamics of a canopy tree (Oleacapensis) in Kakamega forest
(African journal of Ecology, 2010-08-03)
This study assessed the impacts of logging on the population
structure and dynamics of Elgon teak (Olea capensis), a canopy dominant in Kakamega forest. The objective was to ascertain and determine the regeneration status ...
Independent and small scale urban water providers in Kenya and Ethiopia
(ProQuest LLO, 2010-03)
In many urban centres of developing countries a large population is without access to water or are poorly served by the official water utilities. These rely on independent and small scale water providers (I&SSWPs). Such ...
CD23-Bound IgE augments and dominates recall responses through human Naive B cells
(American association of immunology, 2010)
Human peripheral blood BCRμ+ B cells express high levels of CD23 and circulate preloaded with IgE. The Ag specificity of CD23-bound IgE presumably differs from the BCR and likely reflects the Ag-specific mix of free serum ...
Impact of land use on the distribution and diversity of entomopathogenic nematodes in Embu and Taita Districts, Kenya
(Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2010)
Natural entomopathogenic nematodes(EPNs) are considered as potential biological control agents against soil-borne insect pests. This study was conducted to determine the impact of land use on the distribution occurrence ...
Inherently delayed germination of Elgon Teak (Olea capensis) seeds in Kakamega Forest, Kenya
(Kamla-Raj, 2010)
Olea capensis in Kakamega forest does not show any evidence of natural regeneration under the parent trees. This study sought to determine the factors that may be responsible for the lack of natural regeneration under the ...