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E-2-hexenal promotes susceptibility to Pseudomonas syringae by activating jasmonic acid pathways in Arabidopsis
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2013-04)Green leaf volatiles (GLVs) are C6-molecules – alcohols, aldehydes, and esters – produced by plants upon herbivory or during pathogen infection. Exposure to this blend of volatiles induces defense-related responses in ... -
E-Readiness assessment of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(Information and Knowledge Management, 2015)The financial industry has in recent years embraced the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) such as e-banking for transactions, m-banking for payment channels development and ... -
Echinococcosis in sub-Saharan Africa: emerging complexity
(Elsevier, 2011)Cystic echinococcosis occurs in most regions of sub-Saharan Africa, but the frequency of this zoonosis differs considerably among and within countries. Especially human cases seem to be focally distributed. A number of ... -
Echinococcus spp. in central Kenya: a different story
(Parasitology Research, 2014)Research on cystic echinococcosis (CE) has a long history in Kenya, but has mainly concentrated on two discrete areas, Turkana and Maasailand, which are known to be foci of human CE in Africa. Here, we report on a survey ... -
Ecological, socio-economic and livelihood differentiation of Kenya’s Lembus forest proximate communities: The case of the Tugen and Lembus. Anthropologist
(2009)The Tugen and Lembus are indigenous communities found adjacent to the Lembus igenous forests. Other than these two communities, there are several others inhabiting this area the surrounding districts. The Lembus igenous ... -
Ecology and Environment
(2018-02)The following abstract was retrieved from the above mentioned reference:Ecology is the study of animals and plants in their relations to each other and to their environment. The term oekologie (ecology) was coined in 1866 ... -
Educational Cartoon Series on Index Based Livestock Insurance
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Effect of antenatal parasitic infections on anti-vaccine IgG levels in children: a prospective birth cohort study in Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Parasitic infections are prevalent among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. We investigated whether prenatal exposure to malaria and/or helminths affects the pattern of infant immune responses to standard vaccinations ... -
Effect of Auricularia auricula polysaccharide on characteristic structure, rheological properties, and tensile texture in whole wheat dough
(Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 2022-08)In this study, the effects of Auricularia auricula polysaccharide (Aap) on the quality of whole wheat dough (WWD) were investigated. The results showed that compared to the control, the content of ordered structure (β-sheet) ... -
The effect of biochar from rice husks on evapotranspiration, vegetative growth and fruit yield of greenhouse tomato cultivar Anna F1 grown in two soil types
(African Journals Online, 2022-09-03)Biochar made from crop residues has been shown to improve soil texture, soil porosity and soil structure. It can enhance fertilizer utilization, reduce leaching loses and hence improve nitrogen supply for plant growth. ... -
Effect of bound water on the quality of dried Lentinus edodes during storage
(Wiley, 2019)Water absorption is the dominant factor affecting the quality deterioration of dried Lentinus edodes. We therefore analyzed the effect of moisture content and dynamic water status on physical properties of the mushroom ... -
The Effect of Dividend Announcementon Share Price Changes for Companieslisted at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2014)The study sought to determine the nature of relationship between Dividend per Share and Share Price Changes, and the rate at which Share Prices reflect Dividend Announcement information for stocks traded at the Nairobi ... -
Effect of Drying on the Physical and Chemical Properties of Faecal Sludge for its Reuse
(Elsevier, 2020)This work explores the effect of drying on the chemical and physical properties of faecal sludge, and evaluates the reuse potential of the dried material. For the purpose of this study, the nutrient content, calorific value ... -
Effect of Electronic Procurement Technical Support Staff on Procurement Performance in Energy Sector State Corporations in Kenya.
(International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2019)Purpose: The general objective of this study was to investigate the effect of electronic procurement technical support staff on procurement performance in the energy sector state corporations in Kenya. Methodology: The ... -
Effect of Green distribution on the Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(Journal of Business and Management, 2020)The purpose was to determine the effect of green distribution on the performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was descriptive in positivist approach. Questionnaire were used to collect data from a random ... -
Effect of Hiring Practices on Workplace Diversity in Public Universities in Kenya
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2016)Globalization and internationalization are demanding that managers adapt new hiring policies and procedures to stay competitive. The traditional roles and responsibilities of managers need to change especially hiring ... -
Effect of Hot Air Drying on Volatile Components of Flammulina velutipes Detected by HS-SPME-GC-MS and Electronic Nose
(Elsevier, 2015)Volatile compounds are important factors that affect the flavor quality of Flammulina velutipes, but the changes occurring during hot air drying is still unclear. To clarify the dynamic changes of flavor components during ... -
Effect of inoculating selected climbing bean cultivars with different rhizobia strains on nitrogen fixation
(International Journal of Microbiology Research, 2013)Experiments were designed to investigate biological nitrogen fixation in indeterminate (climbing) bean cultivars namely Cargamanto, NG224-4 and G59/1-2. Greenhouse and field studies were carried out to determine ... -
Effect of Internal Control Environment on Financial Performance of Public Organisations in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2021)A conducive internal control environment ensures that there are procedures adhered to and this minimizes financial risks in the institutions. This study focused on establishing the effect of internalcontrol environment ... -
Effect of Internal Control Systems on Financial Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering & Management, 2018)The impact of maintaining functioning internal control systems in organizations has been insistently and vastly underscored due to its positive effects on financial performance. Several state firms in Kenya are characterized ...