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Expression Characteristics of CS-ACS1, CS-ACS2 and CS-ACS3, ThreeMembers of the 1-AminocycIopropane-l-Carboxylate Synthase Gene Familyin Cucumber {Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit under Carbon Dioxide Stress
(1999)We investigated the expression pattern of three 1-aminocydopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) synthase genes,CS-ACS1, CS-ACS2 and CS-ACS3 in cucumber (Cucumissativus L.) fruit under CO2 stress. CO2 ... -
Expression Characteristics of CS-ACS1, CS-ACS2 and CS-ACS3, Three Members of the 1-AminocycIopropane-l-Carboxylate Synthase Gene Family in Cucumber {Cucumis sativus L.) Fruit under Carbon Dioxide Stress
(Oxford University Press, 1999)We investigated the expression pattern of three 1-aminocydopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) synthase genes, CS-ACS1, CS-ACS2 and CS-ACS3 in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) fruit under CO2 stress. CO2 stress-induced ethylene ... -
Expression of a 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) oxidase gene in peach (Prunus persica L.) fruit in response to treatment with carbon dioxide and 1-methylcyclopropene: possible role of ethylene
(2004)In this study we investigated the effect of exogenous ethylene treatment on ethylene production, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate (ACC) oxidase activity and expression of an ACC oxidase (PP-ACO1) gene ... -
The Extent of School Management Support of ICT Tools Integration in Teaching and Learning of Kiswahili Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, 2018-09)Integration of technology in education is considered all over the world as a strategy of transforming the quality of education. The purpose of the study was to establish the extent of school management support in ICT ... -
The Extent to Which Public Universities in Kenya Experience Managerial and Environmental Challenges
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)The environment in which organisations operate is continuously changing, thereby posing challenges to the organisations, and higher education institutions are no exception. This study was undertaken to understand ... -
The Extent to Which the Content of Common Courses Offered Foster National Values Among the Youth in Private and Public Universities in Kenya.
(Kenya Journal Of Educational Planning, Economics & Management, 2016)This study sought to determine the extent to which the content of common courses offered foster national values among the youth in private and public universities in Kenya. The mixed method approach was employed for the ... -
Extreme Value Modelling of Rainfall Using Poisson-generalized Pareto Distribution: A Case Study Tanzania
(Science Publishing Group, 2019)Extreme rainfall events have caused significant damage to agriculture, ecology and infrastructure, disruption of human activities, injury and loss of life. They have also significant social, economical and environmental ... -
Facing the challenges of e-learning initiatives in African universities
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2007)This paper explores the possibility of bringing e-learning to African universities through collaborative networks of public–private partnerships. It is envisaged that this approach will solve the dual problem of ... -
Factor Analysis of Customers Perception of Mobile Banking Services in Kenya
(Sabinet, 2013)Mobile banking service, M-Shwari, allows users to save, earn interest and borrow loan over a short period of time using their mobile phones. The service has a potential to spur economic growth if consumers could understand ... -
Factors Affecting Distribution Performance for Pharmaceutical Products in Kenya’s Public Sector
(International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research Academy, 2013)This study examines the factors that affect distribution performance of pharmaceutical products in public sector in Kenya. It investigates the effect of financial capacity, transport outsourcing, third party relations and ... -
Factors Affecting Guidance and Counselling Programme in Primary Schools in Nairobi Province, Kenya
(Global Journal of Educational Research, 2010)The objective of this study was to establish the factors that affect guidance and counseling in primary schools. Guidance and counseling seems not to be adequately helping pupils with physical and psychological problems ... -
Factors affecting institutional transformation for regulated MFIs
(2015)Purpose - Regulating microfinance activities has been an important policy concern in improving financial inclusion and extending financial services to all. However, introducing a regulatory framework of any kind pushes ... -
Factors Determining Adoption of Block Chain in the Insurance Industry: A Case of Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020-12)Blockchain is receiving increasing attention from academy and industry, since it is considered a breakthrough technology that could bring huge benefits to many different sectors. In 2017, Gartner positioned blockchain ... -
Factors Influencing Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2017-05)The purpose of this study was to examine factors influencing firm competitiveness among the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya. Specifically the study set out to examine the influence of strategic leadership, ... -
Factors Influencing Maize Production in Rural Kenya: Case of Kisii County
(2018-07)Agricultural Sector in Kenya is the backbone of the country’s economy and the source of livelihood for majority of the rural population. The sector contributes about 26 percent of the country’s GDP, employs about 75 percent ... -
Factors Influencing Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment Process of Nairobi-Thika Superhighway Improvement Project in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2022-04)Public participation is a key component in environmental impact assessment and governance. Public participation is a process by which public concerns, needs and values are incorporated into governmental and corporate ... -
Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptation to Climate Variability in Kitui County, Kenya
(Juniper Publishers, 2018-02)The study was carried out to examine the factors and constraints that influence small farmers’ adaptation to climate variability in Kitui County. Descriptive survey design was used. Two villages, Kaveta and Mikuyuni, were ... -
The Factors Influencing the Teaching of HIV/AIDs Education in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish factors that influence Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) curriculum teaching in public primary schools in Kisumu East district. HIV/AIDS ... -
Factors Influencing Timely Syllabus Coverage in Public Secondary Schools: Teachers’ Perception i n Migwani Sub - County, Kitui County, Kenya
(Journal of Educational Policy and Entrepreneurial Research, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which teachers’ related factors (communication, conflict resolution, coordination and attitude) influence timely syllabus coverage in public secondary schools. The ... -
FARMCHEM’S DILEMMA:Coping with Distribution Challenges in the Supply Chain Management
(United States International University-Africa, 2011)It was on Monday, the 3rd of April, 2011, when Mr. Charles Mulinge, the Managing Director(MD) of Farmchem Limited, a firm dealing in agricultural input products, received a phone call. “Hallo!” he answered ...