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Breed diversification in south western Uganda: characterization of a new cattle farming system
(University of Nairobi., 2009-06)
keeping different genotypes (Holstein-Friesians or their crosses and pure Ankole) is emerging in
South Western Uganda. In this system the Ankole, cattle are being crossed with Holstein-Friesian
and the two genotypes are ...
Food - energy: Competing resources for land. Eastern Africa Environmental Network
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Application of Chow test to improve analysis of farmer participation in markets in Kenya
(2009-08)
High population growth rates and emergence of urban settlements provide opportunities as
well as challenges to economic development in many countries. While the supply of labour and
markets are potential positive outcomes ...
Challenges and opportunities in implementing REDD at the national level: the case of Ghana
(University of Nairobi,, 2009)
Temperature regulation of seed dormancy in Vernonia galamensis
(2009)
The seeds of Vernonia galamensis (Cass.) Less. contain 35-45% of triglyceride oil
rich in vernolic acid, a naturally epoxidized fatty acid with low viscosity. Naturally
epoxidized, vernolic acid is a potentially useful ...
Mechanics of running of the ostrich (Struthio camelus
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
Ostriches have been filmed running fast in their natural habitat. A female ostrich has been dissected and the principal bones, muscles and tendons in a leg have been measured. It is calculated that stresses up to 240 kN ...