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Higher education in animal breeding in developing countries–challenges and opportunities
(University of Nairobi., 2010-08)
Resistance of potato varieties to potato tubermoth (phthorimaea opercullela (Zeller).
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella Zeller; PTM) is a major pest of potato (Solanum
tuberosum L.) in the field and store, causing losses of up to 23-47 %. This study evaluated
varietal resistance to tuber moth in ...
An assessment of high quality honeys with a potential for Geographical Indication (GI) labeling and initiatives that add value to the honey sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Kenya has unexploited potential for creating monetary value from original and unique honey.
High quality and unique honeys can be labeled with Geographical Indication (GI). The study
was a preliminary survey that aimed ...
Major causes of calf mortality in peri-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)
The study reported data from 507 post-mortem records in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya. The records were from carcasses obtained ...
Consumption pattern and characteristics of potato crisps in Nairobi city, Kenya
(2010)
Objective: To determine the consumption pattern and characteristics
of potato crisps in Nairobi City, Kenya.
Methodology and results: Potato crisps consumption pattern was
studied using studied structured questionnaires ...
Evaluation of selected methods in the control of plant parasitic nematodes infecting carnation.
(University of Nairobi,, 2014)
Plant parasitic nematodes, whose control options are restricted, continue to cause enormous losses in crop production systems including carnations. This study was carried out with the aim of developing environmentally sound ...
Effects Of Substituting Maize With Rice-milling By-products In Commercial Layer Chicken Diets
(2011)
Inadequacy of high quality and reasonably priced poultry feeds constitute major challenges to the
development of a vibrant poultry industry. Maize and its by-products are the main energy
sources used in the manufacture ...
Factors influencing participation in microfinance services: the case of small holder farmers in Nyamagabe District, Rwanda
(2011)
Many smallholder farmers in Rwanda depend on agriculture directly or indirectly for their
livelihood, but often lack self-financing for their activities. Like in many other parts of the world,
such farmers are excluded ...