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Field evaluation and experimentation of farmers' striga hermonthica control strategies in western kenya
(2013)
Weed infestation in maize, especially the witch weed (Striga hermonthica), is a serious
problem in soils of western Kenya and thus low yield. Various control methods are in
place but their practice and adoptions by fanners ...
The Hematological And Cardiopulmonary Effects Of Epidural Xylazine, Lidocaine And Their Combinations In Acepromazine Sedated Dogs
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
A study was carried out to compare the effects of epidural xylazine, lidocaine and their
combination on hematological and cardiopulmonary parameters in dogs.
Fifteen healthy dogs were used in this study. The dogs were ...
Implication for in situ conservation of indigenous species with special reference to wild Coffea arabica L. population in mount Marsabit forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011)
Mt. Marsabit forest is the only forest in Kenya where Coffea arabica L. (Rubiaceae) occurs naturally in wild populations. This forest however is highly fragmented and decreasing at a rapid rate due to anthropogenic activities. ...
Tillage and Cropping Effects on Soil Water Dynamics and Crop Yields in Mwala District, Kenya
(2015)
Soil water conservation through tillage is one of the appropriate ways of
reducing soil moisture deficit in rain-fed agriculture. This study evaluated the
effects of tillage practices, cropping systems on soil moisture ...
Land use and land cover changes analysis: Linking local communities to land use and land cover changes using participatory geographic information systems (PGIS)..
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Land use and land cover changes are important processes that influence the dynamics of human-wildlife conflicts. Effective management of human-wildlife conflicts requires the participation of local communities and other ...
Evaluation of Sweetpotato Varieties for the Potential of Dual-Purpose in Different Agroecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Smallholder dairy farming is important in Kenya, however reducing farms into subdivisions over the past four decades has resulted in small farms. Meeting the nutritional requirements of high yielding dairy cows is now a ...
Effectiveness of Washing and Packaging On Shelf Life Extension Of Fresh Whole Kales
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)
This study was carried out with the main objective of evaluating the effectiveness of washing and plastic bag packaging in shelf life extension of fresh whole kales. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of ...
Effect of Sprouting and Fermentation on Phytic Acid, in Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris)
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)
Replenishing the earth: Spiritual values for healing ourselves and the world
(Doubleday Religion, 2010)
Professor Maathai argues that the key to self-empowerment and conservation lies in traditional spiritual values: love for the environment, self-betterment, gratitude and respect, and a commitment to service. These are the ...
The effect of geographical region of birth on the reproductive performance of the Nguni in southern Mozambique
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of place of birth on the reproductive performance of two Nguni ecotypes (Nguni and Landim) raised in a sub-tropical environment to enhance strategies for livestock ...