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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. ...
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)
Animal improvement for increased productivity and food availability
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
This module discusses important factors to consider when designing sustainable genetic improvement programmes, especially under tropical conditions. Previous attempts to launch breeding programmes in developing countries ...
The Desert Margins Programme Approaches in Upscaling Best-Bet Technologies in Arid and Semi-arid Lands in Kenya
(Springer Netherlands, 2011)
Kenya’s land surface is primarily arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) which account for 84% of the total land area. The Desert Margins Programme (DMP) in Kenya has made some contribution to understanding which technology ...