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Generation Mean Analysis For Diplodia Ear Rot Resistance In Tropical Maize Inbred Lines
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Diplodia ear rot caused by Stenocarpella maydis (Berk) Sutton is one of the most important fungal diseases of maize in the tropics. Breeding programs in Eastern and Southern Africa have developed maize inbred lines with ... -
Generation of wind velocity fields with special reference to interpolation methods
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The Generation Y Consumer Behavior and Its Influence on Economic Pillar of Kenya Vision 2030
(School of Business, 2012)Young people in emerging nations are growing up as their horizons, buying power, and future prospects continue to brighten. This rising young world, exposed to global media and global consumer culture through the Internet, ... -
Generational tension and democratic transformation in Meja Mwangi's ''The big chiefs''
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)We recognize the fact that due to globalization and technological advancement new sources of knowledge have come to the fore. It should be remembered that the young are relatively advantaged in accessing this new knowledge ... -
Genered coverage : women representation by the media and its influence on the political and democratisation process in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Gender equality and equity as a developmental concept is a concern for most of the developing countries where the disparity rates are still high. Despite several socioeconomic improvements, and advocacy towards women ... -
Generic competitive business strategies and performance of micro and small enterprises in Nairobi: an empirical validation of the MSE typology
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Competitive business strategy typologies classify business strategies based on common elements and provide a framework for gaining competitive advantage in the market. In Sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that the ... -
A generic model for un-interfered access to streaming audio files by the visually impaired
(University of NairobiSchool of Computing and Informatics, 2012)The use of multimedia content has increased dramatically over the last few years, but people with limited or no vision have not been able to fully enjoy the benefits of these advances because most of the content has been ... -
Generic Strategies And Competitive Advantage Of Bata Shoe Company
(UoN, 2019)The study was purposed to reveal the linkage between generic strategies and competitive advantage of Bata Shoe Company, Kenya. Case study was used as a research design with Interview guide being used to collect primary ... -
Genesis and geochemical characterization of clay deposit of Kyatune area, southeastern Kenya
(Department of Geology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The area of study (Kyatune) is located in Southeastern Kenya in Kitui County. The trading centre is located at longitude 38° 6’ 59.5’’ E and latitude 1° 46’ 12.4’’ S and is composed almost entirely of rocks of the ... -
Genesis of Carbon Dioxide and Associated Characteristics of Selected Mofette Springs in the Eastern Mt. Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The Eastern Mt. Kenya region has a significant number of mofette or cold CO2-rich springs which have not been fully investigated previously. They include Gikumene, Kathathantu, Kiambogo, Mbwinjeru, Mulathankari, Nthungu, ... -
The genesis, classification and erosion susceptibility of the soils of the semi - arid Sirima and Mukogodo catchments, Laikipia District, Kenya.
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1991-12)The two study catchments are Mukogodo and Sirima in Laikipia District. The objectives of this study were: to study the influence of soil forming factors on the development of the soils of the study areas; to study the ... -
Genetic analyses of pod shattering and agronomic traits of soybean (glycine max (l.) merr.) genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Pod shattering is an important constraint associated with 34 to 99% loss in productivity of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). Common management strategies such as early harvesting and harvesting when temperature is still ... -
Genetic Analysis Of Resistance To Aspergillus Ear Rot And Aflatoxin Accumulation In Maize (Zea Mays L.) Inbred Lines
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Recurrent aflatoxin contamination in maize has been a major problem in Kenya as it consistently causes loss of produce and lives resulting to massive economic losses. Kenyan maize germplasm are susceptible to aflatoxin ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to maize streak virus among mid-altitude maize inbred lines
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2009)Maize streak virus disease (MSVD) is the most destructive viral disease of maize in the Sub- Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the disease results in reduction of crop dry matter and grain yields. Like most foliar disease, the ... -
Genetic analysis of respiratory human adenoviruses among pediatric patients attending new nyanza provincial general hospital in the period june 2010 to june 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are common pathogens associated with diseases affecting the respiratory tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as various organs like the liver, kidney and the brain. Currently there are 60 ... -
Genetic analysis of sweet potato (ipomoea batatas (l) lam) genotypes for beta carotene content and root yield in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Vitamin A deficiency is a major challenge in most of the African countries including Kenya. Several strategies have been applied to fight this challenge, but the most effective strategy is the improvement of the available ... -
Genetic analysis of yield traits and malting quality characters in barley (hordeum vulgare)
(Agriculture, 1980)Barley (Hordeum Valgae L.) is grown in Kenya mainly for malting purposes. The established malting cultivars are Proctor, Research and Tumaini The cultivar amani is grown on a limited scale for livestock feed. Barley ... -
Genetic and environmental aspects of reproductive perforhance and pre-weaning growth of three pig breeds in large-scale herds in Kenya
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1991)Data on reproductive performance and pre-weaning growth of pigs from three large scale herds in Kenya were studied to evaluate means and the effects of genetic and environmental factors on sow and piglet performance. ... -
Genetic and Phenotypic diversity of cultivated Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre) in Uganda and effect of environmental factors on quality
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cultivated Coffea canephora in Uganda has low productivity with unknown quality trait variability. At present in Uganda, improvement of quality aspects of the Coffea canephora that would directly translate to increased ... -
Genetic And Physiological Studies On Drought Resistance Traits In Dry Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris_l.) In Kenya
(University of NairobiCrop Science Department, 1999)Field and trough studies were conducted to evaluate response of physiological and morphological traits of dry bean tPhaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes to water stress over a period of two seasons. Thirty six bean genotypes ...
