Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Tillage"
Now showing items 1-3 of 3
-
The effect of tillage, compost and mulch on soil physical properties and crop yield
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1993-11)A study was conducted to assess the effect of tillage (double digging), compost and mulch on crop yield and soil physical properties of a humic Nitisol. The experiment was a 2*2*2 factorial treatment design consisting ... -
Hydrologic and crop response to tillage under semi-arid conditions in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2000)Effects of the rainfall variability on soil moisture (SM) over crop growth periods is a prerequisite for assessing and developing better soil moisture conservation practices in semi-arid areas. It was therefore necessary ... -
Infiltration and surface runoff responses To land use and tillage in Awach Kano Watershed, Lake Victoria Basin.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, 2005)Understanding of runoff sources and sinks coupled with development of rubost models that provide rapid and less expensive assessment of the impacts of land management on surface runoff is critical in the management of ...