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The influence of temperature on infection of rhynchosporium secalis on resistant and susceptible barley varieties!
(1987)
The upsurge of barley scald has been of much concern to barley growers, breeders and pathologists in Kenya. Yield losses due to scald average 30% though losses upto 52% have been recorded. Varieties released in the past ...
The nutritional evaluation of dried poultry waste as a feed ingredient for broiler chickens
(1987)
Studies were carried out to determine the chemical and bacteriological compositions of variously dried poultry waste (DPW), and to evaluate DPW as a feed ingredient for broiler chickens. Poultry waste was collected every ...
The effect of nitrogen rates and sources on leaf production, nitrate accumulation. and thiocyanate content in kale and collard (Brassica Oleracea var. Acephala, D.C.) leaves
(1987)
Two experiments were conducted between August
1986 and March 1987 at the Field Station of
Faculty of Agriculture, Kabete Campus, University
of Nairobi, to study the effect of rates and sources
of nitrogen (N) on leaf ...
Child mortality differentials in Kericho District by Location
(1987)
This project was done using 1979 census data at locational
Trussels technique was used to estimate child mortality
basing on q(2) values. It is noted that child mortality in the
district follows that of the national ...
European settlers in the trans Nzoia district: A case study of racial domination in the Kenya white highlands,1920 - 1946
(University Of Nairobi,, 1987)
This case study reconstructs the history of European settlers in Trans Nzoia district from 1920 to 1946. Chapter one serves as an introduction, outlining the historical problem under study and providing a survey of the ...
Demand for gasoline and light diesel in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1987-06)
This study focuses on the analysis of the demand
for gasoline and light diesel in Kenya. The main objective
was to estimate demand functions of the two fuels. The
specific objectives were: to identify the main ...
Family environments and delinquent behaviour: implications for delinquency prevention efforts
(University of Nairobi, 1987)
The major hypothesis tested in this study was whether a
significant relationship exists between specific family environments
and the level of delinquent behaviour of ad olescents.
Most of the studies on Juvenile delinquent ...
Determinants of earnings in the urban informal sector: A case study of mechanics in Nairobi
(1987)
The aim of this study is to examine informal sector earnings with a view to suggesting appropriate policies to increase employment and earnings. Econometric methods are applied to data from 120 informal sector operations ...
Case Records And Commentaries In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
(University of Nairobi, 1987-04)
Traditional earth colours and vegetable dyes in Kenya
(1987)
"Traditional Earth Colours and Vegetable Dyes in Kenya" is a study conducted in two areas referred to in this thesis as 'sub-research areas,' that is: the Lake Basin and the Coastal Region of Kenya.
The hypothesis on which ...