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The Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Plant Density on Growth, Yield, Quality and Shelf-life of Bulb Onions (Allium Cepa L)
(University Of Nairobi, 1993)
Two experiments were conducted at the field station of the University of Nairobi, Kabete and at the National Horticultural Research Centre, Thika during the Short rains and Long rains, 1990 and 1991 respectively.
In the ...
Effect of maturity on rumen degradation of tropical and temperate forage cell wall polysaccharides from leaves and stems
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Two main experiments were conducted in this study with the aim of better understanding the factors that influence the degradability of forages by ruminants. In the first part of the study, the degradability of leaf and ...
Changes In Lipophorin Structure And Function During Phase Transition In Schistocerca Gregaria (Forskal) (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
The desert locust, Schistocerca gregoria is a major agricultural pest especially in the
gregarious phase when it can cover an infestation area of approximately 20% of the total land
mass. The solitary phase on the other ...
A Taxonomic survey of macrofungi of Karura forest, with particular reference to the gasteromycetes
(University of Nairobi, 1993-08)
Child care practices and nutritional status of 0-2 year old children in lower Nyakach, Kisumu District
(1993)
This study aimed at determining the various childcare
activi ties performed by caregivers, time allocation for
childcare activities and nutritional status of children
aged 0-2 years.
A descriptive cross-sectional study ...
An analysis of the economic potential and adoption of alley cropping in Siaya district
(1993)
Though alley cropping has been in use for about six
years in Siaya District, no economic study to determine
its impact on farm families' income in the district has
been undertaken hitherto. This study was therefore ...
Etiology and chemical control of powdery mildew of Karela (Momordica Charantia l.) caused by Sphaerotheca Fuliginea (schlecht ex fro )poll
(1993)
Powdery mildew of cucurbits is a devastating disease on
cucurbits in Kenya. It is caused by either Sphaerotheca
fuliginea (schlecht ex Fr.) Poll or Erysiphe cichoracearum Dc
ex Mecat. Work was carried out on this disease ...
State self help under international law: the American invasion of Panama
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1993)
In December 1989, a contingent of American Navy, Airforce and Marine Commandos numbering 24,000 invaded the tiny Central American Republic of Panama and in a matter of few hours knocked out the superficial resistance offered ...
Structure elucidation of hydrophillic flavonoids of polygonum Senegalense and trent comparative antifeedant activity with hydrophobic components.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Polygonum senegalense is one of the eleven Polygonum species
growing in Kenya highlands. P. senegalense finds use in ethno-medical mode
of therapy in this country along with other species of the Polygonaceae family.
In ...