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Quality protein maize under stress environments: gene action and genotype x environment effects
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2008-06)
The study used quality protein maize (QPM) materials representing tropical and sub-tropical germplasm available for utilization in QPM breeding programs in Eastern and Southern Africa. The materials were evaluated in ...
A retrosepective study of adverse drug reactions in adults patients receiving antiretrovirals
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Integrated management of bean Bruchid,Acantlloscelides Obtectus say (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), on stored beans in Eastern Kenya
(2008)
A survey was carried out on stored beans in three districts (Meru central, Meru north and
Tharaka) in eastern Kenya to identify the bruchid species responsible for the bean damage
and the existing management options ...
The effects of chemical pretreatments on the postharvest physiology of lisianthus (eustoma grandiflorum shinn.) cut flowers
(2008)
This study was conducted to investigate the role of exogenously applied 6-
benzylaminopurine (BA) and gibberellic acid (GA3) in the postharvest physiology of cut
lisianthus flowers. The suitability of biocides that ...
Nile perch market liberalization and chronic poverty: drivers and maintainers of chronic poverty among fishing community in Suba district
(2008)
This study is about Nile perch market liberalization and chronic poverty among fishing
community in Suba District. It identifies the socio economic characteristic of chronically
poor households among Nile perch fisher ...
Plan International Inc, Kenya, Strategic ResponsesTo Environmental Challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Firms are environment dependent; and the environment is however not static but highly dynamic and continually presents opportunities and challenges. Plan International over the last few years has experienced a lot of ...
Factors influencing diversity and abundance of farmland birds around Kakamega forest, Kenya
(2008)
As the human population grows, particularly in the developing world, so does the
demand for land for agriculture in pursuit of food security. Over the past three decades,
this has resulted in massive degradation, ...
Social determinants of youth sexuality: a case study of in-school youth in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2008-12)
Young people below the age of 24 years represent the largest component (65%) of Kenya's
population. This age segment is crucial in development planning, as they are at the most productive
stage of their lives. The future ...
Histological studies and characterization of races of exseroh/lum turc/cum the causal agent of northern leaf blight of Maize in Kenya
(2008)
The causal agent of northern leaf blight of maize Exserohilum turcicum has a high variability in
terms of cultural, virulence and genetic characteristics. The study was conducted with a view to
assessing this variability ...
The extent to which banks in Kenya apply the concept of strategic grouping
(2008)
The topic of the research project was on the extent to which banks in Kenya apply
strategic group concept. The main objective of the study was to determine whether banks
in Kenya apply strategic group concept and the ...