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Combining ability and heterosis for yield and yield components in peas (pisum sativum l.)
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
Pea production in Kenya is relatively low mainly due to diseases, pests and use of unimproved cultivars. Pea is an important and cheaper source of protein for majority of the population. This study was designed to determine ...
Assessment Of Dairy Cow Evaluation Methods
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
A total of 956 Friesian cows with lactation records covering different parities in the period 1966 to 1987, and sired by 39 bulls, were genetically evaluated for 305-day milk yield by computing for each cow the indices: ...
Chemotherapy of malaria with special reference to drug interactions with chloroquine and herbal management of malaria in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
The first part of this project deals with
chloroquine and its interactions with other drugs.
A survey carried out in New Nyanza General Hospital
(Kisumu, Kenya) a malaria endemic area, revealed that
chloroquine was ...
The Effect Of Time Of Nitrogen Application On The Growth, Yield And Nitrogen Content Of Three Maize (Zea Mays L) Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
A study was conducted at the Kabete field station of the University of Nairobi, Kenya over two rainy seasons with the first crop planted in 1989 and the second in early 1990. The objectives was to investigate the best time ...
Estimation of age distributions, census coverage and death registration completeness in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990-08)
This thesis has examined two aspects of demography t namely; the
completeness of death registration and reIative coverage of
censuses in Kenya at the national level and by sex. The data used
was the 1969 and 1979 censuses ...
Physico-chemical, sensory, and keeping quality of cassava flour produced by simple drying techniques
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
A study was carried out to determine the effect of temperature of dehydration on the
total cyanide content of cassava, evaluate the keeping quality of cassava flour so
produced and to investigate the possibilities of ...
Cryptosporidiosis in malnourished children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
Cryptosporidiosis in malnourished children at the
Paediatric Emergency Ward (PEW) of Kenyatta National
Hospital was studied. This was done over a three months
period, September to December 1989. Two hundred and
eighty ...
Correlation of signs, symptoms and histology to the weight of prostate in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
29 patients with clinical diagnosis of Benign
Prostatic enlargement were studied.
Post-voiding residual urine volume was measured for
all the patients who did not have catheter in-situ and
for those who were catheterised ...
Hire purchase: towards better consumer protection
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
An analysis of agricultural credit markets in Vihiga Division of Kakamega District, Kenya
(1990)
This study was carried out in Vihiga Division of
Kakamega District in Kenya. The study analysed the
Cr~edi t markets facing the smallscale farmers in the
The purpose of this study was to examine the
the limited use of ...