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    • Efficacy of nicosulfuron in the control of weeds in maize 

      Michieka, R.W.; Nyankanga, R.; Kirimi, Z.; Amuyunzu, P.; Narla, R.; Ariga, E.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
      Maize is the main staple food for majority of Kenyans. Weeds are the major constraint in maize production. In search of an effective weed control method, a trial was carried out at the University of Nairobi farm, Kabete, ...

    • Predisposing factors to aflatoxin contamination of maize in Eastern Kenya 

      Mutitu, E.W; Chemining'wa, G. N.; Muthomi, J. W.; Mureithi, B. K. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
      Maize is the staple diet of majority of Kenyan population but repeated outbreaks of mycotoxin poisoning in Eastern Kenya is a major food safety constraint. This study was conducted to determine maize production and handling ...