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Development of a flat-plate solar milk pasteuriser for arid pastoral areas of Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Milk marketing is an important income earning opportunity for people in arid
pastoral areas of Kenya. To minimise losses along the milk chain, traders boil
milk using scanty wood fuel which negatively affects the ...
Efficacy of nicosulfuron in the control of weeds in maize
(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, ...
Tolerance of maize varieties to infection by aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Recurrent outbreaks of aflatoxin poisoning in Kenya pose a major food safety
concern considering that maize is the main staple food in the country. A study
was conducted in Mwea and Waruhiu over two growing seasons to ...
Screening of maize single cross hybrids for tolerance to low phosphorus
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the world's most important staple food crops;
however, its productivity is limited by phosphorus (P) deficiency in acid soils.
The objective of this study was to develop single cross hybrids ...
Cost-efficient nutrient sources for tissue culture of cassava (manihot esculenta crantz)
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Tissue culture technology has been utilized in many countries in the production
of disease-free planting materials for many crops including cassava. The
application of this technology to a wide array of crops is, however, ...
Efficacy of locally available materials and biocontrol agents in the management of potato tuber moth (PTM) (Phthorimaea operculella) (Zeller) in the store
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) ranks as the second most important food crop
after maize playing an important role in national food security and income
generation in Kenya. Potato production is limited by pests and diseases ...
Response of sweetpotato dual purpose varieties to harvesting regime
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Feeds are a major constraint to livestock production in Kenya. Sweetpotato
dual purpose varieties can be used to reduce feed resource competition and
provide high quality livestock feeds during dry seasons. A study was ...
Determination of physical suitabilty of advanced drought tolerant bean lines for canning
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Water uptake, percent volume increase and cookability after soaking are
critical characteristics of dry beans destined for the canning industry. New dry
bean varieties released, should possess good canning qualities to ...
Effect of temporal weed colonization on the growth and productivity of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum l.) in central Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Cotton production in Kenya has been characterized by low yields due to
weeds, insect and mites, and diseases. Uncontrolled weed growth reportedly
results to 50-60% yield losses. To determine effects of temporal ...
Screening for drought resistance in large seeded common bean in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is major grain legume improtant in
human consumption. Andean bean genotypes are prefered for grain type and
colour and constitute 60% of common bean production in eastern and ...