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An introduction to plant parasitic nematodes
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2014)
Impact Of Land Use Intensity On Selected Soil Organisms In Taita And Embu Benchmark Sites, Kenya
(2011)
Land use intensification leads to soil degradation and consequently to loss of biodiversity and
more specifically to soil biodiversity. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of land use
change on selected soil ...
Rain Water Harvesting For Improved Livestock Production Under Climatic Variability And Change In Kajiado, Kenya
(2011)
One way of improving livestock health and productivity under the challenges of climatic
variability and change is addressed through water harvesting technologies. A study was
conducted to determine the water harvesting ...
Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated With Coffee In Kenya
(2011)
This study was conducted with the aim of determining whether plant parasitic nematodes were
contributing to the decline in productivity of coffee. A survey was undertaken using a
questionnaire which was administered to ...
Cultivar Reaction To Anthracnose (colletotrichum Gloeosporioides) And Post-harvest Management Of The Disease In Avocado
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Anthracnose is a serious postharvest disease in avocado causing losses in both quality and
quantity. A study was conducted to screen commonly grown avocado cultivars for susceptibility
to anthracnose and evaluate possible ...
Effect Of Ph On Suitability Of Substrates For Oyster Mushroom (pleurotus Ostreatus) Cultivation
(2011)
Pleurotus ostreatus (Fr.) Kummer is a primary decomposer that can be grown on many readily
available lignocellulosic materials. However, pH of the substrate is one of the key factors that
affect its mycelial growth and ...
Management Of Plant Parasitic Nematodes Using Nonchemical Strategies Under Intensive Carnation Production Systems
(2011)
This study was carried out with the aim of developing sustainable approaches for management of
phyto-nematodes affecting carnations. Selected organic substrates namely; sugarcane bagasse,
tea, assorted flower composts ...