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Strengthening capacity of local universities to promote, facilitate and teach rural innovation processes
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Previous approaches in Agricultural Research and Development have had limited
and often unsustainable impact. This can be attributed to limited active participation
by a broad range of stakeholders necessary for effective ...
Impact of management intensity and shading level on growth and yield of coffee grown under Cordia africana
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
This study was conducted to investigate the impact of management intensity
and shading level of Cordia africana on growth, clean bean yield and % grade
'A' beans of coffee (variety K7). The trials were set up at the ...
Soil fertility status and nodulation of selected legumes in farmers' fields in south-eastern Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
A field study was conducted to determine the soil fertility status and root
nodulation of selected legumes in farmers' fields in upper and lower midlands
agro-ecological zones (AEZ) of south-eastern Kenya. Soils collected ...
Response of canning navy bean to application of fertilizers and pesticides
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Low soil fertility, insect pests and diseases are the major constraints to
improvement of canning navy bean productivity in Kenya. A study was
conducted at the University of Nairobi's Kabete Field Station during 2010 ...
Participatory variety selection of drought tolerant dry bean genotypes in Mwea, Kirinyaga south district of Kenya
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
A key agronomic strategy to enhance dry bean productivity in drought prone
areas of Kenya is to develop and deploy drought tolerant varieties. Dry bean
nurseries in the national research institutions within the eastern ...
Participatory variety selection of drought tolerant dry bean genotypes in Mwea, Kirinyaga south district of Kenya
(2011-09)
A key agronomic strategy to enhance dry bean productivity in drought prone
areas of Kenya is to develop and deploy drought tolerant varieties. Dry bean
nurseries in the national research institutions within the eastern ...