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Risk mapping of East Coast fever in coastal and highland regions of Kenya based on predicted mortality and morbidity incidences
(2003-11)
This paper proposes risk mapping as a tool for interpolating epidemiological
data from intensively surveyed local sites to make conclusions over a larger area. Two
ECF risk models were built using morbidity and mortality ...
Development Of Technical Capabilities For Sustainable Radiation And Waste Safety; - Status of resources and services in Kenya: A stakeholder's view
(2003)
Provision of radiation services and acquisition of radiation detection and measurement equipment in the country has been generally lacking dating as far back as 1995.
During the period 1995 to present, Kenya's Regulatory ...
The role of plant residues in soil productivity: farmers'knowledge and practices in Embu District, Kenya
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, Nairobi (Kenya), 2003)
Plant residues from trees, crops or weeds play an important role in determining the soil fertility status in smallholder farmers of the central highlands of Kenya region. A study was conducted in Embu district of Kenya, ...
Analysis of bean marketing system in urban areas of Kenya
(2003)
The beans industry in Kenya is faced with several problems, most especially shortage, seasonal fluctuations in supply
of beans and lack of reliable statistical information. This study was conducted to determine the structure ...
Effect of aphids and virus diseases on yield of seed potatoes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2003)
Experiments were conducted at 2 sites to determine the relationship between aphid populations, virus incidence
and yields on 4 potato varieties (Solanum tuberosome). These varieties were planted at Tigoni and Kabete during ...
Effect of accel (gibberellins (ga4+7) + benzyladenine) on the shelf life of French beans, phaseolus vulgaris L.
(2003)
To determine the effects of Accel on the shelf life of French beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L. variety Monel, two
field experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi’s Kabete Field Station for two seasons. Accel was ...
Translocation and persistence of antibiotics produced by Bacillus and Streptomyces spp. in the bean plant. African Crop Science Conference Proceedings
(2003)
Antibiotic culture filtrates produced by Bacillus (CA5) and Streptomyces spp. were tested for translocation and persistence
when applied on snap beans inoculated with rust (Uromyces appendiculatus). The antibiotics were ...
Pathogenic variability in Phaeoisariopsis griseola and response of bean germplasm to different races of the pathogen
(2003)
The wide pathogenic variability occurring in phaeoisariopsis griseola, the causal agent of angular leaf spot of
common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.), is the greatest set-back to development and deployment of resistant bean ...