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The Relationship Between Pyrethrins And The Yellow Pigmentation in Pyrethrum Flowers
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Various clones and varieties of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium flowers
originating from various localities were used in this study to establish the link between pyrethrins
and the yellow pigments in pyrethrum. Pyrethrins ...
HIV related malignancies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Measuring and Analysing Agricultural Productivity in Kenya: A Review of Approaches
(2003-01)
Concern is rising about the performance of the agricultural sector in Kenya
given that it is the backbone of the country’s economy. The issue of particular
concern is the declining productivity that has been associated ...
Grain maize yield improvement using Tephrosia vogelii and Tithonia diversifolia biomass at Maseno, Kenya
(2003)
This study aimed at assessing the response of maize crop
to application of Tephrosia vogelii and Tithonia
diversifolia biomass obtained six month-old fallows. The
biomass were chopped into 5-cm long pieces and
incorporated ...
Socio-economic Factors Influencing Use Of Improved Fallows In Crop Production By Small-scale Farmers In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Abstract
This study analysed the factors influencing the intensity of adoption of improved fallows in Western Kenya. Three
hundred farmers were interviewed. Descriptive results showed the adopters to be older, more ...
Incentives, Opportunity Costs and Contract Design for On-farm Conservation in Ethiopia
(2003)
Among the in-situ and ex-situ conservation options available to conserve crop genetic resources
(CGRs), on-farm conservation has recently attracted massive attention from concerned
organizations. To make this option ...
Analysis Of Stakeholder Organizations Involved In On-farm Conservation Of Indigenous Leafy Vegetables In Western Kenyatype Or Paste Your Content Here
(2003)
This paper analyses the various stakeholders involved in promoting the utilization of indigenous vegetables in Western
Kenya and classifies them into stakeholder organizations depending on how they related with the farmers. ...
Economic Analysis of Farmers’ Preferences for Coffee Variety Traits — Lessons for on-Farm Conservation and Technology Adoption in Ethiopia
(2003)
The knowledge to-date recaps Coffea arabica to have originated in Ethiopia and its genetic
diversity in the country is proved to be high. On top of its role in the national
economy, Ethiopia’s coffee diversity is important ...