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Quality of Farm Saved Maize (Zea mays l.) Seeds and its Effect on Field Establishment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
– Farmer saved seed consist of inappropriate
varieties, infected seeds of poor germination potential
resulting in low seedling vigor, crop stand and high incidence
of diseases leading to poor yield. The study was conducted ...
Effect of Lablab Green Manure on Population of Soil Microorganisms and Establishment of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
: Green manures improve soil health and fertility but application of undecomposed lablab residues lead to low crop
establishment. The study was carried out to determine the effect of green manure on microbial population ...
Global Distribution of Human Protoparvoviruses
(BMC, 2018-07-07)
Development of next-generation sequencing and metagenomics has revolutionized detection of novel viruses. Among these viruses are 3 human protoparvoviruses: bufavirus, tusavirus, and cutavirus. These viruses have been ...
Multidimensional needs of patients living and dying with heart failure in Kenya: a serial interview study.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
BACKGROUND:
Heart failure is an emerging challenge for Sub Saharan Africa. However, research on patients' needs and experiences of care is scarce with little evidence available to support and develop services. We aimed ...
Seed Potato Production Practices and Quality of Farm Saved Seed Potato in Kiambu and Nyandarua Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Potato production in Kenya is mainly constrained by limited supply of quality seed potato tubers. The objective of this study was to determine seed potato handling practices and quality of farm saved seed potato. A survey ...
Effect of Intercroping Maize-Soybean on Grain Quality Traits in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
An experiment was conducted in Kenya to determine the effect of intercropping maize-soybean on soybean grain
quality traits. A randomized complete block design replicated three times with seven treatments was used. ...
Combining ability of resistance to pod shattering and selected agronomic traits of soybean
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Eight parents Nyala and SB-8, SB-25, SB-93, SB-19, 915/5/12, 835/5/30 and
SB-98 were crossed in a diallel mating scheme to generate 28 F1 progenies in
a greenhouse at Kabete, University of Nairobi. The F1 and their parents ...
Effect of Seed Treatment on Wheat Seed Viability and Vigour
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Use of farm-saved seed without treating encourage accumulation of seed borne
pathogens which lead to outbreak and spread of diseases that result in poor emergence,
crop stand, vigour, and reduction in yield. This study ...
Effect of storage methods of cassava planting materials on establishment and early growth vigour
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cruntz.) establishment depends on quality of planting materials. The experiment was
done to determine the effects storage and variety on crop establishment and early growth vigour. Karembo and ...
Biopesticides and Their Role in Sustainable Agricultural Production
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Biopesticides are derivatives of plants, microorganisms and insects. Substances from plants and animals have been used to manage diseases in crops,
animals and humans. Reliance on nature to heal nature is a practise for ...