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Fruit yield and quality of ridge gourd (Luffa Acutangula (l) Roxb) as influenced by plant density and varietal differences as ascertained by Isozyme analysis
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1993)Luffa acutangula is a' potentially important export crop for Kenya. Little is known of its optimal production practices, genetics or fruit quality. Three studies were conducted at the Institutes for Applied Research of ... -
Fungal and aflatoxin contamination in maize from Eastern Kenya and evaluation of possible management strategies
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Survey on fungal and aflatoxin contamination and evaluation of possible management strategies was carried after 2006/07 cropping season in nine agro ecological zones of greater Machakos district (Kangundo, Machakos and ... -
Fungal and mycotoxin contamination of wheat from Nakuru and Nyandarua districts of Kenya and pathogenicity of fusarium species on wheat
(Department of plant science and crop protection, 2006)Mycotoxin poisoning resulting from contaminated cereal grains has become rampant in Kenya. Understanding the fungal causes and management is important both to the farmers and the consumers of the cereal grains and their ... -
Fusarium Species and Fumonisin in Atoxigenic Aspergillus Flavus (Aflasafe Ke01) Treated Maize Fields in Lower Eastern Kenya University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Contamination of crops with fumonisin leads to huge losses in cereals and negatively impacts on human health, animal productivity and international trade. Management of fumonisin contamination in maize has been a challenge ... -
Fusarium wilt of carnation in Kenya and its interaction with vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae
(University of AlbertaDepartment of Crop Science, 1993)Vascular wilt of carnation in Kenya was found to be caused by Fusarium oxysp orum f. sp. dianthi, Five isolates of this pathogen whose cultural characteristics differed on half-strength PDA were isolated from wilted ... -
Fusarium yellows of beans caused by Fusarium Oxysporum f. sp. Phaseoli in Kenya
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The future of the pastoral tribes in East Africa
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Gastro-intestinal parasite infections in the Angolan black and white colobus monkey (colobus angolensis palliatus) in southern Kenya in relation to age, sex and habitat interference
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2005)Approximately 2000 black and white Angolan Colobus, (Colobus angolensis palliatus) remain in Kenya, Kwale District. The arboreal primate species is threatened by unchecked deforestation for private development currently ... -
Gender dimensions in childcare and nutrition among Maasai children aged 6 - 59 months in Narok central division, Narok, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2007)This study sought to establish whether the male and female children aged 6 - 59 months in Narok District are provided with similar feeding and health care practices. In addition, the involvement of the mothers and fathers ... -
The General Morphology And Histochemistry Of The Nervous System Of Siphonosia Species ( Sipuniculoidea ) Of Dar- Es Sa Laam Coast.
(University of Dar - es- aalam, 1970-09)The appreciation of an interdependence between structure and function in nervous tissues has made the application of Histochemical pertinent in the study.The study of sipuniculide , siphonosoma australe and S Cumanense ... -
Generation Mean Analysis For Diplodia Ear Rot Resistance In Tropical Maize Inbred Lines
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Diplodia ear rot caused by Stenocarpella maydis (Berk) Sutton is one of the most important fungal diseases of maize in the tropics. Breeding programs in Eastern and Southern Africa have developed maize inbred lines with ... -
The genesis, classification and erosion susceptibility of the soils of the semi - arid Sirima and Mukogodo catchments, Laikipia District, Kenya.
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1991-12)The two study catchments are Mukogodo and Sirima in Laikipia District. The objectives of this study were: to study the influence of soil forming factors on the development of the soils of the study areas; to study the ... -
Genetic analyses of pod shattering and agronomic traits of soybean (glycine max (l.) merr.) genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Pod shattering is an important constraint associated with 34 to 99% loss in productivity of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.). Common management strategies such as early harvesting and harvesting when temperature is still ... -
Genetic analysis of resistance to maize streak virus among mid-altitude maize inbred lines
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2009)Maize streak virus disease (MSVD) is the most destructive viral disease of maize in the Sub- Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the disease results in reduction of crop dry matter and grain yields. Like most foliar disease, the ... -
Genetic analysis of sweet potato (ipomoea batatas (l) lam) genotypes for beta carotene content and root yield in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Vitamin A deficiency is a major challenge in most of the African countries including Kenya. Several strategies have been applied to fight this challenge, but the most effective strategy is the improvement of the available ... -
Genetic analysis of yield traits and malting quality characters in barley (hordeum vulgare)
(Agriculture, 1980)Barley (Hordeum Valgae L.) is grown in Kenya mainly for malting purposes. The established malting cultivars are Proctor, Research and Tumaini The cultivar amani is grown on a limited scale for livestock feed. Barley ... -
Genetic and environmental aspects of reproductive perforhance and pre-weaning growth of three pig breeds in large-scale herds in Kenya
(Departmeni of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, 1991)Data on reproductive performance and pre-weaning growth of pigs from three large scale herds in Kenya were studied to evaluate means and the effects of genetic and environmental factors on sow and piglet performance. ... -
Genetic and Phenotypic diversity of cultivated Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre) in Uganda and effect of environmental factors on quality
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cultivated Coffea canephora in Uganda has low productivity with unknown quality trait variability. At present in Uganda, improvement of quality aspects of the Coffea canephora that would directly translate to increased ... -
Genetic And Physiological Studies On Drought Resistance Traits In Dry Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris_l.) In Kenya
(University of NairobiCrop Science Department, 1999)Field and trough studies were conducted to evaluate response of physiological and morphological traits of dry bean tPhaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes to water stress over a period of two seasons. Thirty six bean genotypes ... -
Genetic architecture of yield and earliness components in maize (Zea mays L.)
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1986)Eight parents (maize inbred lines) derived from diverse base populations of maize were used to develop twenty eight single crosses excluding reciprocals in a diallel mating system. The twenty eight single crosses and ...