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Occurrence, Characterisation and Distribution of Viruses Infecting Tree Tomato (Solanum Betaceum Cav) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The tree tomato is a shrub belonging to the Solanaceae plant family that bears egg-shaped berries. Main production constraints include diseases, pests and drought. Diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses are the ... -
Olembo_Some aspects of the regulation of proline metabolism in the flight muscle of the tsetse fly glossina morsitans
(Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 1980) -
On farm strategies for the control of the maize weevil in Kenya.
(LAP Lambert Academic publishing GmbH & Co. KGDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2012)Maize is an important staple food for most people in the Sub-Saharan Africa. In most rural areas of Kenya, the production of this crop is under subsistence farming and on-farm storage forms part of the traditional practices. ... -
Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Growth, Yield And Storability As Influenced By Rate And Time Of Nitrogen Application
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important commercial vegetable crop grown by small-holder farmers in Kenya, for both local and export markets. National average production is low and quality highly compromised due to use of ... -
An operational system model for raw material flow in the sugarcane mlll yard of Mumias sugar company
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agricultural Engineering, 1993)A study was conducted at Mumias Sugar Company to identify the parameters that determine the flow rate of cane into and out of the factory's Cane Yard between November, 1991 and May, 1992. The study utilized current as ... -
Optimal farm plans for small-holdings in Kaloleni,an IADP location of Kilifi district, Kenya: a linear programming approach
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1980-03)This study examines the possibility of increasing farm income and resource use in Kaloleni location of Kilifi district. Many studies reviewed in the literature show that a potential exists for increasing net farm income ... -
Optimal fertilizer use recommendations in maize production: analysis of experimental data.
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1993)This study was conducted to enable the determination of economically justifiable fertilizer recommendations for maize farmers in Kisii and Busia Districts of lJIJestern Kenya. The study also sought to indicate the ... -
Optimal, farm plans for small holder farmers practising irrigation along Yatta canal of Machakos District, Kenya: a linear programming approach
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992-05)The main objective of the study was to develop optimal farm plans for irrigation farmers along the Yatta canal who are permitted to irrigate a maXlmum area of 0.5 hectare per growing season. Other objectives of the study ... -
Optimization of carotenoids production from Paracoccus sp BOG006T
(University of NairobiDepartment of food science nutrition and technology, 2009)Carotenoids sources include plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. A novel bacterium Paracoccus sp BOG 006 T which was isolated from the outflow of Lake Bogoria hot spring has also been identified to secrete ... -
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern processing technology have been a bottleneck ... -
Optimizing moisture and nutrient variability under different cropping patterns in terraced farms for improved crop performance in Narok county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terraces have been used to regulate, discharge excess runoff and reduce soil loss, however its ability to harvest and store water in the terraced field has not been fully investigated. A field experiment was therefore ... -
organic based soil ferility management stratergies for production of markatable quality tomatoes
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The organisation and content of elastic fibres of vertabral ligaments of Primates
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in breast milk of mothers living in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)A total of 216 human milk samples were collected from mothers either attending post natal clinics or in the maternity wards of some hospitals in Nairobi. The samples were analysed for organochlorine pesticides by use of ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in chicken fat andeggs
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1983)The issue of pesticide residues arising from pesticide use in controlling pests of agricultural, veterinary and domestic importance may be considered a recent world wide concern. Especially notorious are the organochlorine ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in milk from mothers living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health. Pharmacology and Toxicology,, 1994)A total of 137 human milk samples were collected from mothers living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from three health stat ions. The samples were analyzed for the presence of organochlorine pesticides by use of gas ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in mothers' and cow milk in Iganga and Kampala districts, Uganda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1994)The extent of environmental pollution as a result of extensive and indiscriminate use of pesticides in Uganda has not heen well established. Organochlorine pesticides in particular are persistent in the environment and ... -
Organochlorine pesticides in Kenyan mothers milk: levels and sources
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 1988)Human milk samples were collected from eight areas in Kenya with different agricultural activities. All the mothers had lived within the area for the last five years. They were healthy and breast feeding their first or ... -
Organochlorine pesticides in Kenyan mothers'- milk: levels and sources
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1988)Human milk samples were collected from eight areas in Kenya with different agricultural activities. All the mothers had lived within the area for the last five years. They were healthy and breast feeding their first or ...