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Survey for potato leafroll virus (plrv), evaluation of solviepotato clones for resistance to the virus and comparison of elimination methods
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1996)A survey of Potato leafroll virus(PLRV) conducted in the major potato growing districts of Kenya namely Meru, Kiambu, Nyamira and Kisii revealed the highest incidence of PLRV in Kisima location, Timau division of Meru ... -
A survey of animal-bite injuries in humans and the economic burden of rabies in Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis describes a survey of a retrospective and prospective study conducted in Machakos County and the epidemiology of animal-bites in humans in Machakos, Kenya. The objectives of the study were: 1) to characterize ... -
Survey of bacterial blight of coffee in Kenya and studies of kinetics of pseudomonas syringae, van hall in coffee foliage.
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1988)A survey was conducted in the coffee growing areas of Kenya during the months of August, September, and October 1987 to determine the ecological distribution of bacterial blight of coffee and its incitant Pseudomonas ... -
A Survey Of Causes Of Carcass And Organ Condemnations Of Livestock Slaughtered In Three Abattoirs In South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A survey was conducted in three abattoirs in South Sudan. The study was designed to provide epidemiological and economic data that can be used for surveillance purposes and importantly for disease control programmes in ... -
A survey of human Taeniosis/Bovine cysticercosis in Northern Turkana District,Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Bovine cysticercosis IS a zoonosis of socioeconomic and public health importance. A survey was carried out in northern Turkana District to: 1) estimate the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis using serology and meat ... -
Survey Of Insects Associated With Oil - Seed Rape (Brassica Napus L. And B. Campestris L.) In Kenya, With Reference To Susceptibility Of Six Rape Varieties To Insect Attack.
(University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 1978)Rape seed farming in Kenya is gaining popularity among farmers in the wheat growing areas where the crop fits well in rotation with cereals like wheat and barley. The factories processing the seeds for oil extraction are ... -
A survey of insects associated with sunflower, Helianthis annuus L., Compositae
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1976) -
A survey of mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in poultry feed
(University of NairobiDepartment of veterinary pathology and microbiology,, 1993)The occurrence of fungi and their toxins in poultry feed lowers the hygienic quality of feed and presents several hazards to poultry and sometimes to 'man. To evaluate the magnitude of these hazards and generally the ... -
A survey of the prevalence of dirofilaria immitis (heartworm) infection in dogs along the Kenya coast
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, 1994)Dirofilaria immitis (D. immitisi also known as heartworm is the causative agent of dirofilariasis, a major condition in the dogs which is associated with debility and deaths in severe cases. It is known to occur in dogs ... -
A survey of the prevalence of schistosoma bovis and its possible public health importance in Kwale district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENTOF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY& PARASITOLOGY, 2007)Schistosomosis is caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma which are widespread in Africa and affect both man and livestock. Schistosoma bovis is usually a livestock parasite but may occasionally parasitise humans. ... -
Survey of viruses affecting East African major food crops
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1972) -
Susceptibility of the small East African breed of goats, from different localities, to trypanosoma congolense, with emphasis on residual fertility
(Department of Animal Physiology, 1986)In order to assess if there are any differences on the susceptibility and changes in the reproductive function of various varieties of the Small East African goats to tryapanosomiasis, 10 adult normocyclic females aged ... -
Sustainable Water Storage Infrastructure for Irrigated Agriculture: a Case of Gatundu Sub-counties, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Water stands as the ultimate limiting factor to Kenyans. Besides, it stands as the primary force that exacerbates soils degradations and significant land degradation. Drought and prolonged periods of dryness are the most ... -
Sytem analysis and design of a reinsurance accounting system
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Tannins in tropical legumes
(Department of Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1994-12) -
Technical efficiency of smallholder irish potato production in Nyabihu district, Rwanda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2011)The study on technical efficiency of smallholder Potato was carried out in Nyabihu District of Rwanda. The study estimates the technical efficiency obtained from stochastic frontier production approach. The paper estimates ... -
Technical evaluation of furrow irrigation in Bura irrigation settlement project
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricul tural Engineering, 1990) -
The Testis of the Goat
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, 1972)A study of the goat testis has been made both at microscopic and ultrastructural levels. The vascular supply, especially with regard to the relationship between the Leydig cells and both the blood and lymphatic capillaries ... -
Textural characteristics of lactic fermented sweetpotato and its performance as sausage filler
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2007)Attempts have been made to modify textural characteristics of sweetpotato by chemical and physical treatments but no studies on the effect of lactic fermentation on its properties have been carried out. Lactic fermentation ... -
Thermal and metabolic adaptations to heat and exercise in two East African herbivores, the domestic donkey (equus asinus asinus) and the one-humped camel (camelus dromedarius
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1990)In this study, thermal and metabolic adaptations to heat and exercise have been investigated in the two species during treadmill running at speeds between 0- 15 km.h-1 and on gradients between 0-70• An open flow system ...