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Adaptations of the flight Muscles in Birds exhibiting differing light characteristics
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy, 2001)The adaptations of the wing and muscles of flight in several species of birds exhibiting differing flight patterns have been investigated. Sixty two specimen of birds belonging to seventeen species were used. They ... -
Adapting Nyando Smallholder Farming Systems To Climate Change And Variability Through Modelling
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was carried out in Nyando, Kisumu County to model maize production under different climate scenarios and project the yields for the years 2030 and 2050. A crop model, Decision Support System for Agrotechnology ... -
Adding value to cassava to enhance protein and vitamin a levels in cassava product for Pre-school children in Busia county
(2015)Busia County is a flood-prone zone with food deficits and 67% of the population live below the poverty line. Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is the second most important staple food in the county and it is deficient in protein ... -
Adoption and profitability of smallholder dairy Goat production in Kenya: the case of Meru south and Meru central districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2010)Goats play an important role in the life of smallholder farmers. Improving production of goats by increasing the efficiency of goat milk production through crossbreeding local goats with exotic breeds would result in ... -
Adoption of Climate-smart Maize Varieties and Its Impact on Household Income Among Small-scale Farmers in Embu County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Abstract Climate unpredictability and declining soil fertility affect agricultural production, especially in Sub-Sahara Africa thus threatening global food security. This has prompted the seed sector to introduce various ... -
The Adoption of E-commerce and the Competitive Advantage of Carrefour Supermarkets During Covid 19 Pandemic in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The rise of e-commerce has had a significant impact on businesses across all sectors. Organizations are actively seeking change in order to harness the advantages of these digital advances in order to reap the benefits of ... -
Adoption Of Embryo Transfer In Kenya And Its Improvement Through Use Of Optimal FSH Dosage During Superovulation
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Agriculture is a key sector in national development contributing 32% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in Kenya. The livestock sub sector accounts for 37% of the agricultural GDP equivalent to 12% of the national GDP ... -
Adoption of Farm Biosecurity Measures and the Effects on Cost Efficiency of Poultry Farmers in Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) –resistance to antibiotics– is among the leading causes of death globally. The rise in AMR is largely attributed to the interaction with livestock and/or consumption of their products. The ... -
Adoption of improved maize production technologies among smallholder farmers in the semi-arid zones of Kenya; the case of improved seeds and inorganic fertilizers in Machakos district.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2001)In most smallholder cropping systems in Africa, crop improvement and resource management are essential for increasing crop productivity. These issues are more acute in the semi-arid areas where farmers practice subsistence ... -
Adoption Of Index Based Crop Insurance Among Wheat Farmers In Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Narok is a leading agricultural region in Kenya. It is inhabited by both large and smallholders growing rain fed wheat and other field crops that are vulnerable to severe weather shocks. In extreme cases, many farmers ... -
Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-04)Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in output and productivity is critical. ... -
Adoption Of Sun-Drying As Mushroom Preservation Method In Kiambu County
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Aflatoxin B1 and liver function
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Aflatoxin Exposure of Lactating Mother-child Pairs and Nutritional Status of Breastfeeding Children 0-6 Months in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Aflatoxins are fungal metabolites, once ingested in food, are detoxified in the liver and transferred into breast milk, urine and tissues. Their accumulation in the body can lead to malnutrition, aflatoxicosis, or cancer ... -
Aflatoxin In Market Peanuts And Pre-Treatments Prior To Roasting To Reduce Levels
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In the recent past aflatoxin in peanuts and the products has been a subject of controversy in Kenya. Brands of locally manufactured peanut butter were withdrawn from the market shelves on account of them containing levels ... -
Agricultural statistics in Uganda
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture,University of East Africa, 1970-08)This is a report of a study of the agricultural statistics in Uganda. The complexity of agricultural development and nature of agriculture itself demands a wealth of statistics not only for planning but also for ... -
Agro-industry development; a partial response to unemployment in Kenya
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Agro-morphological and Nutritional Characterization of Tomato Landraces (Lycopersicon Species) in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), often associated with a wide range of health benefits due to its rich nutritional quality, is an important fruit vegetable crop in Kenya. However, varieties grown in Kenya are few and highly ... -
Agroeconomic performance of Aguthi, Matanya and Thome smallholder irrigation schemes
(Agriculture Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2002)The key objectives of smallholder irrigation projects are increasing agricultural production, household incomes, employment generation and ensuring local food security. However, performance of existing projects in line ... -
Agroforestry solutions to some African wind problems
(University of Nairobi, 2002-10)The Traditional Techniques of Microclimate Improvement-Project was in several cases called upon to find urgently required local solutions to problems caused by wind in Africa, using trees in an agroforestry setting. In ...