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The procurement problems of the Passion Fruit Industry of Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1976)The underlying causes of procurement problems of the passion fruit industry are investigated. Tilebackground of passion fruit production and marketing is examined, including the history of the Kenyan industry. The review ... -
Producer Perceptions, Economic Value and Incentives for Promotion of Potential Geographical Indications in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Product differentiation can be a means to contribute to economic growth and development through increasing rural incomes and thereby enabling agricultural producers to contribute towards sustainable environmental management. ... -
Product Quality Characteristics of Solar Dried Chilli Products
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Chilli is an important commercial crop grown worldwide and used as a condiment, culinary supplement, or vegetable. It's mainly consumed as a dried chilli powder and in other forms such as whole green and red chillies, ... -
Production and reproductive performance of the Kenyan Ayrshire cattle
(Department of Animal Production, 2007)Data consisting of 4475 lactation records of Kenya Ayrshire cattle made from 1980 to 2005 were used to study the genetic and environmental effects on production and reproductive traits. The data were analysed by the least ... -
Production characteristics and constraints of rabbit farming in central, Nairobi and Rift valley provinces, Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Rabbit farming is a recognized enterprise in Kenya for livelihood support, hunger and poverty alleviation. This study provides information on Production Characteristics and Constraints of Rabbit Farming in Kenya. The ... -
Production of pineapples for processing and fresh markets in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1991)The pineapple Ananas comosus L. Merr. is a tropical fruit which is grown at altitudes from 100 to over 1800m above sea level with rainfall ranges of 600 to over I500/mm annually. Soils with high murram (high iron or ... -
Production, Utilization and Processing of Kenyan Guavas: Development of Nutrient-enriched Guava Nectars From Local Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In Kenya, guava (Psidium guajava L.) is a neglected nutrient-dense fruit that grows from randomly dispersed seeds. Despite being highly nutritious, the industrial processing of the fruits is non-existent in the country, ... -
PROFILE OF SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL NAIROBI, KENYA
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Salmonella typhimurium infections at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are being isolated more frequently than Salmonella typhi. There has been a persistent rise in the isolation of S.typhimurium from blood, stools and ... -
The profitability of small scale pig farmers in Nyeri District Kenya 1977-1978
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1980)The subject matter of this study is the actual and potential profitability of small-scale pig farms in Nyeri District. Two aspects are therefore analysed - the positive and normative. Firstly an attempt is rnade to ... -
Progressive Effects Of Prosopis Juliflora (S.w.) (Dc) On Grazing Natural Pasture And Browse Plants In Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Prosopis juliflora, a fast spreading and coppicing tree, was introduced in Kenya in 1973 to rehabilitate the degraded lands. The trees quickly replaced the natural grazing grasses, sedges, forbs and browse plants important ... -
Progressive Effects Of Prosopis Juliflora (S.w.) (Dc) On Grazing Natural Pasture And Browse Plants In Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Prosopis juliflora, a fast spreading and coppicing tree, was introduced in Kenya in 1973 to rehabilitate the degraded lands. The trees quickly replaced the natural grazing grasses, sedges, forbs and browse plants important ... -
Prophylactic Efficacy of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extracts Against Liver Injury Induced by Artesunate-amodiaquine Antimalarial Combination
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by plasmodium falciparum parasites. It is treated using antimalarial agents. In malaria endemic countries such as Kenya, self-medication with antimalarial agents is rife. This ... -
The protein and caloric values and the microbiological quality of street foods in Dar-es-salaam Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1996)Between November, 1992 and March, 1993, a cross-sectional survey on sanitary quality, protein and caloric values of street foods, was carried out in industrial areas of Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania. The purpose of the study ... -
Provision and perceptions on nutrition education for people with HIV/AIDS, at the public comprehensive care clinics: a study of Nairobi district clinics in Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2009-08)As early as 2003, The Greater Horn of Africa Capacity Development Initiative in Nutrition had already identified nutrition in HIV/AIDS as an area of capacity development urgently needing attention. The Government of Kenya ... -
Pseudomonas bulb rot of ornithogalum spp. : etiology, survival and dissemination
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1993)The bulb-rot disease of Ornithogalum in Kenya was characterized by necrosis of the leaves which spread into the bulbs. Two common bacterial isolates were obtained from the diseased tissues. The cultures were designated ... -
Psychological Outcomes of Current Infant Feeding Dilemma for HIV-Infected Mothers
(University of NairobiDepertment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2008)Infant feeding (IF) in the context of HIV is challenged by the potential and cumulative risk of MTCT of HIV through breastfeeding (BF), and the risks associated with replacement feeding (RF). The human rights approach ... -
Purification and partial characterization of an echinococcus granulosus antigen and its application in serodiagnosis of hydatidosis in •livestock and man.
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1987)Various Echinococcus granulosus antigens obtained from hydatid cyst fluid have been applied by several research workers in diagnosis of livestock and human hydatidosis using a variety of serological tests. These tests, ... -
Quality Characteristics and Consumer Exposure to Sulphur Dioxide From Fruit-based Nonalcoholic Beverages Commercially Traded in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A diversity of fruit based non- alcoholic beverages, locally produced, and imported are sold and consumed in Kenya. The choice preservative for these beverages is Sulphur dioxide, making it one of the potential causes of ... -
Quality Factors Affecting the Value of Beef in Kenya: An Assessrnent of Relevant Attributes and Altemate Methodologies
(1997)In order to idem% and estimate the implicit values of quality attributes of Kenyan beef, revealed preference data on carcass prices and attributes and experimental choice data on butchers' contingent behaviour are collected ... -
Quality of Bean Seed Produced Under Informal Seed System and It’s Effect on Crop Performance in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)