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The effects of cultivation upon some physical and chemical properties of three Kenya soils
(1986)
Studies to evaluate some chemical and physical properties
of cultivated and adjacent uncultivated (virgin or grassland)
soils of three Kenyan soils (Andoso1, Luviso1 and
Nitoso1 from Kiambu, Machakos and Kisii, respectively) ...
Effect of soil moisture deficit on photosynthesis and leaf water potential of field grown beans (phaseolus vulqaris l.)
(University of Nairobi, 1988)
A study was conducted during dry periods of 1987 and
1988 at the University of Nairobi"s faculty of Agriculture
farm, Kabete to investigate effects of soil moisture deficits
on plant water status, photosynthesis, ...
Effect of dietary treatments on body fat level in broiler chickens
(1988)
Three experiments were carried out to
evaluate the effect of dietary calorie:protein
(C:P) ratio and diammonium citrate (DAC) on
abdominal fat content and performance in broiler
chickens. In Experiment one, a narrow ...
The effect of seed •size and variety on growth, development and yield of potatoes (Sdlanum Tuberosum L.)
(1984)
A study on the effect of seed size and variety
on growth, development and yield of potatoes (8.
tuberosum L.) was carried out between 1981 and 1982
at the Field Station, University of Nairobi. Three
)
seed sizes (35-45 ...
Goats and goat products markets in Western Kenya
(1987)
This research was undertaken to contribute to the
understanding of goats and goat products markets in Western
Kenya . The survey was carried out in Kakamega district which
is one of the areas where dual purpose goats ...
Fertilizer and varietal effects on growth and yield of potato (solanum tuberosum L.) under medium altitude tropical conditions
(1981)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya is
still restricted to the highlands, and yet its consumption
has spread to almost allover the country including medium
and low altitude areas. An attempt was made to ...
Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and organic manure on growth and development of cotton ( gossypium hirsutw, L.) at Tebere, Kenya.
(1985)
Effect of Farmyard manure, nitrogen and phosphorus
on growth and yield of two upland cotton varieties
(UKA 59/240 and BPA 75) was investigated at Tebere
during the October, 1982 and March, 1983 cropping
seasons. Varying ...
A comparative sero-epidemiological survey for the prevalence of leptospira antibodies in domestic animals and man in Nyandarua and Turkana districts of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
Leptospirosis In domestic animals and man is a worldwide problem of public health and economic significance. Of economic importance are the losses from abortion, still-births, infertility, reduced weight gains, decreased ...
An econometric model for forecasting Coffee production and surplus stocks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
The study highlights the importance of the coffee industry to Kenya and stresses the need for a resilient industry in the face of an over supplied international market. It calls for systematic planning and monitoring of ...