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The effect of environmental factors on growth, pod-set and yield of short duration pigeonpea ( cajanus cajan (L.) miltsp.)
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
Four experiments were conducted to investigate effects of
temperature, humidity, soil water deficits, photoperiod and
sowing date on growth, pod-set and yield of different
varieties of pigeonpeas. The varieties were ...
Investigation into problems emanating from road drainage with suggested methodology for prevention in Muranga and Baringo districts,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1981)
The report describes an investigation into the problems of soil erosion which are associated with
road design, construction and drainage, Although there are many advantages to be gained from a high ...
Pre emergence Herbicide Weed Control In Beans (phaseolus Vulgaris L.), Their Soil Persistence And Effects On Nodulation
(University of Nairobi., 1985-09)
Field experiments were established at two
locations in Kenya; Kabete under rainfed conditions
during the 1982 and 1983 long rains and 1983/84 short
rains, and Perkerra during the latter two seasons
under irrigated ...
Effects of drought, nitrogen, spacing and defoliation on vegetative growth and development, yield and quality of kale (brassica oleracea var. acephala
(1982-01)
There is hardly any study reported in literature on the
cultural practices for vegetable kale production. Greenhouse
and field experiments were conducted to study the effects of
drought, three water regimes (irrigating ...
Milk production potential of free ranging shall East African goats.
(University of Nairobi, 1984)
Analyses of milk production ability of the Small East African goats were performed on data collected at Isiolo Animal Production Station in Isiolo District of Kenya. The data were collected from 93 does which kidded in ...
Ambient Drying of Maize
(1985)
Storage and processing characteristics of three Kenyan potato varieties
(University of Nairobi, 1983)
The studies presented here were conducted to
determine the storage and processing characteristics
of three established Kenyan varieties of potato
(Solanum tuberosum). They included the red-skinned
Kerr's Pink and ...
Interactions Between The Black Bean Aphid Aphis Fabae Scopoli (homoptera: Aphididae) And The Host Plant Phaseolus Vulgarys L
(University of Nairobi, 1983)
Aspects of the biology of Aphis fabae Scop on the host plant Phaseolus vulgaris L. were
investigated. Greenhouse studies were also conducted to assess the influence on the performance of common beans of the' levels of A. ...
Evaluation of agronomic technology for raising true potato seed transplants for the production of potatoes compared to the use of tubers
(1986)
The study investigated the possibilities of the use of TPS transplants as planting material for potato production. The study showed that 70% soil, 15% horse manure and 15% sand produced vigorous seedlings which were ready ...