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A study of the influence of the Parchment Hull in the thin-layer drying of Parchment coffee
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This research was conducted at the University of Nairobi with the broad
objective being to determine the influence of the parchment hull on the thinlayer
drying of parchment coffee.
Parchment coffee consists of a soft ...
Vermicomposting of agro-based waste in central Kenyan highlands
(2002)
In Central Kenyan Highlands, soil nutrients pose a challenge to farmers in this area due to
continuous cultivation of the soils. As a result, there is need to explore farmers' easily
available resources for utilization ...
The role Butterfly farming in forest conservation and community development in Kenya
(2002)
Butterfly farming is the breeding of butterfly pupae for sale to butterfly houses, exhibitors
and natural museums. In Kenya, butterfly farming projects are located adjacent to natural
forests were the utilization of the ...
Household food consumption patterns in relation to dietary adequacy of vitamin a and iron in Awasi, Nyando district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
A cross sectional study covering all four sub-locations of Awasi location, in Nyando
District was carried out in the months of September -October 2002. A total of304
households were covered by the study. The study aimed ...
Effects of Mondia Whytei aqueous root extract on isolated rabbit heart and Jejunum preparations
(2005)
Mondia Whytei is a forest floor plant with aromatic rhizomatous roots. It belongs to the
Asclepiadaceae Family. Its roots are rich in bioactive phytochemicals. essential minerals
and vitamins. Among the bioactive ...
Effects of planting density and weeding regimes on forage and grain yield of maize
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Maize is a major food and forage crop in Kenya and planting density and weeding
regime influence yield. The effects of weeding regimes and maize planting density on
maize forage, grain yield and quality were evaluated ...
Effects of burn size and burn patterns on the above ground net primary production on savanna ecosystem, Laikipia Kenya.
(2009)
This study investigated the separate and combined influences of fire and herbivores on herbaceous layer
primary production in burn treatments of various scales and patchiness. The study was conducted in
savanna ecosystem ...
The pathology of rinderpest in common warthog, cattle and African cape buffalo experimentally infected with African lineages I and II isolates of rinderpest virus.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The persistence of mild rinderpest in the Eastern Africa region despite continued
eradication efforts has been a subject of concern in recent years among the wildlife
conservation, livestock production, and scientific ...
Variability of iron, zinc and protein concentration in common bean genotypes
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
One prerequisite for breeding micronutrient dense bean cultivars is availability of
adequate genetic variation. However the iron, ZInC and protein concentration of most
bean cultivars and landraces widely grown in Africa ...
Evaluation of environmental and social impacts of community water projects: A case study of Kisayani Community Water Project in Kibwezi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are experiencing
increasing poverty" coupled with environmental degradation and inadequate water
resources. In response to water scarcity, both national ...