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The effect of random roughness decay, slope gradient and cumulative rainfall in crust formation on chromic luvisols
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
SUI face Crusts restrict water infiltration into soil. Upon drying the surface Crust may
impede plant emergence and growth. thereby reducing yield. This study was
carried out with the aim of assessing the effect of ...
Effects of nitrogen and plant density on yield and quality of sweet potatoes
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A field experiment was laid out to investigate the effect of nitrogen levels (0, 45, 90
Kg Nlha) and plant density at (4l600plantslha) and (83200 plantlha) on production of
vines and storage roots in the variety Helena. ...
Genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous goats of sub-saharan Africa using microsatellite DNA markers
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This study was undertaken to determine the genetic structure, relationship and genetic
diversity among 18 populations of goats from sub-Saharan Africa including Uganda (4),
Tanzania (5), Kenya (2), Mozambique (2), Nigeria ...
Diversity and abundance of bee pollinators visiting Hedgerow plants in the farmlands bordering Kakamega forest
(2009)
The study was carried out in Kakamega farmland, north of the Kakamega forest, from October
2008 to March 2009, in order to determine the diversity and abundance of bee pollinators that
forage on flowers in the hedgerows, ...
The effect of nitrogen and phosphorous application on growth, yield and nutritional quality of vegetable amaranth (amaranthus hybridus)
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
Two field studies and laboratory experiments were carried out at Kabete Campus,
University of Nairobi, between November 1994 and October 1995. The aim of the study
was to find out the effect of nitrogen and phosphorous ...
Pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, fosphenytoin and chloramphenicol in the rabbit and rat
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Seizures commonly complicate cerebral malaria and are associated with
increased risk of death and neurological sequelae. Phenytoin is used for
treatment of seizures that are refractory to other treatment, but it has ...
Development of Soya-based high-protein-vitamin A rich flour to be used as a supplement in porridge of young children
(2007)
This study aimed at developing and testing the stability and acceptability of a proteinvitamin
A rich flour supplement. The flour mixture, as a nutrient supplement, can be added to complementary foods rich in energy but ...
Assessing the role of organic soil amendments in control of root-knot Nemadodes (Meloidogyne spp.) affecting common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(2003)
A study was undertaken to determine the role of organic amendments in supressing rootknot
nematodes The organic amendments used in the study included chicken and cow
manures and leaves of Mucuna pruriens (velvetbean), ...
Amelioration of the most limiting plant nutrients in the soils of central Kenyan highlands, Kiambu district.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Farmers in the Central Kenyan Highlands are aware of the consequences of nutrient
depletion and practice complex integrated nutrient management strategies such as
addition of organic and inorganic fertilizers, soil erosion ...