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Enhanced legume productivity through incorporation of Lablab residues and use of legume species tolerant to Root Rot Disease complex
(2013)
Green manures and crop residues have been used to enhance soil fertility and improve yield. The effect of such organic amendments on the population of soil-borne pathogens is however not well understood. This study was ...
Nutritional knowledge of Mothers and nutritional status of their children 6-59 Months under Malezi Bora Programme in Kawangware Sub Location, Dagoretti, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Malezi Bora is a program by the Ministry of Health that ensures heightened promotion of routine and far to reach areas. In the programme, mothers are given nutritional knowledge to help them utilize the health facilities ...
Iron and nutritional status of children 12-59 months in Migwani division, Mwingi district, Kenya
(2011-05)
Poor nutritional status, anaemia, iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia among
children in many parts of Kenya continues to be public health issues especially in
arid and semi-arid lands which are generally food ...
Characterization Of Rabbit Production Systems In Central, Coastal, Eastern And Rift Valley Regions Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
To characterize rabbit production systems, a study was conducted in five counties within four regions of Kenya with significant rabbit farming. These included: Rift valley (Nakuru county), Central (Kiambu and Nyeri counties), ...
Reaction Of Maize Germplasm To Common Foliar Diseases And Variability Of Maize Streak Virus Isolates
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)
Maize is an important food crop that is grown in most regions of Kenya and it is
consumed in various forms by over 80% of the population. Among the biotic constraints,
foliar diseases cause heavy yield losses thus ...
Biological control of root-knot nematodes (meioidogyne spp.) In common bean using bacillus spp.
(2013)
Bacillus spp. were isolated from the surface of healthy bean roots. Greenhouse experiments
were conducted to determine the effect of Bacillus spp. on root-knot nematodes and plant
growth.Bean plants were treated with ...
Stunted-overweight And Feeding Practices Among Children 6-59 Months Old In A Well-baby Clinic: The Case Of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
In Kenya, weight of under five year old children is taken monthly as routine growth monitoring
procedures. Linear growth of the children is however not monitored unless under special
circumstances yet the early stage of ...
Impact of household heads' alcohol consumption on the nutritional status of children under five years of age in Ol'lessos division, Nandi district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
There are many causes of malnutrition. Drugs and substance abuse, a senous global
problem with adverse effects on national securities and socio-economic development is a major
contributing factor to malnutrition. Using ...
Economic Valuation Of Irrigation Water In Ahero Irrigation Scheme In Nyando District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-06)
Water is an important input in most economic sectors hence necessary for economic development. However, water scarcity is on the increase due to human population growth, expansion of cities and rise in demand for water in ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathological lesions associated with helminth infections in farmed and wild fish in upper tana river basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Fish have become major source of protein and essential fatty acids for many
Kenyans. Thus, many farmers are venturing into fish farming but have challenges
due to fish diseases and parasites. This study examined the ...