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Influence of selected land use change and indigenous knowledge on soil quality in the Agro-pastoral Semi-Arid Karamoja-Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Karamoja agro-pastoral semi-arid zone of Uganda is characterised by rapid land use and land cover change (LULCC), and soil quality (SQ) decline. However, the extent to which these changes have occurred and their impacts ...
Farm production diversity and its association with dietary diversity among smallholder farmers in Kisii and Nyamira Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Undernutrition and micronutrient malnutrition affect close to one billion people globally. Interventions such as biofortification, farm production diversity, and market linkages target to exploit farming and marketing ...
Conditions for Optimum Germination of Sprawling Bauhinia Seed (Tylosema Fassoglense) (Kotschy Ex Schweinf.) Torre & Hillc
(university of Nairobi, 2020)
Understanding seed biology and germination ecology of plants is critical for domestication of neglected and underutilized species (NUS). However, this information is not readily available for Tylosema fassoglense [Family: ...
Evaluation of Performance of Small Ruminants in Smallholder Climate Smart Villages of Lower Nyando, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The productivity of small ruminants in developing countries remains low although the animals play an integral role in the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Current information on their productive performance and contribution ...
Effect of Soil Amendment With Biochar, Lime and Compost on Soil Acidity and Root Rot in Common Bean Phasoelus Vulgaris L. In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Root rot complex is a major biotic constraint to bean productivity in Western Kenya caused by synergistic associations of different soil borne fungal pathogens. It is aggravated by infestations of bean stem maggot and is ...
Repeat Breeding In Bos Taurus In Makueni, Kakamega And Nandi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The optimum dairy cattle production aims at getting a calf per cow per year. This is, however,
limited by bovine repeat breeding syndrome (RBS) caused by fertilization failure or early
embryonic death among others. ...
Development and Quality Evaluation of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified With Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Micronutrient malnutrition continues to be a problem in developing countries. Food to food fortification which includes composite flour formulation is one of the methods used to reduce the problem. However, the effectiveness ...
Impact of Choice and Integration of Tsetse Fly and Trypanosomiasis Control Methods on Household Income in Lamu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The farm households in Lamu County had participated in the control of tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis using insecticide treated livestock, insecticide treated targets and trypanocidal drugs. However, the methods that ...
Mapping and Validation of Major Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) for Maize Lethal Necrosis (Mln) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by dual infection of two viruses Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) resulting in devastating effects on maize production. The prevalence ...
Effectiveness of density sorting in reducing aflatoxin b1 and fumonisins in maize grain
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Mycotoxins such as aflatoxins and fumonisins are prevalent contaminants of maize, which is a major staple food in Kenya. Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus parasiticus and Fusarium verticilloides are the major producers of ...