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Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ...
Socio-economic and Technical Assessment of Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change Adaptation Among the Transitioning Pastoralist and Agro-pastoralist Households of Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Climate change in Africa, the worst hit continent is real with observable changes due to its high levels of vulnerability. Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) home to nearly 300 million poor people is portrayed as a susceptible ...
Reducing Synchronizing Prostaglandin F2α Dosage in Dairy Goats for Enhanced Goat Artificial Insemination Uptake in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Dairy goat farming is rising globally as an alternate climate smart livestock. This rise is attributed to its high drought and heat resilience, less methane emission and better disease resistance. According to KNBS (2019), ...
Studies on Ethnopharmacology, Antimicrobial Activity and Toxicity of Catha Edulis (Vahl.) Forssk.ex Endl. (Celestraceae) in Sprague Dawley Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Catha edulis (Vahl.) Forssk. ex Endl. (Celastraceae) is a plant which is predominantly used for its euphoretic and stimulant actions. Other indigenous uses of the plant which have been reported include; treatment of ...
Typology, Genetic Diversity and Genome Wide Scan for Signatures of Selection of Productivity Traits in Indigenous Goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Data on the characterization of animal genetic resources are essential in the development of breeding and conservation schemes to ensure their sustainable use. The present study aimed at assessing the phenotypic traits, ...
Assessment of Antibiotics Residues in Milk Supplied by Smallholder Farmers to Processors in Kenya: a Case of Bomet, Nakuru, and Nyeri Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The consumption of milk and milk products serves as a good source of complete food. In spite of
that, the use of antibiotics by farmers for the treatment of domestic dairy animals has increased
which has led to antibiotic ...
Assessment of Drivers of Postharvest Losses and Factors Influencing Adoption of Loss Reduction Practices Along the Mango Value Chain in Embu, Machakos and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Fruits and vegetable value chains form a crucial part of the food system. However, the chains have been faced with a major challenge of PHLs that has been estimated at about 40%-50%. Developing countries have been characterised ...
Molecular Characterization of Viruses Infecting Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) and Reaction of Bean Genotypes to Virus Infection
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Virus disease symptoms are frequent in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) fields in Zambia, but information is scanty about the identities, distribution and genetic diversities of causal pathogens. This study was conducted ...
Participation in Milk Processing and Its Effect on Profitability of the Dairy Enterprise Among Smallholder Farmers: the Case of Kikima Dairy Cooperative Society in Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
The role of the dairy sector in Kenya with respect to the creation of employment, food & nutrition security cannot be overlooked. Smallholder farmers rely on it as their source of livelihood. The sector is however faced ...
Assessment of Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour and Preferences for Value-added Sweet Potato Products: a Case of Homabay and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is bio-fortified with vitamin A and is therefore highly promoted for its contribution to the fight against vitamin A deficiency (VAD). It is predominantly consumed in rural areas where ...