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An Economic Analysis of Agrochemical Use in Tomato Production in Kiambu District
(University Of Nairobi, 1993)
The purpose of this study was to analyze agrochemicals use in pest-disease control in Kiambu district. The broad objective was to study the use and the economics of pesticides in Kiambu district. The specific objectives ...
The Effect of Nitrogen Fertilization and Plant Density on Growth, Yield, Quality and Shelf-life of Bulb Onions (Allium Cepa L)
(University Of Nairobi, 1993)
Two experiments were conducted at the field station of the University of Nairobi, Kabete and at the National Horticultural Research Centre, Thika during the Short rains and Long rains, 1990 and 1991 respectively.
In the ...
Effect of maturity on rumen degradation of tropical and temperate forage cell wall polysaccharides from leaves and stems
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Two main experiments were conducted in this study with the aim of better understanding the factors that influence the degradability of forages by ruminants. In the first part of the study, the degradability of leaf and ...
Child care practices and nutritional status of 0-2 year old children in lower Nyakach, Kisumu District
(1993)
This study aimed at determining the various childcare
activi ties performed by caregivers, time allocation for
childcare activities and nutritional status of children
aged 0-2 years.
A descriptive cross-sectional study ...
An analysis of the economic potential and adoption of alley cropping in Siaya district
(1993)
Though alley cropping has been in use for about six
years in Siaya District, no economic study to determine
its impact on farm families' income in the district has
been undertaken hitherto. This study was therefore ...
Etiology and chemical control of powdery mildew of Karela (Momordica Charantia l.) caused by Sphaerotheca Fuliginea (schlecht ex fro )poll
(1993)
Powdery mildew of cucurbits is a devastating disease on
cucurbits in Kenya. It is caused by either Sphaerotheca
fuliginea (schlecht ex Fr.) Poll or Erysiphe cichoracearum Dc
ex Mecat. Work was carried out on this disease ...
Clinical manifestation of experimental trypanosoma evansi infection in the dromedary camel and the effect of treatment on haematological, biochemical and serological values
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
With the growing awareness of the unique role the camel plays in
agriculture and environmental preservation, increasing attention is being
focused on improving its productivity and health status, so as to
improve and ...
Food processing in New York state: a comparative analysis
(1993)
Food processing as an activity, is crucial to the
nation's economy both as part of manufacturing and the
overall food system. The states across the nation have
differed in their contributions to this sector, with New
York ...
Determination of Tannin levels in multi-purpose Kenyan Trees and fodder Crops, their variation and effect on Protein digestibility in ruminants
(1993-07)
Energy and protein are the major limiting nutrients in dairy production on the
small scale mixed farms in Kenya. Commercial feed supplements are expensive and
therefore multipurpose fodder trees (1-1PT) and forage crops ...
An evaluation of the pilot hydatid control project in northwestern Turkana district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
Hydatidosis (Hydatid disease) 1S a cyclozoonotic
disease caused by the larval stages of Echinococcus
granulosus. The disease is mainly transmitted between
carnivores and herbivores. The most important cycle is the
one ...