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Occurrence of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - Corona Virus in Ranched Camels in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is a zoonotic disease caused by Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The infection gained prominence following the death of an infected patient with lower respiratory tract involvement in mid-2012; and ...
Influence Of Agricultural Practices On Soil Properties, Abundance And Diversity Of Plant Parasitic Nematodes In Small Scale Tea Farms In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)
Tea (Camelia sinensis L (O) Kuntze) is a major cash crop in Kenya contributing to the economy majorly through exports. Plant parasitic nematodes are widely distributed in tea fields and cause significant yield losses. In ...
Effect of Inorganic Fertilizers and Planting Density on Growth and Yield of Selected Maize Varieties in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Maize is a priority staple food crop in Rwanda and helps farmers to generate income through the surplus sales; despite its low yields of 2.2 t/ha compared to 5.5t/ha worldwide. With the aim to participate in maize grain ...
Influence of Soil Moisture Levels on Yield and Seed Quality Parameters of Biofortified Common Bean Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is mostly cultivated in different areas where
seasonal rainfall is inconsistent and soil moisture stress limits grain yield production .
This study aimed at identifying biofortified ...
Commercial Viability of an Upgraded Koche, a Traditional Meat Product Prepared in Pastoral Regions of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)
Commercialization of indigenous meat products is one of the major strategies for promoting and preserving indigenous knowledge. Commercialization of indigenous meat products can contribute to increased incomes and non-income ...
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ...
Impact of Spillover Effects of Integrated Pest Management on Profitability of Non-mango Fruit Fly Infested Crops in Meru County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) has recently developed and disseminated an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for suppression of mango fruit flies among mango growing communities ...
Characterisation Of Bean Root Rot Pathogens From Soils In Western Kenya And Their Management With Biochar And Vermicompost
(UoN, 2019)
The importance of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) has continued to be emphasised in the world and as a key source of dietary protein both in the rural and urban livelihoods in Kenya. Reduction in its productivity has ...
Effect Of Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate And Split Application On Growth And Yield Of Selected Rice Varieties In Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(UoN, 2019)
Irrigated rice production is the main source of livelihood for a majority of farmers in Mwea Irrigation Scheme and its environs. The rice yields have, however, been declining progressively and this can be partly associated ...
Access To Water Resources And Conflicts In The Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Sub-Basin: A Case Of Laikipia County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)
The purpose of this study was to assess water access, use, management and conflicts in
the Upper Ewaso Nyiro North River Basin: the case of Laikipia County in Kenya.
Laikipia and neighbouring Meru and Nyeri Counties have ...