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Prevalence, Intensity And Pathology Associated With Helminth Infections In Indigenous Chickens In Kiambu And Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The objective of the present study was to establish the prevalence, intensity and pathology
associated with helminths infections in three age groups and sexes of free range indigenous
chickens from farms and markets in ...
Biodiversity of Soil Macrofauna Functional Groups And Their Effects On Soil Structure, As Related To Agricultural Management Practices Across Agroecological Zones Of Sub - Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Soil macrofauna, especially earthworms and termites are important components of the soil ecosystem and, as ecosystem engineers, they influence formation and maintenance of the soil structure and regulate soil processes. ...
Genetic variation of the Lake Victoria Nile Perch
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Recent decline in Nile perch abundance in Lake Victoria as deduced from decreasing catches is a
concern to the fishing industry and conservation biology, as population on the decline is expected to
lose most of its genetic ...
Adaptation to climate change and fertilization of maize legume intercrop in Mozambique
(2013)
A survey was conducted in Lichinga and Sussundenga districts of Mozambique to determine
the key constraints limiting production of maize, the factors influencing farmers' decision
making on fertilizer use and to evaluate ...
Investigating the extent to which the sudan institutional Capacity in respect to how food security information for Action (sifsia) program has influenced and strengthened the Government's decision making process: a case study across 6 States of south sudan
(2013)
This research report is a product of investigations carried out across six states of South Sudan, aimed at
determining an extent to which the Sudan Institutional Capacity: Food Security Information for Action
(SIFSIA) ...
A comparative analysis of costs and benefits of Jatropha, maize and orange production in Kenya: case of contracted farmers in Shimba Hills
(2010-08-27)
Energy demand and supply imbalances are a major challenge to development in Sub
Saharan African countries. Reliance on petroleum as well as biomass energy sources
is both uneconomical and unsustainable. These call for ...
Factors affecting pre and post-weaning growth of crossbred cattle genotypes at Songa Research Station in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)
To assess the growth performance of the different cattle genotypes from birth to 18 month of age
at Songa Research Station in Rwanda, this study was designed. Records of animals born between
1998 and 2008 were evaluated ...
Adoption Of Index Based Crop Insurance Among Wheat Farmers In Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Narok is a leading agricultural region in Kenya. It is inhabited by both large and
smallholders growing rain fed wheat and other field crops that are vulnerable to severe
weather shocks. In extreme cases, many farmers ...
Combining Ability Of Chilo Partellus Resistant Maize Inbred Lines For Mid-altitude Ecology Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food crop in the developing world. The spotted
stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe is an important stem borer causing significant maize
yield losses in the mid-altitude ecology ...
Characterization Of Resistance To Coffee Leaf Rust And Coffee Berry Disease Among Rwandese And Associated Coffee Germplasm
(University of Nairobi., 2011)
Coffee leaf rust (CLR) and coffee berry disease (CBD) are the most economically important
diseases affecting coffee production in Africa. A study was undertaken to evaluate the available
coffee germplasm for resistance ...