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Management of potato aphid transmitted viral diseases by integrating border crops, insecticides and mineral oil
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important root crops grown in Kenya.
However, its productivity is greatly affected by aphid transmitted viral diseases. Lack of
enough certified seeds for farmers and ...
Diet and nutritional status of women living with HIV/aids in Nairobi, Kenya: The place of fermentation and germination technologies
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
In Kenya, porridge typically made from cereal flours is a common meal for children and
invalids (those living with HIV/AIDS included). Cereal porridges suffer from high
dietary bulk as a consequence of their high starch ...
Analysis of endogenous retrovirus-like particle expression in normal male olive baboon (papio anubisj reproductive tissues.'
(2001)
Endogenous retrovirus- Iike sequences (ERV s) represent a substantial component of most
vertebrate genomes. Majority share morphological features with type-C retroviruses. To
date, the significance of ERV -related sequences ...
The effect of using animal traction on farm efficiency and household labour allocation on smallholder farms in Kenya: a case of Kirinyaga district.
(2004)
The continued sub-division of land due to population pressure coupled with
traditional inheritance patterns has led to an accelerated decrease in individual
land holdings. The small-scale farm will therefore remain the ...
Abundance and diversity of soil mites (acari) in Different land use types in embu And taita taveta districts, Kenya
(2009)
The survey of soil mites was carried out with two main objectives: (i) To determine the
effect of land use types and seasons on abundance and diversity of soil mites and (ii) to
establish the effects of soil chemical ...
Abundance and efficiency of garden pea nodulating rhizobia in central Kenya soils
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Garden pea is an important foreign exchange earner in the Kenyan economy and an excellent
source of dietary proteins for its people. Its production is limited by the low soil nitrogen in
major pea producing areas of ...
Khat-induced reproductive dysfunction in male rabbits
(2006)
The psychostimulating herbal drug khat (Catha edulis Forsk) is habitually used by
inhabitants around the horn of Africa, including East Africa and Arabian Peninsula, but is
also imported in other countries. Khat has been ...
Ex-ante analysis of rural electricity demand and environmental benefits: the case of Gura small hydro power project, Kenya
(2009)
“Greening the Tea Industry in East Africa” (GTIEA), a global environmental facility (GEF)
funded 4-year project, was officially started in August 2007 (EATTA/UNEP, 2008). Its
objectives are to increase investments in ...
Effects of feeding programme on child nutritional status among people displaced by natural disasters in Mandera district
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
This study was carried out to assess the effects on the nutritional status of under-fives
of a feeding programme carried by Medicos Sin Fronteras-Spain (MSF-Spain) in
Mandera district. Data from the routine programme ...