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Assessing the role of organic soil amendments in control of root-knot Nemadodes (Meloidogyne spp.) affecting common bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(2003)
A study was undertaken to determine the role of organic amendments in supressing rootknot
nematodes The organic amendments used in the study included chicken and cow
manures and leaves of Mucuna pruriens (velvetbean), ...
An assessment of the pollution of Kabuthi river by wastewater from Dagoretti slaughterhouses complex in Kiambu district of Kenya
(2008)
Wastewater is an important source of environmental pollution. Both ground and surface
water is polluted by wastewater from abattoirs, domestic, agricultural and industrial effluent.
Wastewater from slaughterhouses contains ...
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Dairy Technologies in Western Kenya
(2005-12)
The necessity to improve dairy production in the less developed countries (LDCs) exists,
and the Government of Kenya has recognised this as evidenced by its efforts in
restructuring the dairy sector. The sector contributes ...
Effect of pollinators on sunflower seed yield helianthus annus l.) in Makueni district, eastern Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A field experiment was carried out twice in the long rains, 2004 and the short rains, 2005 In
Makueni District, Eastern Kenya to establish the diversity of sunflower pollinators and their
effect on the seed yield. Four ...
The occurrence of viruses and aphid vectors in small scale potato seed production systems and their effect on yield in Kenya
(2003)
The Overall Objective of this study was to determine the incidence and distribution of
Potato viruses, relationship to aphid vector population and effect of these virus diseases on yield loss and seed quality of different ...
Potential Of Organic Amendments For Root-knot Nematode Management In Black Nightshade (solanum Nigrum)
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(2005-04)
Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national
development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in
output and productivity is critical. ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathology of ecto and haemoparasites infections in indigenous chickens in eastern province of kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Indigenous chickens constitute over 81% of poultry in Kenya and produce 71% of
eggs and poultry meat. Ecto- and haemoparasites limit production of these birds in the
rural areas. However, no previous studies have been ...
An economic analysis of cereal banks in bungoma and Butere-Mumias districts of western kenya
(2009)
Cereal banking involves buying of cereals or grains during periods of lower prices,
storing and selling out the stocks when prices are higher. In Kenya they were started with
the aim of enhancing local food security and ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of trained community resource persons. the case study of the Mbooni community based nutrition programme
(2002-08)
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the
Community - Based Nutrition Programme's trained community resource persons
(CRPs) in Mbooni and Kisau Divisions of Makueni District. ...