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Quantitative studies in two grain amaranth populations using two selection methods
(2013-05-23)
A population of Amaranthus cruentus (UC87) and another of
hypochondriacus (UC99) were subjected to Sl (selfed) family
analysis of genetic variation for plant height, plant weight,
head length, head weight, threshing ...
Effect of timing and methods of mineral fertilizer application on Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) performance in Musanze and Nyaruguru Districts, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Irish potato is among the most important tuber crops produced in Rwanda and is among priority crops on which the national programme of intensification and development of sustainable production systems is primarily focused, ...
Acrylamide Contamination In Commercial Potato Crisps In Kenya: Levels Of Intake And Effects Of Processing Parameters In Local Cultivars
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-07)
The presence of acrylamide in several carbohydrates rich foods baked at high temperatures and
its classification as a suspected human carcinogen calls for a concerted effort to minimize its
presence in human diet. It is ...
Investigating viability of premium influenced land agro-usage structure for increased phyto-diversity and production of african leafy vegetables
(University of Nairobi, 2013-05)
Decreasing land holdings among smallholder farmers in Vihiga and Jinja have resulted in intensive land utilization. This has in turn led to low soil fertility level which has resulted in decline in the abundance and ...
A Study Of Follicular Dynamics In The Kenyan Boran Cow
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Although ovarian follicular dynamics has been documented in some Zebu cows, literature on the
same for the Boran cow is scarce. The current study aimed at providing this information so as to
optimize capacity of this ...
Integration of indigenous knowledge with information and communication technologies in coping with effects of climate change and variability on agriculture in Kajiado County, Kenya
(2013)
Climate change threatens production’s stability and productivity. In many areas of the world where agricultural productivity is already low and the means of coping with adverse events are limited, climate change is expected ...
Assessment of pesticide and heavy metal residues in tilapia fish from Machakos and Kiambu counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and other chemical residues cause harmful effects; they can
cause injury to human health as well as to the environment. Humans take up these chemicals
through skin absorption, respiration ...
Assessment of Women smallholder sorghum farmers Access to Agricultural information in Mwingi Central District, Kitui County,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Agricultural information is key to improving agricultural production in any country. Information is available in agricultural research institutions and Universities but there is lack ...
Anti-inflammatory Potential Of The Coral Tree (erythrina Abyssinica): Histological And Immunohistochemical Evidence In Chronic Trypanosomiasis Mouse Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Human African trypanosomiasis is a protozoan disease prevalent in Sub-Sahara African
countries that lie between 14° North and 29° south of the Equator. It is caused by a
parasite of the genus Trypanosoma, which has several ...