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Management of root-knot nematodes (meloidogyne spp) tnokra (abelmoschus esculentus (l) moench) using nematode suppressive crops and organic soil amendments
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was undertaken to develop an intergraded root- knot nematode management
strategy in okra by using crop rotation of nematode suppressive crops and incorporation of
organic amendment in to the soil. Several ...
Towards maize yield prediction in the Katumani area of Kenya
(1980)
In this study, attempts were made to relate yield
of maize grown at Katumani Agrometeorological Station to
rainfall and air temperature variables by who approaches.
In the first approach, yield was regressed on ...
An analysis of smallholder credit programmes in Bungoma District with special reference to Kavujai Division
(University of Nairobi, 1982)
The economics of potato storage in Kenya
(1977)
This thesis analyses the economic and technical factors that influence the amount of potato stored and the type of potato storage facilities
currently in use at farm-level in Kenya.
The thesis is based on survey carried ...
The effects of frequency and height of cutting on tillering, herbage yield and nutritive value of four varieties of napier grass
(University of Nairobi, 1984)
The effects of six-, eight-and ten-weeks cutting interval* and 0, 10 and 20 cm cutting heights and their combinations on tillering, herbage yield, crude protein and in vitro dry matter digestibility of four varieties of ...
Host-parasite relationships of the root-knot nematodes,meloidogyne incognita and m.javanica, on beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(1973)
Field, laboratory, and greenhouse experiments
were carried out to study e££ect o£ nematicide
application on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) yields in
Kenya; penetration o£ larvae ot:' Meloidogyne incognita
and M. javanica ...
The Epidemiology and control of East Coast fever and other vector-borne diseases: perceptions of the pastoral communities in Northern Rift Valley Province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
A participatory epidemiological study was conducted among the Pokot and Tugen
communities in Northern Rift Valley, Kenya, to assess the status of tick-borne infections
and obtain livestock keepers' perceptions of how the ...
Performance of farmer-preferred maize varieties intercropped with beans in the semi-arid regions of kenya
(2010)
Recurrent droughts are often associated with maize crop failures and therefore food insecurity especially in semi-arid areas of Kenya. To cope with drought, farmers are advised to adopt drought tolerant maize varieties and ...
Factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle in Kiambu district and their effects on productivity
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
To study the factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle and their effects on
productivity, 20 smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu District were randomly selected.
Data collected once fortnightly for 11 ...
Morphology, Haemolysis and Environmental sources of catalase-positive Campylobacters
(1987-09)
Literature relating to the isolation, identification
and importance of catalase-positive campylobacters is reviewed
and the need for further work emphasized. Campylobacters
have been isolated directly, or after enrichment, ...