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In vitro embryo culture of interspecific hybrids between the kenyan lines of phaseolus vulgariis L. and phaseolus acutifolius A. gray
(1986)
The objective of this study was to examine the
interspecific compatibility between the Kenyan
Phaeseolus vulgaris L. lines (GLP 2, GLP 24, GLP X92
GLP 1004 and 1122) and Phae eo Lu e a cu t i f o l iu e Ao Gray
lines ...
Modified atmosphere packaging of freshwater fish
(1986)
A preservation method that could extend the shelflife of fresh, freshwater fish would be of
nutritional and economic importance to a nation like Kenya, where 90% of all the fish landed
comes from the freshwater environment, ...
The effect of intra- row spacing and method cultivation on dry matter production and yield of Solnum tuberrosum L.
(1986)
Studies were carried out to show the effect of
spacing and method of cultivation on potatoes (Solanum
tuberosum). The potatoes were planted at three intrarow
spacings (15, 30 and 45 cm) and constant row spacing
of 75 ...
A new approach to hatchery sanitation: isolation and control of pathogenic bacteria associated with deaths in hatching chicks
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
Investigations have revealed Large microbial populations in
many hatcheries despite the application of various sanitary
measures.Many of the pathogenic organisms which affect the
eggs, embryos and hatched chicks may be ...
The effects of seedborne funci on the quallty of maize grain in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
According to a survey conducted in 5 districts
in Kenya during the period 1982/83, many fungi were
associated with maize grains. These fungi were
found to have adverse effects on gralns as feed and
seed. Fusarium and ...
Budget and funds allocation model
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The supply responsiveness of wheat farmers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
The major objective of the study was to show how wheat farmers respond to price incentives in Trans-Nzoia,Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Narok and Nyandarua districts in Kenya. The Prices included in the analysis are the annual and ...
Maize marketing in Kenya: factors influencing the marketing efficiency of national cereals and produce board
(1986)
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has a
number of objectives in the maize market. To fulfil
them it performs many marketing functions......
Evaluation of agronomic technology for raising true potato seed transplants for the production of potatoes compared to the use of tubers
(1986)
The study investigated the possibilities of the use of TPS transplants as planting material for potato production. The study showed that 70% soil, 15% horse manure and 15% sand produced vigorous seedlings which were ready ...