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Effect Of Temperature On The Efficacy Of Metarhizium Anisopliae (metchnikoff) Sorokin In The Control Of Western Flower Thrips In French Beans
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Metarhizium anisopliae isolate ICIPE69 is a highly virulent fungal pathogen against several thrips species such as western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), bean flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti), onion ...
Malnutrition, dietary diversity, morbidity and associated factors among schoolchildren in Kibwezi District, Kenya
(2013)
In Kenya, information on the nutritional status of schoolchildren is scanty. This study assessed malnutrition levels (stunting, underweight, thinness, and anemia and serum RBP levels), dietary diversity and morbidity among ...
An Evaluation of Access to Information on Passion Fruit Production by Farmers in Keiyo North District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Passion fruit farming is viewed as a viable enterprise in Kenya as an income generating
activity. Its farming is gaining popularity in the country and trends for 2002-2010 show its
production increasing yearly in Keiyo ...
Determining The Impact Of Biotechnology On Smallholder Farm Incomes
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-06)
The advancement in biotechnology has been advocated for by many
scientists as carrying the ultimate cure to Africa’s poverty and food
insecurity. There is, however, another school of thought opposed to this
advocacy; ...
An evaluation of agricultural knowledge and information systems In adoption: The case of grain amaranth production in Lugari, Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The access to agricultural information by smallholders for improved agricultural production has
increased the application of agricultural knowledge and information systems (AKIS). The
purpose of this study was to establish ...
Role Of Social Cash Transfer In Nutrition In Salima District Of Malawi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-02)
Social cash transfers are attracting growing interest from national governments and multilateral donors, as key tools in achieving the Millennium Development Goals due to their role in improving human development, as well ...
Association Of Nutrition Knowledge And Attitude With Dietary Practices And Nutritional Status Of Female Undergraduate Students Attending University Colleges Within Nairobi Metropolis
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Good nutrition is important in promoting health and is dependent on quality of food eaten. Food choices are determined by many factors among the most important being nutrition knowledge and attitude towards nutrition. ...
Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on Soil properties, Striga density and Maize yield in Vihiga and slay a Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Continual soil fertility depletion and the increased infestation of weeds such as striga in smallholder
farming systems are two of the main processes amplifying reduction in food production
across Sub-Saharan Africa ...
Nitrogen and Phosphorus sufficiency levels assessment for irrigated lowland Rice growth and yield in Cyunuzi, Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
The present study was undertaken in Cyunuzi (Eastern Rwanda) paddy field using "upland 26"
variety with the objective of assessing the sufficiency levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in order
to develop tools for fertilizer ...