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The influence of defoliation and deblossoming on growth and runner production in strawberry (fragaria ananassa dutch) in Kenya
(1987)
Asexual propagation of strawberry in Kenya is difficult due to the limited runner production by the available cultivars. Lowe runner production occurs because of the short day condition, which induces continuous flowering. ...
Investigation into causes of gullying and gully control in Kandara division of Muranga district.
(University of Nairobi, 1980)
Gullying is intense in many arid and semi-arid parts of Kenya due to erosive climatic conditions, rugged terrain, development projects like roads and
overgrazing. The same problem of ...
Species identification of fresh meat, heat-treated meat and internal organs using antisera to thermostable antigens
(University of Nairobi, 1987)
Unequivocal identification of fresh meat and heat-treated
meat is of special concern to food analysts and game
conservation authorities. The food analyst has to provide
proof of fraudulent substitution of more expensive ...
Renal excretion of urea and electrolytes in a small wild ruminant: the dik dik antelope (rhynchotragus kirkii)
(1985-09)
A study to examine the glomerular filtration rate,
renal mechanisms for potassium, sodium and urea excretion,
urine osmolar concentration as well as saline drinking
abilities of the dik dik antelope was carried out ...
A comparison of different herbicides in bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production under two tillage system
(1986)
Two trials on bean (Pnaseolus vulgaris L.) production under minimum and conventional tillage systems were conducted during the short and long rain seasons oi 1984 and 1985 at the Faculty of Agriculture farm Kabete of the ...
An epidemiological study of gastrointestinal nematodes in cattle with particular reference to weather factors in Tetu division of Nyeri district, Kenya
(1984)
An epidemiological study of gastroinLestinal nematodes
of cattle was conducted in Tetu Division of Nyeri District,
Kenya. This area has a trcpical climQte, being within the
tropics. The aim of the study was to assess ...
Prediction of erosion rates and the effects of topsoil thickness on soil productivity
(1987-01)
Part one of this study involved the determination
of quantitative parameters for predicting
erosion rates using runoff plots. The treatments on
the runoff plots included: Bare fallow, maize with
minimum tillage, maize ...
Studies on newcastle disease and some associated local virus strains in Kenya.
(1982)
Newcastle disease is an infectious and highly
contagious disease affecting mainly chickens and turkeys.
Various other birds as well as in may be affected
by the virus. In recent years, the disease has caused
severe ...