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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 ...
Effect of rhizobia inoculation and starter-nitrogen application on nodulation, biomass and grain yield of food legumes
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A field experiment was conducted at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture
farm in 2004 long rains (LR) and short rains (SR) to determine the effect of rhizobia inoculation
and starter-N dose on the performance ...
Infant feeding practices and nutritional status of Children aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The main objective of this study was to assess infant feeding practices and nutritional
status of chi Idren aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Past research on the topic of ...
Maternal and child health care providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and quality of nutrition services in Tamale, Ghana
(2007-08)
The purpose of this study was to determine accessibility of protocols, MCH service
providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and the quality and adequacy of nutrition
actions they deliver in order to generate ideas and ...
Screening for Development of Resistance in the African Stem Borer (Busseola fusca Fuller) and in the Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) to Bt-Maize o-endotoxins
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The African stem borer, Busseola fusca Fuller (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and
the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Pyraridae), are the
major stem borers species of great economic importance in ...
Effect of chemical pesticides and nitrogen source on the performance of food grain legumes
(2007)
Plant pests and declining soil fertility are among the major limitations to the production of grain legumes in Kenya. Two field experiments were concurrently conducted to investigate the response of grain legumes to pesticide ...
Identification of theileria parva vaccine candidate antigens recognised by cytotoxic t lymphocytes from Zebu cattle
(2007)
East Coast fever (ECF), caused by Theileria parva, a tick-borne intracellular
apicomplexan parasite, is a highly fatal lymphoproliferative disease of cattle. Immunity
against T. parva has previously been shown to be ...
Outcome of drug management of patients with aids-related Kaposi's Sarcoma in a referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most common malignant complication in patients suffering
from human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. It was recognized in 1994, that the
tumour was caused by infection with a human ...
Inheritance and selection for resistance to Angular Leaf Spot (Phaeoisariopsis Griseola (SACC)and common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas Campestris pv Phaseoli) in yellow beans
(2007-06)
Angular leaf spot (Phaeoisariopsis griseo/a) and common bacterial blight (Xanthomonas
campestris pv phaseo/i) are two major diseases of common bean (Phaseo/us vulgaris
L.). In Africa, the two diseases account for losses ...
Potential of using entomop athogenic nematodes in the management of diamondback moth on kale (brassica oleracea var. Acephala)
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala L., is one of the most important vegetables grown in
Kenya. However, it is prone to serious damage by diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella
L. Extensive and regular use of ...