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Deployment of organic substrates and biocontrol agents for nematode management in carnations
(2009)
Plant parasitic nematodes cause yieldreductions in ornamental crops of up to 11%, however, intensive use
of nematicides is being discouraged worldwide making environmental friendly management approaches a
necessity. Thus ...
Consumption patterns of traditional leafy Vegetables and Their contribution to recommended dietary intakes of Vitamins a and c, and iron in Kalama division, Machakos District, Kenya
(2004)
This study was undertaken between March 2003 and June 2003 in Kalama division of
Machakos district to establish the consumption patterns and nutrient contents of
traditional vegetables. A household survey was carried out ...
The seroprevalence and risk factors of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia in the Northwestern area of Turkana District, Kenya i
(2009)
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a severe respiratory disease affecting
cattle. The study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors
associated with the disease in North-western Turkana, ...
Nutritional and safety quality of street foods in Korogocho and industrial area of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Street foods are a common source of food eaten outside the home, which are sold by
vendors in markets, construction sites and along the streets. In the last decade, Kenya had
a rapid increase in the urban population, ...
Molecular And Virulence Characterisation Of Phaeoisariopsis Griseola And Reaction Of Bean Cultivars To Races Of The Angular Leaf Spot Pathogen
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Amongst the legumes grown in Kenya, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is ranked as the most popular in both production and utilization. Bean production is, however, constrained by several factors, which include angular ...
A comparison of the stability, safety and efficacy of two contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine formulations
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
A study was carried out to evaluate a modified contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP)
vaccine against the standard (currently in use) vaccine. The objective was to determine whether
the modified vaccine was superior ...
A comparison of sensitivity of test kits used for diagnosis of human Brucellosis in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Animal and human health is inextricably linked. People depend on animals for nutrition,
socio-economic development and companionship. Yet animals can transmit many
different diseases to humans.
Brucellosis is a common ...
The contribution of urban agriculture and school-feeding programme in schools on nutritional status of pupils: a Study of Nakuru town.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was designed to establish the contribution of urban agriculture in schools and
school feeding programme on the nutritional status of pupils in those schools in Nakuru
Municipality.
A cross sectional study ...
Development of pigeon pea population for marginal rainfall areas of Kenya
(2006)
Two population improvement methods. Stratified Mass Selection (SMS) and Mass Selection with Progeny Testing (MSPT) were used in the improvement of grain yields of pigeon pea composite populations under marginal rainfall ...
Effect of source, time, and method of application of nitrogen on growth and yield of potato (solanum tuberosum l)
(2000)
Irish potato variety Dutch Robjin was planted in the Faculty of Agriculture Farm,
K.abeteCampus, University of Nairobi, in 1997-1998 short rains (Expt I), and 1998 long rains
Expt II). The experiment was laid out in a ...