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Prediction of bulk potato temperature during free natural ventilation storage
(1999)
The broad objective of this research was to predict bulk potato temperatures at vanous
locations and at different times of storage in boxes under free natural ventilation using
both theoretical and physical experimental ...
Genetic And Physiological Studies On Drought Resistance Traits In Dry Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris_l.) In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
Field and trough studies were conducted to evaluate response of physiological and
morphological traits of dry bean tPhaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes to water stress over a
period of two seasons. Thirty six bean genotypes ...
An abattoir survey on the occurrence and prevalence of swine parasitic helminths of public health and economic importance in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
Although there have been systematic and well coordinated efforts in
documenting the prevalences of parasitic diseases of the pig in several countries of
the world, very little has been done in Kenya. Parasitic helminths, ...
A description of the pastoral Camel production system in Moyale District, Kenya
(1999)
A description of the pastoral camel production system of the camel keeping pastoralists of Moyale
district is presented. The study focuses on herd management, identification of production constraints
and explores ...
Differential factors between participants and non-participants in women groups and their relationship with nutritional status of children below the age of five years, in Msambweni location, Kwale district - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
This comparative study was carried out betwe-en· members and
non members of women groups living in Msambweni Location, Kwale
district. The aim of the study was to identify characteristics
of mothers and households that ...
The effect of No3-N on Nodulation, dry matter yield and n2 fixed by Calliandra Calothyrsus
(1999)
Calliandra calothyrsus Meissn. is a fast- growing leguminous tree which has
been introduced to many tropical regions, including Kenya where it is used in
agroforestry systems for fu elwood, soil improvement, reforestation ...
An investigation into the soil loss problem in the Upper Ewaso Ng'iro North Basin
(1999)
This study was undertaken to quantify the amounts of soil loss taking place in the different
catchments in the Ewaso Ng'iro basin. The extent of erosion and changes in cover
conditions in the Siakuu river catchment covered ...
Impact of land use on vegetation resources with emphasis on woody vegetation in the semi-arid area of Abala district, North Afar, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
This study aimed at investigating changes in vegetation resources with emphasis on the
woody component in relation to land use changes (i.e. settlements, cultivation and grazing).
It also made an attempt to understand ...
Dietary patterns and nutritional status of asymptomatic HIV-l seropositive and HIV-l seronegative women in Nairobi-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1999)
A clinic based five months cross-sectional, but comparative study was carried
out on 204, randomly selected asymptomatic HIV Seropositive (cases) and my
Seronegative (controls) in a health facility in a Nairobi maternal ...
Physiological basis of yield differences in bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars
(1999)
The study was conducted at the University of Nairobi
Facul ty of Agr icul ture Farm, Kabete, located on la ti tude 10 5 I
south and longitude 36° 44 I east at an altir.ude of about 1800
metres above sea level. The study ...