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Characterization and assessment of erosion susceptibility of the soils of Mount Marsabit forest ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The study was conducted in the Mount Marsabit forest ecosystem to determine the soil types, erosion susceptibility and to recommend appropriate soil conservation measures. The observation sites were selected ...
Factors associated with high calf morbidity and mortality in a dairy enterprise in Kilifi district of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
A two part longitudinal study was carried out to investigate the causes of high dairy calf
morbidity and mortality in Kilifi Plantations of Kilifi District, Kenya, with the aim of
quantifying both morbidity and mortality, ...
Microbiological studies of Kirario, an indigenous Kenyan fermented porridge based on green maize and millet
(2006-07)
The objective of this study was to isolate, characterize and identify the lactic acid bacteria
involved in the fermentation of Kirario, a traditional fermented porridge based on green
maize, millet and/or sorghum. The ...
Evaluation of selected synthetic insecticides, neem products and border crops in the management of aphids (aphis gossypii) in Okra (abelmoschus esculentus) in Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Studies to evaluate the efficacy of two synthetic insecticides, imidacloprid 350g/1
(Gaucho FS ®) and Lambda- cyhalothrin 17.5g/1 (Karate 1.75 EC ®) and two neem
products, 0.15%w/w azadirachtin (Achook®) and 0.6%w/w ...
Identifying potassium-deficient soils in Kenya by mapping and analysis of selected sites
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
Potassium (K) deficiency is emerging in intensively cropped soils of Kenya, but the magnitude of the problem has not been determined. This study was conducted to ascertain the possibilities of mapping K-deficient soils by ...
Nutritional status of children under five years of age in Bahirdar, Ethiopia: from a human rights perspective
(2006)
A cross-sectional study was carried out in Bahirdar Town of the Amhara National
Regional State in north-west Ethiopia. A total of 284 children aged 0-59 months were
studied. The objective of the study was to compare the ...
Household food and nutrition security in association with HIV progression: a comparative study of highlands and lowlands in Wundanyi Division, Coast Province, Kenya
(2006)
Household food security that includes household food availability, accessibility and utilization, is
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synergistically associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) ...
Effect of storage conditions on quality and storability of seed and ware potato (solanum tuberosum l.)
(2006)
Experiments were conducted between October 2004 and June 2.05 at KAlUNational
Potato Research Center (NPItC) "Tigeni", to determine the effects of storage
conditions (light and temperature) on seed and ware potato (Solanum ...
Ecological and socio-economic impact of changing land use in Kilombero valley, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The study was conducted in Malinyi ward, Ulanga district in Tanzania. The aim of the
study was to determine the ecological and socio-economic effects of changing land use
patterns due to pastoral migration in the area. ...
Factors attributed to the prevalence of early complementary feeding of infants in eastlands area of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006)