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Management of late blight of potato and tomato by antibiotics produced by streptomyces species
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This was a study undertaken to formulate antibiotics produced by Streptomyces sp. and test their efficacy
in control oflate blight disease of tomato and potato. It was also meant to establish mammalian toxicity
of these ...
Economic and political aspects of decentralised forest management in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Women access to land and its effect on their smallscale agricultural productivity: a case study of maize production in Machakos District, Kenya
(2007-05)
Women in most rural communities in Africa dominate farm activities in terms of labour
supply and management. Overall, Africa's performance in terms of agricultural
production and productivity remain inadequate and the ...
Impact of Head Smut Disease (Ustilago kameruniensis) on Napier Grass Yields in Smallholder Dairy Production Systems
(2007-04)
Four consecutive studies were carried out to assess the impact of Napier grass head smut
on fodder production as well as to explore alternatives to the popular Bana grass variety in
smallholder dairy farms of central ...
Cross-sectional survey of Mange infestation and contagious Caprine Plueropneumonia in Goats, Turkana District, North-western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This thesis describes a study on a cross-sectional survey of Mange Infestation and Contagious
Caprine Plueropnuemonia (CCPP) in goats, in Turkana District, North-western Kenya. The
objectives were to determine the ...
A case of newcastle disease in parrots in nairobi, kenya
(2007)
Newcastle disease is an infectious highly contagious and devastating disease mostly affecting chickens, turkeys, wild and ornamental birds. It is reported as the most important viral disease of birds in the World. The ...
Evaluation of environmental and social impacts of community water projects: A case study of Kisayani Community Water Project in Kibwezi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are experiencing
increasing poverty" coupled with environmental degradation and inadequate water
resources. In response to water scarcity, both national ...
Development of Soya-based high-protein-vitamin A rich flour to be used as a supplement in porridge of young children
(2007)
This study aimed at developing and testing the stability and acceptability of a proteinvitamin
A rich flour supplement. The flour mixture, as a nutrient supplement, can be added to complementary foods rich in energy but ...
Occurrence of fusarium headblight of wheat in Nakuru district and its management using biocontrol agents
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Fusarium head blight (FHB) has recently re-emerged as a devastating disease of small grains
throughout the world. Different management strategies have been tried but control of the
disease has not yet been achieved. ...
Textural characteristics of lactic fermented sweetpotato and its performance as sausage filler
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Attempts have been made to modify textural characteristics of sweetpotato by chemical and
physical treatments but no studies on the effect of lactic fermentation on its properties have
been carried out. Lactic fermentation ...