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The expression of O-endotoxins in generations of crosses of tropical inbred lines transformed with Bacillus thuringiensis genes
(2008)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is the third most important cereal grain globally, after wheat and
rice, and a significant contributor of food, feed and industrial uses. Infestation and
damage by the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus ...
Evaluating the impact of tsetse-repellent technology on the incidence of trypanosomosis in cattle managed under pastoral production systems in selected site in Kajiado and Narok districts, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2008)
the study evaluated a tsetse repellent technology developed for the control of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in cattle. The technology comprised a repellent, 2-methoxy 4-methylphenol. emitted from dispensers attached ...
Endemicity of newcastle disease virus in village indigenous chickens and the role of carrier ducks
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2008-10)
While the epidemiology of Newcastle disease (ND) in commercial poultry systems is very well documented, the ecology of this disease in indigenous birds, especially in tropical environments, is not adequately reported. This ...
Regional food security challenge: Revealing the factors influencing public perceptions on Agricultural Biotechnology in Eastern Africa Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Despite major scientific milestones in the application of agricultural biotechnology in global agriculture elsewhere, public attitudes towards agricultural biotechnology in general and GM agricultural products in particular ...
Evaluation of green manure plant trimings as substrates for oyster mushroom production
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of selected potato varieties and clones and their potential for processing into frozen french fries
(2008)
Thernost important processed potato products in Kenya are French fries (chips), followed by
crisps and frozen French fries (chips). The demands for these products have increased over
the years and therefore require that ...
Management of potato aphid transmitted viral diseases by integrating border crops, insecticides and mineral oil
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important root crops grown in Kenya.
However, its productivity is greatly affected by aphid transmitted viral diseases. Lack of
enough certified seeds for farmers and ...
Abundance and efficiency of garden pea nodulating rhizobia in central Kenya soils
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Garden pea is an important foreign exchange earner in the Kenyan economy and an excellent
source of dietary proteins for its people. Its production is limited by the low soil nitrogen in
major pea producing areas of ...
Honey market structure and pricing efficiency in the pastoral areas of Baringo District, Kenya
(2008)
A competitive market structure is a sufficient condition for the market pncmg
efficiency. This in turn ensures that price provides producers with the incentives to
enhance production depending on available resources. The ...
Evaluation of inoculation techniques and screening markers for smut (ustilago scitaminea syd) resistance in sugarcane
(2008)
Sugarcane smut 111 Kenya cause severe losses in susceptible varieties. Seedling smut
screening may select for sugarcane genotypes with physiological resistance, and may
therefore be of great use to the industry because ...