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Reaction of ipomoea batatas (l) lam lines to alternaria leaf and stem blight and effects of soil ph on disease severity
(2000)
This study was carried out to determine the causal agent of blight disease on leaf petiole
and stem of sweetpotato in different agro-ecological zones in Kenya, investigate its
optimal in-vitro growth and sporulation ...
Contribution of Sweetpotato in the diet among households in Kasarani Division, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the period
between September 1998 and July 1999 to determine the contribution
of sweetpotato to household food consumption in Kasarani Division,
Nairobi. Before ...
Compositional, physical,micorocrobiological and keeping Quality of formulated dehulled toasted Maize-egg Flour weaning Food.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Dehulled Toasted Maize - Egg Flour (DTMEF) , a cereal-based food for infants and young children
made from dehulled maize, was prepared by a procedure in which millet amylase rich flour (MARF)
( for viscosity reduction) ...
Investigations and design of an appropriate drainage system for the University of Nairobi's veterinary farm-Kanyariri.
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
The study was carried out in the University of Nairobi's Veterinary Farm at Kanyariri. The
area lies in the upper catchment of Mathare river four Kilometres north of upper Kabete
campus. The farm is approximately 50 ha ...
Potential Of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook F. And Tithonia Diversifolia (hemsley) A. Gray Short Duration Fallows For Improving The Productivity Of Maize In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2000)
Earlier studies showed beneficial effect of 1 to 3 years-improved fallows on maize
production compared to the natural fallow. This period however is still too long for
small-scale farmers who must use the land to produce ...
Effect of nitrogen application and plant age on edible leaf yield and quality of Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum l.) plants.
(2000)
Two experiments were carried out to investigate the effects of nitrogen application
rates and plant age on the edible leaf yield and nutritive quality of black nightshade
(Solanum nigrum L.) plants. The first experiment ...
In vitro conservation of sweet potato (ipomea batatas, (l.) lam using slow growth media
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
An in vitro protocol was developed for short-term conservation of sweet potato by
modification of medium osmotic potential through incorporation of growth retardants
namely abscisic acid (ABA), mannitol, sorbitol and ...
Determination of structural properties of naturally dried Kabete Blue-gum timber
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
For several years, Blue-gum has been used for non-structural purposes. lis usage as a
structural material has been inhibited by lack of its engineering properties. With its
abundance coupled with the sky rocketing prices ...
Pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, fosphenytoin and chloramphenicol in the rabbit and rat
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Seizures commonly complicate cerebral malaria and are associated with
increased risk of death and neurological sequelae. Phenytoin is used for
treatment of seizures that are refractory to other treatment, but it has ...
Preparation of weaning porridges from blends of cereals and sweetpotato flours
(2000)
The main objective of this study was to produce a food for infants and children that is nutritious,
low in bulk and high in energy content, from blends of cereal and sweetpotato flours. Cured
sweetpotatoes from two ...