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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 ...
Integrated management of bean Bruchid,Acantlloscelides Obtectus say (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), on stored beans in Eastern Kenya
(2008)
A survey was carried out on stored beans in three districts (Meru central, Meru north and
Tharaka) in eastern Kenya to identify the bruchid species responsible for the bean damage
and the existing management options ...
The effects of chemical pretreatments on the postharvest physiology of lisianthus (eustoma grandiflorum shinn.) cut flowers
(2008)
This study was conducted to investigate the role of exogenously applied 6-
benzylaminopurine (BA) and gibberellic acid (GA3) in the postharvest physiology of cut
lisianthus flowers. The suitability of biocides that ...
Replication of Viruses Responsible for Sweet Potato Virus Disease in Resistant and Susceptible Sweetpotato Genotypes and Identification of Molecular Markers Linked to Resistance
(2008)
Virus diseases are a major constraint to sweetpotato production in East Africa. The most important is the Sweet potato virus disease (SPVD), a result of co-infection of Sweet potato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) and Sweet ...
Fungal and aflatoxin contamination in maize from Eastern Kenya and evaluation of possible management strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Survey on fungal and aflatoxin contamination and evaluation of possible management
strategies was carried after 2006/07 cropping season in nine agro ecological zones of
greater Machakos district (Kangundo, Machakos and ...
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 ...