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Dietary and water related factors associated with endemic goitre in school children in Awasa district, southern Ethiopia.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
A case control study was carried out to identify factors
associated with endemic goitre in school children, 6 - 18
years of age, in Awasa district in Sidamo region, South
Ethiopia. The factors considered in the study ...
An evaluation of the influence of water quality and irrigation management on soil properties of some selected irrigation farms in Kiboko and Makindu
(1992)
Three irrigation farms were studied. Two in Makindu and one
in Kiboko. Representative soil sampling sites were selected to
represent irrigated and non-irrigated soils. The physical and
chemical properties were determined ...
Influence of Level and Frequency Of Nitrogen Fertilization on Growth, Flowering and Postharvest Quality of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L)
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
This study was conducted to determine the influence
of various levels of Nitrogen and frequency of application
on growth, flowering and postharvest quality of tuberose.
Nitrogen tended to stimulate an increase of ...
Organochlorine pesticide residues in breast milk of mothers living in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
A total of 216 human milk samples were collected from mothers either attending
post natal clinics or in the maternity wards of some hospitals in Nairobi. The
samples were analysed for organochlorine pesticides by use of ...
Assessment Of The Level Of Bean (Fhaseolus Vulgaris L. - Rcsecoco-Glip-2) Seed Htfecn.toi And Contamination By Pseudomonas Syrinsae Pv. Phasbolicola And Its Implications On Disease Incidence And Severity
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Detection of Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola (Burkholder,
1926) Young et_ al., 1978 inside and outside the bean seeds was carried out using dilution plate method. The seeds used were collected from farmers in Kisii, ...
Copper requirement of wheat (Triticum aestivum L) cultivars
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Copper (Cu) is one of the most limiting micronutrients in wheat grain production (Triticum aestivum L.). The objectives of these studies were to (i) determine the response of eight Canadian spring wheat cultivars to Cu and ...
The Effect of Land Treatment and Seeding Methods on Establishment of Three Range Grasses in the Semi-arid Rangelands of Makueni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
The problem of vegetation degradation in Kenya's semi-arid areas must be addressed, if these areas are to support the increasing human and livestock population. However, efforts to rcvcgctatc denuded rangelands will be ...
Effects Of Propagation Method And Deflowering On Vegetative Growth, Leaf Yield, Phenolic And Glycoalkaloid Contents Of Three Black Nightshade Selections Used As Vegetable In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Two experiments were carried out between August 1990 and May 1991 at the Field Station, University of Nairobi, Kabete Campus, to study the effects of propagation methods and deflowering on vegetative growth,leaf yield and ...
The effect of nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer management on the production and quality of true potato (solarium tuberosum, l.) Seeds, from three commercial varieties grown in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Three experiments were conducted in the field to study the effect of fertilizer management on True potato (Sotanum tuberosum, L.) seed (TPS) production and quality. In the first experiment, the effects of split applications ...
The impact of changing land use patterns on the numbers and distribution of livestock and wild herbivores in the Tana River District, Kenya
(1992-02)
The intent of this study was to examine the impact of
changing land use patterns on the numbers and distribution
of livestock and wild herbivores in the Tana River District,
Kenya.
A multi-method approach of aerial ...