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Combining ability and heterosis for tolerance to low soil phosphorous and nitrogen in common beans (phaseolus vulgaris L).
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Common bean in Kenyans are predominantly grown by subsistence, resource-poor
farmers who use little or no soil amendment chemicals. Production is limited by
infertile soils with inherently low P and N, diseases, pests, ...
Chemical evaluation of -bovine colostrum preserved by different methods in a hot climate.
(2002)
Colostrum of cows of the Sahiwal breed was preserved for I month at 28°C by 5 different methods viz, treatment with.
formaldehyde at levels of 0.1% and 0.05%; acidification with formic acid at levels of 0.5% and 0.1%; and ...
Impact of transaction costs on the marketing channels of dry grain pigeonpea in Makueni district, Kenya.
(2002)
This study aimed at identifying and analyzing the performance of the major marketing channels of dry grain pigeonpea in Kenya. Makueni District was used as a case study. As such, the various marketing intermediaries in ...
The effect of daily versus weekly iron supplementation in the control and prevention of iron Deficiency anemia in lactating mothers: a case study Of urban slums in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(university of nairobi,, 2002)
This study was designed to take a sequential step, comprising a cross sectional study
with a longitudinal observation, to demonstrate the biological effectiveness and social
feasibility of weekly versus daily iron ...
Nutritional, hygiene ans socio-economic dimensions of street foods urban areas:the case of Nairobi
(2002)
Exceptionally high rates of urbanisation in developing countries have been coupled with lack of
employment and increasing urban poverty and undernutrition. Urban populations are thus utilising a
variety of initiatives ...
Vermicomposting of agro-based waste in central Kenyan highlands
(2002)
In Central Kenyan Highlands, soil nutrients pose a challenge to farmers in this area due to
continuous cultivation of the soils. As a result, there is need to explore farmers' easily
available resources for utilization ...
The role Butterfly farming in forest conservation and community development in Kenya
(2002)
Butterfly farming is the breeding of butterfly pupae for sale to butterfly houses, exhibitors
and natural museums. In Kenya, butterfly farming projects are located adjacent to natural
forests were the utilization of the ...
Effects of nitrogen and plant density on yield and quality of sweet potatoes
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A field experiment was laid out to investigate the effect of nitrogen levels (0, 45, 90
Kg Nlha) and plant density at (4l600plantslha) and (83200 plantlha) on production of
vines and storage roots in the variety Helena. ...
Amelioration of the most limiting plant nutrients in the soils of central Kenyan highlands, Kiambu district.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Farmers in the Central Kenyan Highlands are aware of the consequences of nutrient
depletion and practice complex integrated nutrient management strategies such as
addition of organic and inorganic fertilizers, soil erosion ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practices of trained community resource persons. the case study of the Mbooni community based nutrition programme
(2002-08)
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of the
Community - Based Nutrition Programme's trained community resource persons
(CRPs) in Mbooni and Kisau Divisions of Makueni District. ...