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Molecular Characterization Of Itm Vaccine Using Minisatellite Macrosatellite Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Efficacy of phosphoric acid and stinging nettle extract in the management of late blight of potato
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Late blight of potato caused by P. infestans is the major disease constraint to potato
production in Kenya. Knowledge on sensitivity of late blight pathogen (Phytopthora
infestans) to metalaxyl and different fungicide ...
Biodiversity of Soil Macrofauna Functional Groups And Their Effects On Soil Structure, As Related To Agricultural Management Practices Across Agroecological Zones Of Sub - Saharan Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Soil macrofauna, especially earthworms and termites are important components of the soil ecosystem and, as ecosystem engineers, they influence formation and maintenance of the soil structure and regulate soil processes. ...
Evaluation of Animal health care delivery systems in west Pokot and Turkana Districts of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010)
The study determined , described and assessed the animal health care delivery systems in Turkana and Pokot Districts, with the main goal being to provide the necessary information to inform the strengthening of animal ...
A comparative analysis of costs and benefits of Jatropha, maize and orange production in Kenya: case of contracted farmers in Shimba Hills
(2010-08-27)
Energy demand and supply imbalances are a major challenge to development in Sub
Saharan African countries. Reliance on petroleum as well as biomass energy sources
is both uneconomical and unsustainable. These call for ...
Influence of relative humidity on the growth and development of the mite typhlodromalus aripo de leon (acari: phytoseiidae): evidence from laboratory and greenhouse experiments
(2010)
The influence of selected relative humidity regimes on the development and growth of
of the various immature stages from egg to adult of the predacious mite,
Typhlodromalus aripo De Leon, was studied in the laboratory ...
Links between Seasonal Climatic Variability and Poverty: A Case Study of Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Communities in Baringo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This study was motivated by the need to ascertain whether poverty incidence, gap and
severity can vary with 'Seasonal climatic variability, and TO identify determinants of poverty
in sedentary agro-pastoral and semi-nomadic ...
Regenerating callus, roots and shoots of jatropha curcas (L) in-vitro and optimizing seed germination
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Jatropha curcas is among the important tree crops in the world with a potential for
biofuel production. The crop is drought resistant and thrives well in warm tropical climates.
However, propagation material is a major ...
Effect of weed management practices and nitrogen application on seedling emergence, growth and yield of dry bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
One of the major constraints to bean production is the high labor requirements that farmers
face in land preparation, planting and weed control. The conventional methods of weed
control in many parts of Kenya and Africa ...
Hydrological modeling of Rainfall-runoff for Nyando River basin
(2010)
River flooding has been associated with severe social and economic problems throughout
the world. While deaths from most natural disasters have declined over the past two
decades, loss of lives and property from flooding ...