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Genetic analysis of resistance to maize streak virus among mid-altitude maize inbred lines
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Maize streak virus disease (MSVD) is the most destructive viral disease of maize in the Sub-
Saharan Africa. In Kenya, the disease results in reduction of crop dry matter and grain yields.
Like most foliar disease, the ...
Bovine Papillomatosis and its Management with an Autogenous Virus Vaccine in Kiambu District, Kenya
(2009)
Six cases of bovine papillomatosis were reported to
the University of Nairobi veterinary clinic. Diagnosis
was based on presented clinical signs and histopathology
of affected skin lesions. The histological samples
of ...
Factors influencing the adoption of conservation tillage practices and their implication on profitability in maize- cowpea cropping systems - a case of Makueni district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08)
In the semi arid areas of eastern Kenya, the farmers are faced with food insecurity and low farm incomes due to rainfall unreliability. The low soil moisture resulting from low rainfall cannot support productive agriculture ...
Transmission and Distribution of Cassava Brown Streak Virus in Major Cassava Growing Regions of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Cassava brown streak virus disease (CBSD) is a viral disease that remained endemic for a long period of time in Eastern Africa exhibiting a delimited distribution along the coastal low lands. However, today there are reports ...
Assessing the impact of climate variability and change on maize performance in semi-arid eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Global climate change is elevating the agricultural challenge of feeding the
growing world population by causing significant modifications to crop production
environments. Effects of climate change and variability in ...
Environmental transmission pathways for cryptosporidium parvum in urban small holder dairy
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
A study was carried out to obtain an understanding of the role of environmental
transmission pathways for Cryptosporidium parvum from dairy farming households to
humans in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi. Household questionnaires ...
Effects of phosphate fertilizers and seed priming on root rot and bean fly damage on beans and lablab in Nandi South district
(2009)
Pulses are important for food and income earning for most households. However diseases and
pests such as root rot and bean fly, can be overcome using soil fertility amendments and seed
priming by enhancing the plant ...
Molecular characterization of Rhizoctonia Solani strains causing tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum mill) damping-off and its management
(2009)
The objective of this study was to determine the genetic diversity among the Rhizoctonia solani
strains causing damping off of tomato in Kenya and assess the efficacy of the disease control by
nonchemical methods. Survey ...
Diversity and abundance of bee pollinators visiting Hedgerow plants in the farmlands bordering Kakamega forest
(2009)
The study was carried out in Kakamega farmland, north of the Kakamega forest, from October
2008 to March 2009, in order to determine the diversity and abundance of bee pollinators that
forage on flowers in the hedgerows, ...
Prevalence, intensity and pathology of ecto and haemoparasites infections in indigenous chickens in eastern province of kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Indigenous chickens constitute over 81% of poultry in Kenya and produce 71% of
eggs and poultry meat. Ecto- and haemoparasites limit production of these birds in the
rural areas. However, no previous studies have been ...