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Seed borne Phaeoisariopsis Griseola assessment and it's influence on angular leaf spot of Phaseolus Vulgaris cv Rosecoco-glp-2.
(2009)
Angular leaf spot (ALS) disease caused by Phaeoisariopsis griseola has been reported in
all areas where Phaseolus vulgaris cultivars are grown. However the relative importance
of the disease in terms of seed infection ...
Evaluation of advanced generations of sesame (sesamum indicum l.), mutant lines at selected sites in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
Sesame is an important oil crop that is well suited for the marginal areas whose
potential has not been fully exploited in Kenya. A mutation breeding experiment was
initiated at Kabete in the 1990' s to enhance the genetic ...
Household storage practices of traditional cereals and Legumes and their effects on food security: a case study of Maragua and Gikingo locations, Tharaka District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A cross-sectional survey that had a laboratory analysis component was carried out. The aim
of the investigation was to establish household storage practices of traditional cereals and
legumes and their effects on food ...
Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge on infant :feeding practices among the Maasai community in Narok District, Kenya
(2008-07)
Little is documented about the relationship between maternal nutrition knowledge and
infant feeding practices in the Maasai community. A cross sectional survey which
employed both descriptive and analytical methods of ...
Light, water, and nitrogen use in low input maize-pigeonpea intercrop in subhumid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A field experiment was conducted to investigate light, water and nitrogen use in a
low input maize-pigeonpea intercrop system in sub-humid conditions at the
University of Nairobi, Kabete Field Station. Treatments were ...
Comparative studies on virulence, genetic variability and mycotoxin production among isolates of fusarium species infecting wheat
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Isolates of Fusarium species isolated mainly from wheat in Germany and Kenya were
investigated for variation in mycotoxin production, virulence and PCR-based DNA
characteristics. The isolates were tested for mycotoxin ...
Effectiveness of Chitosan against spoilage moulds in harvested mangoes and its preservative effect on Ngowe mangoes (Mangifera Indica L. var. Ngowe
(2008)
Trade in mangoes contributes significantly to the Kenyan economy and the mango is an
important fruit for its nutritional and sensory qualities. There are several mango varieties
grown in Kenya. Ngowe mangoes are the ...
Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (eds) on testicular and epididymal structure, and plasma testosterone profiles in the goat (capra hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Effects of ethane dimethanesulphonate (EDS), a diester of suIphonic acid, on
testicular and epididymal morphology and plasma testosterone profiles were studied
using both light and electron microscopic techniques and ...
Knowledge and practice of nutritional principles and their association with nutritional and morbidity status of people with HIV/AIDS. Case for a home based care centre in ongata rongai of Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
People with the human immunodeficiency virus need good nutrition to sustain
their health and minimize morbidity episodes. Appropriate health care at the
hospital level is unaffordable and care has shifted to home based ...
The epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Baringo and Machakos Districts with emphasis on animal reservoirs
(2000)
Identification of animal reservoirs of leishmaniasis
is an absolute pre-requisite to understanding the
epidemiology of the disease. A 16-month search for
animal reservoirs of leishmaniasis began in Marigat
Location of ...