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Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and rhizobium inoculation on growth and yield of intercropped maize (zea mays) and beans (phaseolus vulgaris)
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Most studies on intercrops have not been conclusive. Nitrogen is one of the elements
that limit maize and bean production. Since symbiotic N fixation may provide a
substantial amount ofN in such a system, there is need ...
Hydrologic and crop response to tillage under semi-arid conditions in Kenya
(2000)
Effects of the rainfall variability on soil moisture (SM) over crop growth periods is
a prerequisite for assessing and developing better soil moisture conservation practices in
semi-arid areas. It was therefore necessary ...
Phenotypic assessment and molecular diversity evaluation using simple sequence repeats of Kenyan sorghum germplasm under drought stress conditions
(2009)
In terms of tonnage, sorghum is Africa's second most important cereal. The
continent produces about 20 million tonnes of sorghum per annum, about onethird
of the world crop. The crop is widely grown in the semi arid ...
Grazing patterns, energy extraction and livestock productivity in agro-pastoral production systems in Kibwezi, south-eastern Kenya
(2005-09)
The primary energy pathways, energy intake, habitat exploitation patterns and feeding
interaction of free ranging agropastoral herds (cattle, goats and sheep) in Kibwezi, a
semiarid environment were investigated in two ...
Land use and land cover changes in the greater Amboseli ecosystem, Kajiado District, Kenya between 1988 and 1998.
(2000)
For millenia, Greater Amboseli ecosystem of Kenya has had a central role in subsistence
pastoralism and wildlife conservation by providing vast biological resources for pastoralists and
their livestock; and habitat for ...
Major Factors Associated With High Morbidity, Mortality and Poor Performance of Camel Calves, Kids and Lambs I the Rendille and Samburu Pastoral Herds in Marsabit District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2007-05)
This thesis describes a study on the major factors associated with morbidity,
mortality and performance of camel calves, kids and lambs in Rendille and Samburu
pastoral herds in Marsabit district, Kenya. The main objective ...
Studies on Preventive and Curative Ethnoveterinary Remedies Applied by the Rendille/ariml and Gabra Communities of Marsabit District, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2004)
This study was undertaken to take stock of the existing traditional veterinary knowledge
and practices among the Rendille/Ariaal and Gabra ethnic groups of Marsabit District and
to determine the antibacterial activity ...
Influence of supplementary irrigation and organic manure application on micronutrient density and yield of five common bean varieties'
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Micronutrients deficiency especially (Zinc and Iron) have been identified as limiting in most
diets of people who depend on staple toads. Bean varieties high in Iron and Zinc have been
developed in East and Central Africa ...
Development of appropriate information education and communication materials for promotion of traditional vegetables
(University of Nairobi, 2004)