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Effects of burn size and burn patterns on the above ground net primary production on savanna ecosystem, Laikipia Kenya.
(2009)
This study investigated the separate and combined influences of fire and herbivores on herbaceous layer
primary production in burn treatments of various scales and patchiness. The study was conducted in
savanna ecosystem ...
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 ...
An economic analysis of cereal banks in bungoma and Butere-Mumias districts of western kenya
(2009)
Cereal banking involves buying of cereals or grains during periods of lower prices,
storing and selling out the stocks when prices are higher. In Kenya they were started with
the aim of enhancing local food security and ...
Comparison of effects of two contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia vaccines on Lung lesions and Seroprev Alence in Cattle kept under the Maasai ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is a disease of major economic
importance in many countries in sub Saharan Africa. Routine vaccination
remains the preferred option for control of the disease. The purpose of ...
An evaluation of the effects of information and technology characteristics on technology choice and adoption: The case of Striga and stemborer control technologies in maize production in western Kenya
(2009-11)
population is increasing, thus leading to increased demand for food, especially maize which
is a staple food for most of the Kenyan population. Demand for maize in Sub Saharan Africa is projected to double to 52 million ...
Impact of grass reseeding technology on rehabilitation of The degraded rangelands: a case study of Kibwe i district,Kenya
(2009)
A study was undertaken at Kibwezi division of Kibwezi district to investigate and
evaluate the practice and success factors responsible for the range rehabilitation work
undertaken by the Dryland Husbandry Project (DHP) ...
Dynamics of nematode communities as influenced by soil fertility management practices and biocontrol agents
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Two field experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of soil fertility management practices
and bio-control agents on the dynamics of nematode communities in Kakamega forest and the
neighboring farmlands. ...
An evaluation of Tithonia diversifolia and Sapium ellipticum as supplement fodder for Ruminants
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Studies were carried out to investigate the potential of
Tithonia diversifolia (Tithonia) and Sapium ellipticum (Sapium),
local livestock fodder species, grown in Eastern, Central,
Coastal and Western provinces of Kenya. ...
Effect of N-fertilizer and farmyard manure application, rhizobium inoculation and irrigation on performance of snap bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Nitrogen nutrient deficiency is a limiting factor for snap bean production and ought to be
supplied in a sustainable way. Two field experiments were conducted at Mwea in Central Kenya
between April and December 2006. The ...