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Genotype x environment interactions, seed production in common onions Shelf-life and seed production in common onions (allium cepar)
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Eight introduced and three existing onion cultivars were evaluated at four locations for two seasons to determine genotype-environment interactions and stability for bulb yield, and other agronomic characters. The cultivars ...
Fluoride in water and fish from Kenyan rift valley lakes
(University of Nairobi, 1990)
Although fish is an important source of food in Kenya,
limited information is available on fluoride in Kenyan fish.
Fluoride is accumulated by aquatic organisms living in high
fluoride environment. It was therefore found ...
Evaluation of the antiarrhythmic effects of Verapamil,propranolol and lidocainein Adrenaline induced cardiac arrhythmias in dogs
(1990)
Cardiac arrhythmias can occur in any condition such
as coronary heart disease or hypoxia in which impulse
formation is enhanced, or in which impulse conduction is
impaired, or in which a combination of these factors ...
Causal agent of pyrethrum wilt and factors influencing the disease development
(1996)
Pyrethrum production has recently been threatened by a disease characterized by wilting
and subsequent death of pyrethrum plants. Information on etiology and epidemiology of the
disease is scanty and generally not reliable. ...
An economic analysis of factors affecting the adoption of Napier Grass in smallholder dairying in Kiambu District, Kenya
(1998)
This study focused on the smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu district. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that influence farmers‟ decision to adopt Napier grass and to quantitatively evaluate the impact of ...
Maternal occupation and the nutritional status of mothers and children under the age of five years in Msambweni location, Kwale District -Kenya.
(1996)
This is a comparative study, which was carried out in
Kwale District, Msambweni division from December 1994 to
September 1995. This study focuses on the maternal
occupation as it influences food consumption patterns, ...
Evaluation of the heifer project for women farmers in Mpigi district (Uganda)
(1994)
This is an evaluation of the implementation of the Heifer Project for Women
Farmers in Mpigi District, whose aim is to uplift the economic and nutritional status
of the beneficiaries. A questionnaire was developed and ...
Variation among black spruce clones in nutrient uptake and early growfh after field planting
(1991-05)
A study was conducted to determine the genetic variation in
black spruce (Picea mariana [Mill.]B.S.P) with respect to nutrient
uptake and use efficiencyon a typical forest soil in central New
Brunswick.
The experimental ...
Prediction of bulk potato temperature during free natural ventilation storage
(1999)
The broad objective of this research was to predict bulk potato temperatures at vanous
locations and at different times of storage in boxes under free natural ventilation using
both theoretical and physical experimental ...
Reducing Nitrogen Losses During Composting Of Poultry Manure Using The Natural Zeolite Clinoptilolite
(University of Nairobi., 1998-03)
Loss of N via NH3 volatilization during composting of poultry manure reduces the agronomic value of the end-product and contributes to environmental pollution. The objectives of this study were to evaluate N losses via ...