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Effects of viruses on growth and yield of local sweet potato varieties in Kenya
(2003)
Experiments to determine the effect of viruses on the vine and tuber yield of three
popular Kenya sweet potato varieties were undertaken at the University of Nairobi
Kabete farm, The sweet potato varieties were Kemb10, ...
An economic analysis of the constraints in the production and marketing of milk in Kilifi District of the Coast province of Kenya
(1994)
This study investigates the milk production and marketing system in Kilifi District.
The purpose is to examine the causes of high producer price in the informal sector and
the decline in milk production in Kilifi District. ...
Factors associated with dietary iron intake and prevalence of anaemia among women aged 15-45 years in Garissa District, Kenya
(2004)
A cross sectional study with an analytical component was conducted in Garissa district to
identify the effect of some important factors associated with anaemia among women of
childbearing age (15-45 years) in Garissa ...
Factors associated with introduction of complementary feeding of infants below six months, in Machakos District, Kenya
(2008-09)
Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are crucial for optimal growth and
development during infancy. Optimal feeding practice in the first year of life is crucial for the
survival and health of infants, and ...
Studies on population dynamics of the yellow headed borer, Dirphya Nigricornis Olivier (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), a pest of coffee in Kenya
(1988)
Studies were conducted in coffee plantations in Kenya and under laboratory conditions to determine whether durations and sessions of mating either impeded or enhanced both the ovipositional rate per day and fecundity of ...
Analysis of the Networks and Traceability Systems of Organic Kales Value Chains in Nairobi and its Environs, Kenya
(2012)
Some product information asymmetry is always present in food value chains; when the
asymmetry is high, it increases food safety markets imperfection, reduces trust among
stakeholdersand could compromise food safety and ...
Economic analysis of factors affecting sunflower production in Machakos district of Kenya: a case study of Kibwezi division
(1990)
The study was motivated by the need to find out why
sunflower production has been erratic and declining in
Machakos District in spite of the joint efforts of the
Government and Oi 1 Crop Development Limited (OCD Ltd) ...
Land treatment effects on morphometric characters of Three grass species and economic returns from Reseeding in Kitui district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was conducted to determine the effects of tractor-ploughing and handclearing
as land treatment methods on morphometric characters and aboveground
biomass production of Eragrostis superba, Cenchrus ciliaris and ...
A comparative study on food security and nutritional status between coffee and non-coffee growing households in Kathiani Division"Machakos District Kenya.
(2002-08)
A comparative study on food security and nutritional status of coffee and non-coffee
growing households was carried out in Iveti Location of Kathiani Division, Machakos
District, in the months of September, October and ...
Childcare practices and psychomotor development in children 0-36 months in Mwea Division-Kirinyaga District-Kenya
(2005)
In September-October 2002 a descriptive cross-sectional survey aimed at assessing the awareness
of psychomotor stimulation practices in 0-36 months old children drawn from households under a
Community Based Nutrition ...