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Evaluation of dual purpose sorghum varieties for animal feed in semi arid areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
This study was designed to compare ten dual purpose sorghum varieties on the basis of
nutritional composition and digestibility with a view to recommend the best suited for arid and
semi-arid areas. The materials used ...
Determining the health and nutritional status of 6-10 year-old school children in coffee plantations of Thika municipality Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2010-09)
The physical growth of school children aged 6-10 years, is the result of both
environment and genetic factors and the interaction between the two. In poor
populations the main factors affecting the physical growth of ...
Urban consumers' perceptions and willingness to pay for safety of leafy vegetables: the case of kale consumers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Throughout developing countries, food quality and safety are becoming increasingly important
attributes to urban consumers being driven by consumers' lifestyle changes, urbanization and
income growth. Rapid urbanization ...
The role of varietal traits on the adoption of improved pigeon pea varieties in Kenya: the case of Taita district
(2010)
Pigeon pea has recently been promoted by the government and other research
organizations in Kenya due its ability to tolerate moisture stress. It traditionally has
been grown in central and eastern Kenya. However, in ...