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Effect of soil water, nitrogen and phosphorus on maize growth and yield in a Semi arid environment
(2005)
A field study was carried out for three seasons from November 1999 to February 2001 to
investigate the influence of irrigation on growth, light and nitrogen use in maize under semiarid
conditions in Machakos, Kenya. The ...
Measuring food security: identifying indicators for monitoring and evaluation of a food security project in Vihiga District, Kenya.
(2005-01)
The Christian Partners Development Agency (CPDA) food security project III Vihiga
District aims at improving the quality of life by supporting communities to attain food
security through improved agricultural and nutritional ...
Epidemiological, genetic, serological and antimicrobial susceptibility characterization of non-typhi Salmonella isolates from hospitalized children in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Non-typhi Salmonella (NTS) are a major cause of septicaemia and bacteraemia in humans
worldwide. About 1.4 million cases are observed in the United States of America annually, out
of which 600 are fatal. In sub-Saharan ...
Light, water, and nitrogen use in low input maize-pigeonpea intercrop in subhumid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A field experiment was conducted to investigate light, water and nitrogen use in a
low input maize-pigeonpea intercrop system in sub-humid conditions at the
University of Nairobi, Kabete Field Station. Treatments were ...
Infiltration and surface runoff responses To land use and tillage in Awach Kano Watershed, Lake Victoria Basin.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Understanding of runoff sources and sinks coupled with development of rubost models
that provide rapid and less expensive assessment of the impacts of land management on
surface runoff is critical in the management of ...
Molecular And Virulence Characterisation Of Phaeoisariopsis Griseola And Reaction Of Bean Cultivars To Races Of The Angular Leaf Spot Pathogen
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Amongst the legumes grown in Kenya, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is ranked as the most popular in both production and utilization. Bean production is, however, constrained by several factors, which include angular ...
Incidence and composition of causal agents of root rots complex in common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l) and molecular characterization of rhizoctonia solani isolates from Embu, District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
Over the last decade, root rot diseases have increased in importance and in some cases resulting
in up to 100% loss in the yield of beans. In Kenya, the incidence of bean root rots is well
documented in Western province. ...
Pilot study on the effects of dietary supplementation on recovery and nutrition outcomes of inpatients in selected public health facilities
(2005-01)
Nutritional status and .food intake are critical factors III disease process. Therefore
nutrition care and support are key factors in patients' management during active phase of
acute infection, disease and convalescence. ...
Elastoplastic and viscoelastic behaviour of cohesionless shelled Maize en masse
(2005)
Cereal maize continues to be one of the most important crops in the world both for
human and livestock use. Bulk harvesting, transportation, handling and processing of
cereal maize is therefore important if the increasing ...
Private sector participation in water Management: Malindi water supply case study
(2005-08)
Most of the existing water supplies in the urban areas in Kenya are generally poor
in terms of technical and financial performance. Service coverage is inadequate,
levels of service are low, and in many cases the situation ...