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Management of root-knot nematodes (meloidogyne spp) tnokra (abelmoschus esculentus (l) moench) using nematode suppressive crops and organic soil amendments
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was undertaken to develop an intergraded root- knot nematode management
strategy in okra by using crop rotation of nematode suppressive crops and incorporation of
organic amendment in to the soil. Several ...
The impact of quarantine restrictions on livestock markets with special reference to foot and mouth disease in Garissa , district, Kenya
(2007)
This study investigated the impacts of quarantine restrictions on livestock markets In
Garissa District, Kenya. It was aimed at generating information that would help In
understanding the externalities of quarantine ...
Effect of rhizobia inoculation and starter-nitrogen application on nodulation, biomass and grain yield of food legumes
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
A field experiment was conducted at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture
farm in 2004 long rains (LR) and short rains (SR) to determine the effect of rhizobia inoculation
and starter-N dose on the performance ...
Infant feeding practices and nutritional status of Children aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The main objective of this study was to assess infant feeding practices and nutritional
status of chi Idren aged 0-12 months among Somali community in Eastleigh estate,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Past research on the topic of ...
Maternal and child health care providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and quality of nutrition services in Tamale, Ghana
(2007-08)
The purpose of this study was to determine accessibility of protocols, MCH service
providers' knowledge on nutrition protocols and the quality and adequacy of nutrition
actions they deliver in order to generate ideas and ...
Screening for Development of Resistance in the African Stem Borer (Busseola fusca Fuller) and in the Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe) to Bt-Maize o-endotoxins
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
The African stem borer, Busseola fusca Fuller (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and
the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Pyraridae), are the
major stem borers species of great economic importance in ...
The contribution of urban agriculture and school-feeding programme in schools on nutritional status of pupils: a Study of Nakuru town.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was designed to establish the contribution of urban agriculture in schools and
school feeding programme on the nutritional status of pupils in those schools in Nakuru
Municipality.
A cross sectional study ...
Effect of chemical pesticides and nitrogen source on the performance of food grain legumes
(2007)
Plant pests and declining soil fertility are among the major limitations to the production of grain legumes in Kenya. Two field experiments were concurrently conducted to investigate the response of grain legumes to pesticide ...
A social-economic analysis of preferences for fodder legumes and information flow among farmers
(2007-05)
Low quantities and poor quality basal diet, and lack of high quality protein feeds have
been identified as the major constraints to improved milk production in sub-Saharan
Africa. In Kenya the problem is compounded by ...
Identification of theileria parva vaccine candidate antigens recognised by cytotoxic t lymphocytes from Zebu cattle
(2007)
East Coast fever (ECF), caused by Theileria parva, a tick-borne intracellular
apicomplexan parasite, is a highly fatal lymphoproliferative disease of cattle. Immunity
against T. parva has previously been shown to be ...