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Regional food security challenge: Revealing the factors influencing public perceptions on Agricultural Biotechnology in Eastern Africa Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Despite major scientific milestones in the application of agricultural biotechnology in global agriculture elsewhere, public attitudes towards agricultural biotechnology in general and GM agricultural products in particular ...
Evaluation of green manure plant trimings as substrates for oyster mushroom production
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Potencial health risk posed by calves in transmission of zoonotic cryptosporidium in urban small holder dairy production in Dagoretti division of Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Cryptosporidium parvum
, commonly referred to as Crypto, is a protozoan parasite (a one-
celled organ ism) that cause diarrhea in calves (as we ll as other animals) .This extracytoplasmic
organism invades enterocytes ...
Ecotourism and its effects on the livelihoods of the host community and natural resource management: a case study of Amboseli, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
This study was conducted in Amboseli ecosystem. The study aimed at characterising
ecotourism and assessing whether satisfaction was derived out of its experience; comparing
vegetation attributes and wildlife numbers in ...
Determination of economic competitiveness of dairy production in semi-arid areas: The case of smallholders in Kitui District
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was carried out in Kitui district in the year 2005 with the broad objective of
determining the economic competitiveness of dairy production. In this study, the
competitiveness of dairy production was assessed ...
Evaluation of the physico-chemical properties of selected potato varieties and clones and their potential for processing into frozen french fries
(2008)
Thernost important processed potato products in Kenya are French fries (chips), followed by
crisps and frozen French fries (chips). The demands for these products have increased over
the years and therefore require that ...
Food consumption patterns and dietary practices in relation to iron and salt intakes in Kwale District: The case of Lunga-Lunga Location, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
A cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out in Lunga-Lunga location in Kwale
District in March 2004 for a period 'of three weeks to determine the food consumption patterns
and the dietary practices in relation ...
Management of potato aphid transmitted viral diseases by integrating border crops, insecticides and mineral oil
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important root crops grown in Kenya.
However, its productivity is greatly affected by aphid transmitted viral diseases. Lack of
enough certified seeds for farmers and ...
Diet and nutritional status of women living with HIV/aids in Nairobi, Kenya: The place of fermentation and germination technologies
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
In Kenya, porridge typically made from cereal flours is a common meal for children and
invalids (those living with HIV/AIDS included). Cereal porridges suffer from high
dietary bulk as a consequence of their high starch ...
