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Characterisation of the soils of Mashuru area with respect to their genesis and classification
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Soils are a component of the ecosystem vital for the maintenance of the land-based life-support
systems and hence, reliable soil information is essential in planning for sustainable development and
environmental conservation. ...
Interference of Mexican Marlgold (tagetes minuta l) on growth and yield of maize (zea mays l)
(2000)
Damage caused by weeds and the cost of their control constitute one
of the largest losses in production of feed, food and fiber. This study
was conducted to determine whether application of recommeded
fertilizer rate ...
Fish pond effluent effects on yield of french beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.) and kale (brasica oleraceae l.) in central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
The effects of pond effluent and its interaction with applied mineral fertilisers
was assessed in a field experiment with application of mineral fertilisers at
recommended rates and irrigation with pond effluent using ...
Factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle in Kiambu district and their effects on productivity
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
To study the factors affecting amount of water offered to dairy cattle and their effects on
productivity, 20 smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu District were randomly selected.
Data collected once fortnightly for 11 ...
Availability of FQQ and dietary micronutrients among refugee and local households in Kakuma, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2000)
A cross-sectional study that compared two groups of populations, refugees and local residents, was undertaken in Kakuma, Kenya. The study aimed at determining the ade- quacy of food intake and the availability of dietary ...
The epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Baringo and Machakos Districts with emphasis on animal reservoirs
(2000)
Identification of animal reservoirs of leishmaniasis
is an absolute pre-requisite to understanding the
epidemiology of the disease. A 16-month search for
animal reservoirs of leishmaniasis began in Marigat
Location of ...
The effect of different levels of concentrate at different phases of lactation on milk production of lactating dairy cows
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Eighteen lactating dairy cows were used to determine the effects of
reallocation of a fixed amount of concentrates during the different phases of
lactation on milk yield (both during period of feeding and total lactation ...
Molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistant escherichia coli isolated from wild and domestic rats trapped in and around Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
Drug-resistant micro-organisms belonging to the species F-',coli remain a major
health problem worldwide. They are of particular importance in developing
countries where few therapeutic choices are available for treating ...
Mechanical properties of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) grown in Muguga, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)
This research project investigated the tensile, bending anti compressive strength of a species or
bamboo called Bambusa vulgaris, in an effort to contribute towards the development of a code of
design using bamboo. The ...
The effects of embelin (a benzoquinone compound of plant origin) on some reproductive parameters of female sprague-dawley rats.
(2000)
Embelin is a plant extract widely used as a herbal medicine against a wide range of ailments
in humans. Its use has been associated with sexual debility in male subjects. Studies have
shown that it actually posses ...