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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Effects of domestic and wild herbivore utilisation on Herbaceous layer above ground primary production In Central Kenya Savanna
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
This study investigated the separate and combined influences of livestock and wild herbivores
on herbaceous layer primary production in central Kenya rangelands. The treatments included
cattle (C), wild herbivores (with- ...
Study of the Efficacy of Oberon 240SC (Spiromesifen) and D-C-TronPlus on the Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus spp) on Tomatoes(Lycopersicon esculentum) (Mill) and their Effect on Predatory Mite (Phytoseiulus persimilisi (Athias Henriot)
(University of Nairobi, 2005)
The overall objective of this study was to establish a cost effective and
environmentally friendly control strategy of the red spider mites, Tetranychus spp, in
tomatoes using Oberon 240SC and D-C- Tron Plus mineral oil. ...
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 ...
Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(2005)
A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of
September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and
Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ...