Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Intergrated Weed Management In Carrot Production
(University of Nairobi, 2012) -
Performance Of The Nutrition Care, Support And Treatment Programme For Malnourished People With Hiv On Antiretroviral Therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2011)In spite of financial, human and material resources investment in Nutrition Care, Support and Treatment programme for close to five years by the Government of Malawi and its collaborating partners, the programme had never ... -
The effect of different Maize/Sorghum mixtures on grain yield in three plant population densities in Western Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1984)The effect of maize/sorghum mixtures and their pure stands on grain yields were examined at three population levels and two locations, at Mbita Point Field Station and Homabay FTTC in Western Kenya in 1981 and 1982. The ... -
Heavy metal content in the effluence discharged from a tea processing factory at Kericho
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Machineries and lubricants used in industries are made of heavy metals and significant losses occur during the manufacture and processing of products. Saosa Tea Factory which is in Kericho County produces effluents which ... -
Assessment of the sources and types of pollutants in Nairobi River
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Studies on the various tributaries of Nairobi River and basin conducted in the 1990s showed evidence of high levels of chemical and organic pollution. Ngong, Mathare and Nairobi Rivers pass through high human settlement ... -
Evaluating rain water harvesting technology in Kajiado North District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kajiado North District is located in Olkejuado County in the Rift valley province of Kenya. Kajiado North, being a semi-arid area, is prone to climate change effects. Although the government and other organizations are ... -
Effect of cropping systems and organic inputs on soil carbon and nitrogen level and sorghum yields in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a crop of nutritional and ecological significance in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya but its production is on the decline and/or it has been totally neglected due to low soil fertility, ... -
Impact of apiculture on livelihoods and conservation of Nyando wetlands
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Apiculture is bee keeping for the purpose of honey, wax and propolis production. In Kenya bee keeping hasn’t been fully exploited as an alternative livelihood activity in wetlands conservation. Due to climate change and ... -
Assessment of phosphorus adsorption by acid soils in Kabete
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Phosphorus is an essential plant nutrient and is important in animal and human nutrition. The element exists in small quantities in soil due to its slow biogeochemical cycle. Adsorption is the adhesion of atoms, ions, ... -
Factors determining choice of farm or non-farm income generating activities and implications to livelihoods in Kadibo, Kisumu County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Farmers use their livelihoods as a means of food supplies and income generation. The income levels are closely correlated with performance of agriculture. Recent trends however, show farmers shifting to non-farm income ... -
Assessment of plant nutrient levels and heavy metals content in irrigation water in Kibera slum and their level in kales (Brasiccaoleracea)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Pollution of the environment with toxic metals and radioactive waste poses a great harzard to humans, animals and ecosystems. The heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, lead, arsenic, chromium, copper, and zinc are most ... -
Effects of cattle graing and age of bomas on invertebrate biodiversity in a savannah ecosystem, Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Effects of land use change on water resource and the role of water harvesting in adapating to cliamte change in Kajiando north
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
climate change effects on growth and yiled of sorghum and cassava in yatta districts , kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Evaluating effectivessof rhizobia stains isolated from South Kivu soil ( Eastern D.R. Congo ) on soybean(Glycine Max)
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
organic based soil ferility management stratergies for production of markatable quality tomatoes
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Effectiveness of rhizobiua isolates from kenya soils and commercial inoculant in nodulation of soybeans
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Impacts of land use change on agricultural production and gender roles: a case study of kajiado county
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Analysis of status and trade of wild medicinal and food plants in loita division, Narok County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Efficacy, safety and conservation status of antimalarial and mosquitto repellants plants used in Embu and Mbeere Districts
(University of Nairobi, 2014)