Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effect of intercropping pea with cabola or yellow mustard
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1992)Major professor: Dr. E. H. Stobbe, Department of Plant Science Intercropping is a farming practice that has recently received attention as a means of improving land productivity in western Canada. The main reason for ... -
Optimal, farm plans for small holder farmers practising irrigation along Yatta canal of Machakos District, Kenya: a linear programming approach
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992-05)The main objective of the study was to develop optimal farm plans for irrigation farmers along the Yatta canal who are permitted to irrigate a maXlmum area of 0.5 hectare per growing season. Other objectives of the study ... -
Effect of Land Use on Occurrence and Diversity of Nematode Destroying Fungi in Taita Taveta, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of NairobiCollege of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2008)This study was undertaken with the objective of determining the occurrence of nematode destroying fungi in soil under different land use systems, with the ultimate goal of harnessing their potential in the control of plant ... -
Childcare practices and nutritional status of children 0 - 2 years old in Makongeni estate, Thika - Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996)This thesis reports on a study carried out in Peri -Urban Thika. The study aimed at establishing from the mothers of children 0 -2 years old which of their dailly activities are regarded specifically as childcare acti ... -
Effect of inoculation and varying bean densities on biomass and yield of inter cropped maize and beans
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1999)Nitrogen is often the most essential nutrient for maize production, particularly with respect to biomass accumulation, leaf area index and grain yield. However, commercial fertilizers as a source of nitrogen, are becoming ... -
Phosphate sorption isotherms of selected soils of Kenya and maize response to phosphate fertilizer in the greenhouse
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1997)Phosphate sorption characteristics of eight selected soils of Kenya were determiner order to establish the influence of previous manure and phosphate (P) fertilizer applications. The soils were two ando-humic Nitisols, ... -
The Effects of Tillage and Residue Mulching on Soil Moisture Conservation in Laikipia, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1990)The effects of selected soil management practices (conventional tillage, tied ridging and crop residue mulching) on soil moisture conservation in a semi-arid area of Kenya (Kalalu, Laikipia) were studied during the ... -
Food aversion, craving and taboo of pregnant women in Hadiya zone, Ethiopia: prevalence and their significance in maternal nutrition
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996-12)A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and nutrition~l significance of food aversion, food craving and food taboo during pregnancy, was carr ied-out in Southern Ethiopia. Three hundred women who attended antenatal ... -
Effect of clump planting of maize and time of planting of beans on growth and yield of intercropped maize and beans
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1999)Two field experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture Kabete, to investigate the merits of clump planting of maize and time of planting of intercropped beans on growth and yield of ... -
Effects of environmental temperature on pharmacokinetics of and clinical response to xylazine in goats
(University of PretoriaCompanion Animal Clinical Studies, 1999)The clinical use of xylazine may result in morbidity and mortality in small ruminants, and it was suspected that exposure to changes in environmental temperature may contribute to these effects. Xylazine hydrochloride was ... -
Economic analysis of beef Cattle Farmers’ technical efficiency and willingness to comply with Disease Free Zones in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011-07)In Kenya, the cattle enterprise is an important source of livelihood for many farmers. However, lack of analytical evidence on efficiency levels of farmers in various production systems constrains policy making on optimal ... -
Population pharmacokinetics of artemether and dihydroartemisinin following single intramuscular dosing of artemether in African children with severe falciparum malaria
(University of Nairobi.Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Keny, 2004-02)AIMS: To determine the population pharmacokinetics of artemether and dihydroartemisinin in African children with severe malaria and acidosis associated with respiratory distress following an intramuscular injection of ... -
Effect of nitrogen and cane density on cane architecture, fruit and fruit yield components in primocane bearing red Raspberries
(Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba, 1992)Nitrogen fertilization and cane density management are the most critical factors in the commercial production of red raspberries. In general, little is known about these factors in relation to primocane bearing red ... -
Biology and control of bpomus pectinatus thunb
(Faculty of Graduate Studies The University of Manitoba, 1986)Investigations into the biology and control of the annual grassy weed Rromus peatinatus Thunb. were conducted at the National Plant Breeding Station, Njoro, Kenya, from 1982 to 1984. R. peatinatus is described and, in ... -
Development of a colorimetric assay to assess drug susceptibilities in trypanosoma congolense
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1996)When propagated in vitro bloodstream forms of all Trypanosoma brucei subspecies give suspension cultures while T Congolense gives predominantly adherent ones. As a result, in vitro assays used in assessing drug sensitivity ... -
Water and salt movement in salt affected soils in Kimorigo/Kamleza irrigation scheme Taveta, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1993)Water and salt movement in a recharge- discharge area was studied. Njukini formed the recharge area while the discharge area was located in the Kimorigo/ Kamleza irrigation scheme. Relatioships were drawn between ... -
Use of an antigen trapping Elisa kit for field diagnosis of trypanosoma evans Infections in Dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarlus)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1993)The studies described in this thesis were conducted to evaluate field application of the antigen-detection tube Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) kit developed by Nantulya (1989) for diagnosis of Trypanosoma ... -
Economic analysis of Tanzania's sugar industry: the case of Kilombero sugar company
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1988)Whereas the potential for increased sugar production exists, Tanzania imports sugar. Production targets set have never been realized. Increase in sugar production has failed to match the corresponding increase in ... -
Genetics of stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis Westend.) resistance in the sort white spring wheat, Owens
(University of AlbertaDEPARTMENT OF PLANT SCIENCE, 1992)Stripe rust (yellow rust), caused by Puccinia striiformis Westend. is a major disease of wheat and barley, particularly in cool, moist growing seasons. The Canadian soft white spring wheat, Owens, is known to possess ...