Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Small-holder utility-based phyto-ionomic diversity mapping at Lake Basin sites in the interest of nutraceutical-implied security
(Department of Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2011-06)Continued land sub-division in the smallholder Traditional Agro-Ecologies (TAGEs) together with the changing circumstances of climatic variability, reduced land productivity, external influences, commercialization ... -
Pharmaco-epidemiological and toxicological studies of snake envenomations in selected areas of Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology & Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2011-06)Venomous stakes are snakes which have venom glands and specialized teeth for the injection of the venom into the victims. Snake envenomation is a global problem with annual figures of 5 million envenomations, 40,000 or ... -
Bio-bibliometric study of Professor Wangari Muta Maathai
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011-06)Professor Wangari Muta Mathai, was the 2004 Nobel peace prize winner, she was also, the first woman to earn a doctorate degree in east and central Africa. At the same time she taught at the University of Nairobi where ... -
Exante Analysis of the Impact of the Proposed Seeds and Plant Varieties Act on On-farm Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources
(2013-05-25)The Seed and Plant Varieties Act is undergoing revision to reflect the developments in the international seed industry. Though the proposed Act will benefit the private sector to appropriate profits from plant breeding ... -
Studies on fungal disease agents and their interactions with nematodes, nutrition and genotypes on pyrethrum wilt development
(Department of Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and phytochemistry of selected medicinal plants in Meru central district, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2011-05)In Kenya, over 70% of the population relies on traditional medicine as source of primary healthcare due to its accessibility, affordability and acceptance. Traditional medicine and western medicine are used side by side ... -
The prevalence, risk factors, antibacterial sensitivity and usefulness or petrifllms as a diagnostic tool for bovine mastitis in Mukurwe-ini and greater Nakuru districts, Kenya
(Department of Clinical Studies, University of Nairobi, 2011)An epidemiological study on bovine mastitis was carried out on 241 dairy cows in Mukurwe-ini and greater Nakuru Districts, Kenya, from June 21, 2010 to August 31, 2010. A total of 64 smallholder dairy farms using ... -
Combining ability and heterotic grouping of early maturing maize lines
(Department of Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2011)Maize is the main staple food in sub Saharan Africa, but its productivity is often inadequate on account of many production constraints. Amongst these is drought that causes on average an annual grain yield reduction of ... -
Harvesting problems of sunflower at Kabete
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1978) -
Combining ability for yield and yield components of,early maturing prolific maize (Zea mays L.)
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1992)Eight early maturing inbred lines of maize with prolific potential were crossed in a diallel system (excluding reciprocals) to determine the inheritance and relationship among yield and yield components. The inbred lines ... -
Growth, Health and Nutritional Status of Secondary School children (15-18 years) in Machakos District as affected by certain factors
(Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, 1977) -
Aspects of green manuring with special reference to soil carbon dioxide evolution
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The effect of seed dressing pesticides on the symbiotic relationship between rhizobium leguminosarum bv phaseoli and phaseolus vulgaris L.
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1988)Improvement of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production requires seed treatment with pesticides for control of pests. In order to maximize nitrogen fixation, inoculation of seed with effective Rh i zob i urn is important. ... -
Effect of storage on the physico-chemical characteristics and acceptability of fresh cassava (manihot esculenta crantz) roots
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition & Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Cassava roots are highly perishable and some varieties can start showing symptoms of deterioration within 24 hours after harvest. Due to this short "green life", it is therefore difficult to maintain the quality of fresh ... -
The profitability of small scale pig farmers in Nyeri District Kenya 1977-1978
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1980)The subject matter of this study is the actual and potential profitability of small-scale pig farms in Nyeri District. Two aspects are therefore analysed - the positive and normative. Firstly an attempt is rnade to ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of African horse sickness in the donkey population of Kiambu west district, Kenya
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Economics of on-farm maize storage in Tanzania: the case of Kilosa District
(Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 1988)This study describes the technological and economic aspects of traditional and improved farm level storage of maize in Kilosa district of rural Tanzania. A brief review of the maize industry in the country is provided. ... -
Survey of bacterial blight of coffee in Kenya and studies of kinetics of pseudomonas syringae, van hall in coffee foliage.
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1988)A survey was conducted in the coffee growing areas of Kenya during the months of August, September, and October 1987 to determine the ecological distribution of bacterial blight of coffee and its incitant Pseudomonas ... -
An analysis of factors influencing farmer participation in cattle marketing in Nyagatare district, Rwanda
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Cattle keeping, significantly contributes to income generation and livelihood improvement of the rural poor in Rwanda. People keep cattle for home use and to sell at the market. Many farmers do not participate in the ... -
Impact of land use and cover change on soil quality and pasture productivity in semi-arid rangelands
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)The impact of land use and cover change on soil quality and pasture production was investigated in the rangelands of Nakasongola District, Uganda, Landsat (TM) images of 1986 and 1990 and Landsat (ETM+) of 2000 and 2004 ...