Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Breed resistance to Haemonchiasis
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1979)Experiments were conducted to examine the nature of br ccd resistance to infection with Haemonchus cont or-tu s . Two br ccd s of sheep were chosen, Merinos - an exotic breed recently introduced into East Africa and Red ... -
Genetic diversity among isolates of Colletotrichum Kahawae causing coffee berry disease and their interactions with varieties and breeding populations of Arabica coffee
(Department of Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1998)The objective of this study was to determine the nature and magnitude of genetic diversity of Colletotrichum kahawae Waller & Bridge (1993), the causal agent of coffee berry disease (CBD) and its implication on pathogen ... -
The role of resource use optimization in improving farm incomes in small-scale irrigation schemes: a case study of Mitunguu irrigation project in Meru district, Kenya.
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1989)This research was carried out in Mitunguu Irrigation Project which is an organised Smallscale Public Irrigation Scheme.Mitunguu Irrigation Project covers 400 Ha of gravity fed sprinkler irrigation. The project has a potential ... -
The role of grading and packing stations in the development of horticultural marketing in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agricultural Economics, 1975)This thesis is concerned with the formation and operation of grading and packing stations of the Horticultural Crops Development Authority, the parastatal body involved in developing horticulture in Kenya. There are three ... -
Control of Kikuyu Grass
(University of NairobiPlant science, 1985-11)Tillage and glyphosate/tillage regimes were evaluated for control of Kikuyu grass in wheat under Kenyan conditions. On sod, control of Kikuyu grass was better where the mouldboard plow was used than where the other tillage ... -
Growth and flowering of Alstroemeria
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1986)The study was conducted to investigate the growth and flowering patterns of 3 cultivars of Alstroenieria and the effect of some floral preservatives on the vase-life of the produced cut flowers. Propagated rhizomes ... -
Effects of stocking density and energy level of diet on growth and age of slaughter of broilers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinery medicine, 1979-09)In the studies of stocking densities and growth, the starter chicks showed average total body weight gains of 545.73, 523.33 and 513 grams when housed at 465; 372 and 279 cm2/chick respectively. In the finisher phase and ... -
A comparative study of land and Labour productivity in small scale and large scale Coffee farms with particular reference to Kiambu District
(University of NairobiAgricultural Economics, 1981-09)This study estimates the marginal value products for both land and labour in estates and smallholder Coffee farms. It is shown that land productivity is substantially higher in estates than in smallholder farms. The mean ... -
Economic evaluation of alternative livestock disease control methods in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinery medicine, 1992-12)Economic analysis is an important prerequisite ill the development of new technologies before they are transferred to farmers for adoption. In Africa, new technologies are being developed-for the control of East Coast ... -
The effect of cold treatment and GA3 application on growth and flowering of liatris (liatris spicata l.)
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Effect of natural and artificial chilling and gibberellic acid (ga3) on bolting, flowering and seed production in carrot (daucus carota l.) cv 'names' at different agro-ecological sites in Kenya.
(University of NairobiAgriculture, 1994)These studies were carried out to determine whether some sites in Kenya highlands have sufficient natural chilling to induce satisfactory flowering and seed yields in carrot cv. `Nantes`.In the event of insufficient natural ... -
An econometric model for forecasting Coffee production and surplus stocks In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1989)The study highlights the importance of the coffee industry to Kenya and stresses the need for a resilient industry in the face of an over supplied international market. It calls for systematic planning and monitoring of ... -
Effect of soil fertility amelioration and host plant resistance on damage by bean-flies in common beans
(Department of Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004-07)Field and pot studies were conducted between 2000 and 2002 at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARl) Kisii and the University of Nairobi, Kabete Campus Field Station to asses the effect of fertilizer application ... -
Effect of milling raw soybean on the compositional uniformity of soybean cake during extrusion-aided screw press oil extraction
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 1984)The effect of particle size of roller-milled raw soybeans on the compositional uniformity of soybean cake during extrusion-aided screw press oil extraction (ESPOE) was studied. In order to obtain reproducible milled soybean ... -
Nutritional status of institutionalized elderly people living in urban Kenya (Nairobi)
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Analysis of produce flows to wakulima wholesale market Nairobi
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 1976)1. This thesis concentrates mainly on the produce flow to Wakulima Market. This market, since it was opened in 1967, has been beset by the problem of congestion and overcrowding. The former is caused by the fact that ... -
Experimental trypanosomiasis: a study of the pathology of trypanosoma concolense in the goat, with a special ephasis on the pathogenesis of the anaemia
(University of NairobiVeterinary Pathology and Microbiology, 1975-04)The aim of this experiment was to study the pathology of the disease in goats, due T. congolense infection, with a special emphasis on the mechanism of the anaemia. The experimental animals were bought from KISIMA FARM, ... -
A study on the use of berenil and samorin for the treatment and control of bovine trypanosomiasis in a medium challenge area
(University of NairobiFaculty of Veterinery medicine, 1981)In November 1978 a study was initiated to evaluate two trypanocidal drugs, the prophylactic Samorin and the curative Berenil as to their efficacy for supporting long-term maintanance of Boran cattle in a 'low' to 'medium' ... -
Feeding behaviour, survival and reproductive performance of glossina palpalis gambiensis infected with trypanosome (puttonella) vivax
(FAculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1988)A study was carried out to determine the effect of Trypanoso a (Duttonella) vivax Ziemann infection in Glossina palpalis gambiensis Vanderplank on the survival and reproductive performance. feeding behaviour, A colony ... -
Genetic diversity in banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus, populations in Banana growing regions of the world.
(Department of Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2001)Genetic variability in banana weevil populations was analyzed in a large number of samples obtained from 15 banana growing tropical countries using random amplified polymorphism DNA (RAPD). A total of 46 RAPD markers ...