Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Determination of combining abilities for grain yield and grey leaf spot resistance among selected maize inbred lines
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Maize is a staple food crop for about 90% of Kenyans. Its production by smallholder farmers often plays a vital role in food security and alleviating poverty. Grey Leaf Spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeae maydis ... -
Associations between childcare practices and child growth, development and mortality among refugees in Kibondo Camps -Tanzania
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2002-08)In emergencies, despite food ration distribution, presence of feeding programmes and provision of free health cares, malnutrition and morbidity are still a problem that constitute a threat to child survival, growth and ... -
Rural livelihoods and households' participation in financial markets: the case of smallholders in Kakamega and Vihiga districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2006)The increasing land scarcity due to rapidly expanding population has raised two key concerns for rural development policy. First, any increase in land productivity can only be achieved by intensification of farming ... -
Valuation of Genetically Determined Cattle Attributes Among Pastoralists of Kajiado District: Implications for Breed Conservation
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Domestic animal diversity in developing countries is embedded in traditional farming and pastoral communities who manage their livestock according to their indigenous knowledge and in tune with local constraints. Especially ... -
Effect Of Liming And Inorganic Fertilizer Application On Seed Iron And Zinc Concentration And Grain Yield Of Common Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2007)Biofortification of staples with micronutrients and agronomic management practices such as amounts, timing, placement and forms of fertilizers applied in production of these crops have the potential to influence their ... -
Spatial distribution and assessment of genetic diversity of the Kenyan mountain Bongo (Tragelaphus Eurycerus Isaaciy) using DNA based molecular markers
(2008-09)The Kenyan mountain bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is an endangered Tragelaphine antelope sub-species endemic to Mt. Kenya- Aberdare ecosystems. This antelope has currently been reduced to pockets of small populations ... -
Evaluation of environmental and social impacts of community water projects: A case study of Kisayani Community Water Project in Kibwezi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resources Management and Agricultural Technology,, 2007)The arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are experiencing increasing poverty" coupled with environmental degradation and inadequate water resources. In response to water scarcity, both national ... -
Socio-economic and ecological attributes in eco-tourism: a comparison between two group ranches in Laikipia District of Kenya
(Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2004)This study involved the analysis of socio-economic and ecological attributes of ecotourism as a land use for group ranches ill dispersal areas It involved a comparison of two group ranches, 11'Ngwcsi and Makurian located ... -
Integrated management of bean Bruchid,Acantlloscelides Obtectus say (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), on stored beans in Eastern Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 2008)A survey was carried out on stored beans in three districts (Meru central, Meru north and Tharaka) in eastern Kenya to identify the bruchid species responsible for the bean damage and the existing management options ... -
Evaluation of indigenous methods for the control of the maize weevil sitophilus zeamais (coleoptera: curculionidae) in stored maize
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008)A survey carried out in three divisions of Bungoma district, Western Kenya, confirmed that Sitophilus zeatnais was the predominant pest in the farm stores. Of the 100 farmers interviewed, 9g% stored maize on their farms, ... -
Prevalence of malnutrition and its associated factors among children aged 6-59 months living in Kangemi and Gichagj Sub locations. Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004-12)Malnutrition, which is a wide spread problem with devastating consequences, weakens immune system and worsens illness. It is a factor in about half of the deaths that occur among children under five years of age. ... -
Preparation of weaning porridges from blends of cereals and sweetpotato flours
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000)The main objective of this study was to produce a food for infants and children that is nutritious, low in bulk and high in energy content, from blends of cereal and sweetpotato flours. Cured sweetpotatoes from two ... -
Effect of maize price risk on small holder agricultural production patterns: case of the greater Kakamega District
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2006)Liberalization of agricultural commodity markets in Kenya introduced problems related to volatile and fluctuating prices, and thus market risks. Imperfect knowledge regarding commodity prices makes management of the farm ... -
A survey of human Taeniosis/Bovine cysticercosis in Northern Turkana District,Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Bovine cysticercosis IS a zoonosis of socioeconomic and public health importance. A survey was carried out in northern Turkana District to: 1) estimate the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis using serology and meat ... -
Interference of Mexican Marlgold (tagetes minuta l) on growth and yield of maize (zea mays l)
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2000)Damage caused by weeds and the cost of their control constitute one of the largest losses in production of feed, food and fiber. This study was conducted to determine whether application of recommeded fertilizer rate ... -
An evaluation of the bacteriological and some Physico-chemical qualities of water in the UpperAthi River Basin, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1997).Water, in its many forms, is used and abused in a variety of sectors of human society. By virtue of its unique capacity as a solvent, water can carry massive flows of solutes. The role water plays as the bloodstream of ... -
Honey market structure and pricing efficiency in the pastoral areas of Baringo District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)A competitive market structure is a sufficient condition for the market pncmg efficiency. This in turn ensures that price provides producers with the incentives to enhance production depending on available resources. The ... -
Rapid mapping of hydraulic conductivity in tropical watershed
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi,, 2003)Modeling of water and solute dynamics in soils is a major focus in watershed management. In order to model the water flow, soil hydraulic properties have to be known. Spatial information on basic soil data such as ... -
Nutrition related risk factors in pregnancy in Siaya District Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996)A hospital based 3 months prospective study was carried out on 160, randomly selected, pregnant mothers in four health facilities in Siaya District. The study aimed at establishing which of the selected risk factors, ... -
Adoption of soil fertility management technologies in the semi-arid areas of Kenya: the case of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui Districts'
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005-04)Agriculture is the main economic sector in Kenya and contributes significantly to national development. For the sector to play this centra! role in a sustainable way, rapid growth in output and productivity is critical. ...