Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Characterisation Of Bean Root Rot Pathogens From Soils In Western Kenya And Their Management With Biochar And Vermicompost
(UoN, 2019)The importance of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) has continued to be emphasised in the world and as a key source of dietary protein both in the rural and urban livelihoods in Kenya. Reduction in its productivity has ... -
Impact of Spillover Effects of Integrated Pest Management on Profitability of Non-mango Fruit Fly Infested Crops in Meru County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) has recently developed and disseminated an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for suppression of mango fruit flies among mango growing communities ... -
Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Policy Framework on Solid Waste Management in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Waste management is problematic world over and it is the greatest hurdle for municipal governments within the urban areas to manage due to rapid population growth which increases generation of waste. Solid wastes are ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
The Impact of Co-operative Membership on Smallholder Rubber Farmers’ Choice of Selling Outlets and Income in Liberia
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rural households in Liberia depend on the production and sales of natural rubber for livelihood. It is the highest contributor to GDP and foreign exchange earner in the agricultural sector. Despite the importance of natural ... -
An Analysis Of The Factors Influencing Participation Of Pastoralists In Commercial Fodder Value Chain For Livelihood Resilience In Isiolo County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Pastoral communities in the drylands of Kenya face a myriad of challenges including prolonged and recurrent drought coupled with institutional bottlenecks. These factors largely contribute to livestock feed insecurity ... -
Commercial Viability of an Upgraded Koche, a Traditional Meat Product Prepared in Pastoral Regions of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Commercialization of indigenous meat products is one of the major strategies for promoting and preserving indigenous knowledge. Commercialization of indigenous meat products can contribute to increased incomes and non-income ... -
Management Of Steel Reinforcement Works’ Impact On The Health Of Workers In Building Construction Sites: Case Study, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(UoN, 2019)Steel reinforcement work in building construction sites as a component of the larger construction industry is an important contributor to the overall social and economic development of the world. Due to the temporary nature ... -
Studies of Biological Diversity of the Tick Rhipicephalds Appendiajia'ius Acarina- Ixodidae in Relationship 'to Transmission of Theileria Parva Aplcomplexa- Theileridae in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)This study was undertaken to examine whether different populations of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, the African bram ear tick, found inhabiting different geographically isolated zones in Kenya are biologically different ... -
Types and Quality of Street Foods and Vendor Characteristics at Selected Construction Sites in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1996)Due to rapid urbanization prompted by high population growth rates, street food vending has proliferated in many developing countries, mainly as a means of survival for the urban poor and the unemployed. In this study, ... -
Antibacterial Effect of Lemon Juice-extract on Bacteria Isolated From Traditional African Sausages Mutura Sold in Nairobi County and Pathogenicity of One Isolate
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Demand for African sausages has resulted in this delicacies vendors being on the increase.However, risk of humans to food-borne bacterial disease from this sausages arising from intestinal bacteria or external conterminations ... -
Development of Cassava-soy Bean Breakfast Flakes With Improved Protein and Minerals
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cassava production in sub-Saharan Africa, has greatly increased. However, utilization of the roots is hindered by very short shelf life and presence of hydrogen cyanide a natural chemical hazard. Further, cassava roots are ... -
Influence Of Agricultural Practices On Soil Properties, Abundance And Diversity Of Plant Parasitic Nematodes In Small Scale Tea Farms In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Tea (Camelia sinensis L (O) Kuntze) is a major cash crop in Kenya contributing to the economy majorly through exports. Plant parasitic nematodes are widely distributed in tea fields and cause significant yield losses. In ... -
Evaluation Of Growth Characteristics And Efficacy Of Beauveria Bassiana Isolates Against Cowpea Bruchid (Callosobruchus Maculatus) Under In-Vitro Conditions
(UoN, 2019)The cowpea bruchid, Callosobruchus maculatus is a major pest of stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in Kenya that has been reported to cause damage reaching 100% of stored cowpea grain. The cowpea bruchid is also known to ... -
Variation For Drought Tolerance In Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes Evaluated Under Well-Watered And Drought Stressed Environments
(UoN, 2018)Rice is one of the principal foods to over 60% of the world inhabitants and is mostly produced under semi-aquatic conditions and its production is water intensive. In Kenya, the key abiotic stress affecting rice production ... -
Influence of Water Resource Use Patterns on the Lorian Swamp Ecosystem
(University of Nairobi, 2019)River ecosystems are under intense pressure from water user‟s resultant from human or economic activities. Population pressure are over-stretching most of Kenya‟s water towers including the Ewaso Nyiro water catchment areas ... -
Influence of Soil Moisture Levels on Yield and Seed Quality Parameters of Biofortified Common Bean Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is mostly cultivated in different areas where seasonal rainfall is inconsistent and soil moisture stress limits grain yield production . This study aimed at identifying biofortified ... -
Effect of Inorganic Fertilizers and Planting Density on Growth and Yield of Selected Maize Varieties in Eastern Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maize is a priority staple food crop in Rwanda and helps farmers to generate income through the surplus sales; despite its low yields of 2.2 t/ha compared to 5.5t/ha worldwide. With the aim to participate in maize grain ... -
Assessment Of Household Land Size And Uses For Sustainable Food And Livelihood Security In Maize Farming Systems: Case Study Of Matetani Sub-Location, Kangundo Sub-County, Machakos County
(UoN, 2018)Despite the concerted efforts at global and national levels to fight food insecurity, undernourishment and deplorable livelihoods are still rampant in the world and particularly in developing countries Kenya included. Food ... -
Hepatic Structural Changes In Hypervitaminosis A In Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus
(UoN, 2018)SUMMARY Background: The storage of vitamin A and the structural effect of hypervitaminosis A on the liver demonstrate implausible spatial and temporal patterns. Even though hepatic stellate cells are uniformly distributed ...