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Selection for pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance in climbing snap beans
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Climbing snap beans have the potential of increasing productivity and competitiveness in domestic and export markets, but suitable varieties with market demanded p od quality characteristics and preferred agronomic ... -
Selection of climbing bean lines tolerant to common bacterial blight, bean common mosaic and web blight
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004) -
Self-Help groups, a social capita;l for agricutural productivity: he case of smallholder maize farmers in Ukwala division, Siaya District, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004) -
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Semen characteristics of goats with subacute, acute and chronic besnoitiosis : research communication
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1999)A study on the semen obtained from breeding goats suffering from mild to severe chronic besnoitiosis revealed marked changes in semen volume, colour, density, concentration, mass and individual motility and percentage live. ... -
Semi za Kiswahili: Maana na matumi, Oxford University Press, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1987)No abstract available -
Semiquantitative analysis of gaps in microbiological performance of fish processing sector implementing current food safety management systems: a case study.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Fish processing plants still face microbial food safety-related product rejections and the associated economic losses, although they implement legislation, with well-established quality assurance guidelines and standards. ... -
Sensitivity of Listeria species, recovered from indigenous chickens to antibiotics and disinfectants
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2004-10)BACKGROUND: Resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and disinfectants has been reported widely in the world. Listeria monocytogenes is no exception, although normally it tends to be variably sensitive to many antibiotics ... -
Sensitivity of vegetation to climate variability and its implications for malaria risk in Baringo, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The global increase in vector borne diseases has been linked to climate change. Seasonal vegetation changes are known to influence disease vector population. However, the relationship is more theoretical than quantitatively ... -
Sensory Acceptability and Factors Predicting the Consumption of Grain Amaranth in Kenya
(Taylor and Francis, 2011)This study investigated the effect of adding grain amaranth flour on sensory acceptability of maize porridge in Kenya. Factors influencing the intention of mothers to feed their children on grain amaranth were identified. ... -
Sensory and organoleptic cup attributes of Robusta coffee (Coffea Canephora pierre ex a. Froehner)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Coffea canephora organoleptic cup attributes are the most important factors that define its price in world markets. Determining the components that contribute to the diversity of organoleptic characters will help in the ... -
Sensory Attributes of Composite Breads from Shelf Storable Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Technological advances in baking have enabled the use of bread as a food vehicle for various nutrients through use of composite flours. Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) puree subjected to cold chain storage has been ... -
Sensory evaluation of dried beef strips treated with acetic acid or brine and monosodium glutamate
(WileyFood Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2010-01-25)Loss of characteristic meat flavor in dried beef, because of biochemical degradation of flavor-enhancing nucleotides, raises concern over the taste of meat products made in the home. Preservation effects on beef taste, ... -
Sequential Study of Lymph Node and Splenic Aspirates during Theileria Parva Infection in calves.
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A Sero-epidemiological Study of African Horse Sickness and Associated Risk Factors in Donkey Population in Kenya.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2011) -
Sero-epidemiology of Peste des petits ruminants virus infection in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a contagious viral disease of small ruminants. Serum samples from sheep (n = 431) and goats (n = 538) of all ages were collected in a cross-sectional study in Turkana County, ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of Brucella presence in farm bulk milk from open and zero grazing cattle production systems in Rwanda
(Wiley Library Online, 2021-07-08)Background: Animal and human brucelloses have been reported in Rwanda, human brucellosis being linked to drinking inadequately heat-treated milk. However, information on Brucella detection and prevalence in milk produced ...