Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Kabira, J N"
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The current status of potato value chain in Kenya
Abong', G O; Kabira, J N (Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Food Science , Nutrition and Technology, 2013)Potato plays a major economic role in the world and has been considered a major staple in developing countries such as Kenya where it ranks second to maize in terms of utilization.The importance of potato in Kenya is ... -
Diversity and Characteristics of Potato Flakes in Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya
Abong, G O; Kabira, J N (Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Food Science , Nutrition and Technology, 2012)Potato flakes are some of the most important form of dehydrated potato products that can be used in different ways including substitution for fresh mashed potatoes. Unlike French fries and crisps whose consumption patterns ... -
Occurrence and Distribution of Potato Pests and Diseases in Kenya
Were, H K; Kabira, J N; Kinyua, Z M; Olubayo, F M; Karinga, J K; Aura, J; Lees, A K; Cowan, G H; Torrance, L (University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)Potato plays an important role in food security in Kenya but yields are low (<10 t/ha), and this is partly attributed to the lack of healthy planting material. This study is the first wide-scale survey to determine the ... -
Occurrence of potato bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in Kenya and opportunities for intervention
Wakahiu, M W; Gildemacher, P R; Kinyua, Z M; Kabira, J N; Kimenju, A W; Mutitu, E W (University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 2007-07) -
Spatial arrangement of maize as border crop to manage Aphids and Aphid-transmitted viruses in potato
Muthomi, J W; Kinyungu, T N; Nderitu, J H; Olubayo, F M; Kabira, J N (University of Nairobi.Department of Crop protection, 2011)Field experiments were conducted over two growing seasons to determine the effect of spatial arrangement of maize as border crop to manage aphid infestation and aphid-transmitted virus diseases in potato (Solanum tuberosum ...