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Studies in mixed cropping. 1. Seasonal differences in relative productivity of crop mixtures and pure stands in the Kenya Highlands.
(University of Nairobi, 1977)
In a trial during 4 cropping seasons in 1972-4 at Kabete, yields of maize/bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and maize/potato mixtures grown in alternate rows were compared with pure stands of the component species. In seasons with ...
Mixed cropping research at Kabete
(University of Nairobi, 1975)
In field trials in 1972-4, maize cv. Katumani Composite B in the short rainy season and Hybrid 511 in the long rainy season were grown in pure stands or in mixture with potatoes or with beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) cv. ...
Relationship of maize yields to seasonal water balance at the Katumani Experimental Station
(University of Nairobi, 1975)
Data for 10 years cultivation of rain-fed maize showed that crops failed when rainfall was equivalent to <54% of potential evapotranspiration and that with rainfall equivalent to >62%, grain yield was not related to available ...
Land use and soil erosion in part of Kalama location, Machakos District
(University of Nairobi, 1975)
Changes in the topography of the area were studied by comparison of aerial photographs taken in 1948 and 1972 and it was shown that although gully lengths have changed very little, widths have increased in some areas by ...
Ligamentous injuries to the canine hock
(University of Nairobi, 1974)
Ligamentous damage to the canine hock is a relatively uncommon orthopaedic injury. Severe trauma seems to be necessary to produce it. Four cases of tarsal ligamentous damage are reported. Their management is described and ...
Uasin Gishu skin disease of horses in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)
Materials from 12 horses with a skin condition resembling "Uasin Gishu" skin disease were examined. Electron microscopic study revealed poxvirus from scab and biopsy preparations from 9 horses with typical skin lesions. ...
Studies on the hydrocyanic acid contents of some local varieties of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and some traditional cassava food products.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)
For a different set of four varieties in each case tabulated data are presented on (1) distribution of HCN in different plant parts, (2) transverse distribution of cyanide in the plant, especially the tuber, (3) cyanide ...
Visceral leishmaniasis animal reservoirs in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1978)
Cultures for leishmaniae were made from the tissues of animals in the Baringo and West Pokot districts of Kenya where kala azar is endemic. 219 lizards were examined and 59 were positive. 27 gerbils (Tatera robusta) and ...
Flowering and fruiting of purple passion fruit at Thika.
(University of Nairobi, 1978)
Vines started to flower 5 months after transplanting. The flowers opened between 7 and 9 a.m., depending on the weather conditions, and they remained open until 10 a.m. the following day. Fruit set of flowers covered with ...
Toxicity of kiliambiti plant (Adenia volkensii): identification and estimation of toxic principle.
(University of Nairobi, 1974)
Adenia volkensii is a perennial subsucculent shrub arising from a tuberous rootstock. In Kenya it is found in dry areas and has been used to poison hyenas and to make arrow poisons. The plant was collected during the dry ...