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Effect of Cattle Manure and Calcium Ammonium Nitrogen on Growth and Leaf Yield of Local Cowpea Accessions in Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Cowpea is one of the major food crops contributing to food security and poverty alleviation
especially among women and resource-poor farmers in marginal areas in Kenya. The effect of
different concentrations of cattle ...
A Comparative Evaluation of Quality and Sensory Characteristics of 'apple' Mango Fruits Produced Under Different Agro-ecological Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The postharvest quality of fruits is greatly influenced by preharvest production conditions. In Kenya, mangos are produced under a wide range of agro-ecological zones (AEZs), from sub-humid to semi-arid. The diverse ...
Effect of 1-MCP and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the shelf life of Purple Passion (Passiflora edulis Sims).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) being highly perishable is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality. This study evaluated the efficacy of activebag® which is a new modified atmosphere ...
Cold storage and flower keeping quality of cut tuberose
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
A cross sectional study of 115 patients admitted at the Department of Orthopedics, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya was carried out to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus ...
Effects of Genotype and in Vitro Media Composition on Micropropagation of Sugar Cane (Saccharums.p.).
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Carbohydrate Traffic During Opening of Gladiolus Florets. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology,
(University of Nairobi, 2002)
Mammalian metabolic rates in the hottest fish on earth
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The Magadi tilapia, Alcolapia grahami, a small cichlid fish of Lake Magadi, Kenya lives in one of the most challenging aquatic environments on earth, characterized by very high alkalinity, unusual water chemistry, and ...
The Influence of Rate and Time of Nitrogen Top Dressing on the Storage Quality of Onion (Allium Cepa L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important commercial vegetable crop grown by small-holder farmers in
Kenya for both local and export markets. The national average production is low and quality is
highly compromised due to ...
Phenotypic characterization of selected African eggplant accessions collected from a number of African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Africa is home to a variety of Solanaceae crops including the African eggplant used as food and for income generation. However, African eggplant has not been characterized to show their diversity to inform crop improvement ...
Assessing Socio-Ecological Change Dynamics Using Local Knowledge in the Semi-Arid Lowlands of Baringo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
A clear understanding of the social and ecological change dynamics in pastoral ecosystems is imperative for formulation of appropriate policies that ensure sustainable resource use and livelihood security of pastoral ...