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Effect of water conservation measures on soil moisture and maize yield under drought prone agro-ecological zones in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This study was conducted to assess agricultural practices for generating maximum maize productivity in drought prone agro-ecological zones. The experiment was conducted in Cyili sub-catchment in Southern Province of Rwanda, ...
No rain but bumper harvest: the magic of pigeonpea in semi-arid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Land degradation and low rainfall seriously constrain agricultural
production in arid and semi-arid areas. A study was conducted at Katumani
Research Centre between 2009 and 2013 to investigate the effect of pigeonpea
and ...
Impact of Food Safety Standards on Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers in Kenya : Pre-proposal Activities
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
The aim is for funding to support development of a project proposal on the “impact of compliance with food safety standards on livelihoods of smallholder French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) producers in Kenya.” The study ...
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Enhances the Effectiveness of Coolbot™ Cold Storage to Preserve Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Recently, the Coolbot™ technology was introduced to smallholder farmers in Kenya as a low-cost alternative to
conventional cold rooms. The present study sought to establish the additive benefits of cold storage under
Coolbot™ ...
Effect of Water Stress on Yield and Physiological Traits Among Selected African Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum) Land Races
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Expansion of tomato farming in dryland regions of Kenya has the potential to improve livelihoods and food
security of rural farmers. However, the crop is very sensitive to water deficit that has made its expansion in ...
Preservation of Postharvest Quality of Leafy Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) Vegetables Using Evaporative Cooling
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Leafy vegetables are very highly perishable and must be utilized immediately after harvest. Their fast deterioration is attributed to various biological and environmental factors with temperature playing a central role. ...
Off-season Flower Induction in Mango Fruits Using Ethephon and Potassium Nitrate
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Seasonality in mango production is a major factor contributing to high postharvest losses reported in the value
chain. Oversupply during the high season is one of the factors that contribute to the high postharvest losses ...
DryCardtm — A Low-cost Dryness Indicator for Dried Products
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Mycotoxin contamination of food and feed is a significant health hazard in humid areas of the
world. Fungal development can be halted if the water activity of dried products is kept below 0.65. This
preliminary study ...
First Report of Southern Bean Mosaic Virus Infecting Common Bean in Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Southern bean mosaic virus (SBMV, genus Sobemovirus) is one of the causative agents of mosaic and mottle diseases in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) (Tremaine and Hamilton 1983). The ∼4.2 kb (+)ssRNA genome of SBMV is ...
Assessment of Stress on Serum Estradiol and Cortisol Levels in Female Subordinate Naked Mole Rats Following Isolation from Natal Colony
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
This study investigated the effects of isolation of subordinate naked mole rats from natal colonies on their reproductive success. Naked mole rat is one of the known mammals that exhibit eusociality. It has been noted that ...