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Farmers' ethno-ecological knowledge of the termite problem in semi-arid Nakasongola
(2011)
Infestation and destruction of rangeland vegetation by subterranean termites is a major constraint to livestock production in the rangelands of Uganda, particularly, in semi-arid Nakasongola. Ethno¬ecological studies on ...
Subclinical mastitis affecting hygienic quality of marketed camel milk from North - Eastern Province, Kenya
(2013)
North Eastern Province, camel is the dominant livestock; it provides subsistence to many people especially during the frequent droughts when other animals either die or are unthrifty. This is because camel is highly suited ...
Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goats in Narok and Isiolo counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Phylogenetic relationships among and genetic variability within 60 goats from two different indigenous breeds in Narok and Isiolo counties in Kenya and 22 published goat samples were analysed using mitochondrial control ...
Methyl bromide alternatives for Maize grain storage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Abstract: Among the maize pest complex that occur in both farms and bulk storage systems in Kenya, the weevil (Sitophilus zeamais
Motsch.), grain moth (Sitotroga cerealella Olivier) and the larger grain borer (Prostephanus ...
Impact of Tax on the Capital Structure of Listed Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Polyaniline and Polythiophene Modified Electrodes in Energy Storage Units with hydrocarbon gel/Bentonite/Sodium Chloride as Electrolyte Gel
(2014)
In this paper we present results obtained for energy storage units developed using polyaniline and
polythiophene modified electrodes. The voltage potential profiles for recharge/discharge are either linear or
exponential. ...
Trend analysis of rainfall and temperature variability in arid environment of Turkan, Kenya. Environ
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Change in diversity and abundance of nematode destroying fungi in land use under irrigation in selected small scale irrigation schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
: Intensity of land cultivation is usually associated with increase in crop production and loss of soil biodiversity or
its function. This study was conducted to determine the effect of intensity of land use under irrigation ...
Comparative efficiency of tillage practices in maize
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)
Weed management practices used by small scale farmers determine maize productivity. The
trials were executed in Kigumo district during the long and short rains in 2010 to compare effectiveness
of glyphosate and hand ...
Effects of policy change on the dairy production support services within the smallholder dairy farmers in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)
A survey was conducted in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts of Western Kenya in 2005 to evaluate the availability of dairy support services following liberalisation of agricultural sector by the Government. A total of ...