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Effect of Soil Fertility and Intercropping on the Incidence and Severity of Root Rot Diseases of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
High occurrence of root rots is attributed to continuous and inappropriate cropping systems, low soil fertility levels, low moisture in soil, use of farm saved seeds and use of root rot susceptible bean (Phaseolus vulgaris ...
Efficacy of Plant Extracts and Antagonistic Fungi in Managing Tomato Pests and Diseases under Field Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of plant extracts and fungal antagonists in managing
pests and diseases of tomato under field conditions. The extracts and the antagonists were evaluated for ...
The use of near infrared transmittance kernel sorting technology to salvage high quality grain from grain downgraded due to Fusarium damage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The mycotoxins associated with specific Fusarium fungal infections of grains are a threat to global food
and feed security. These fungal infestations are referred to as Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and lead to
Fusarium ...
Effect of rangeland rehabilitation on the herbaceous species composition and diversity in Suswa catchment, Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Land degradation is a serious environmental problem of our time. In Kenya, it is estimated that 30%
of the total land mass is severely degraded. Suswa catchment within Narok County is a good example with ...
Indigenous Knowledge Used in Breeding and Management of Capra hircus Populations in Kajiado and Makueni Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The aim of this project was to study indigenous breeding practices used in management of Capra
hircus (Galla and Small East African goats) populations in Kajiado County in Rift valley province
and Makueni County in Eastern ...
Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing
pig diets on pig’s daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE),
haematology ...
Characterization of Kenyan Honeys Based on Their Physicochemical Properties, Botanical and Geographical Origin
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Properties and composition of honey are essential in providing information regarding their quality as well as in their differentiation based on production region characteristics, e.g., floral sources. This paper presents ...
Agronomic Assessment of Phosphorus Efficacy for Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) Under Legume Intercrops
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Phosphorus (P) is an essential element and its efficient use is of global
importance. This study evaluated the effect of growing potato under legume
intercrops on P uptake and use efficiency indices: P harvest index
(PHI), ...
Increasing Potato Equivalent Yield Increases Returns to Investment Under Potato-legume Intercropping Systems
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
In order to enhance sustainable intensification
of potato-based cropping systems, especially in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA), there is a need to investigate the
economic viability of investing in this lucrative venture.
This ...
The legislative and regulatory framework governing herbal medicine use and practice in Kenya: a review
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2017-11-15)
Complementary and alternative medicine is an integral component of primary healthcare in Kenya. This is because the infrastructural health setup in the country is inadequate in catering for all the medical needs of the ...