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Effects of soil composition and temperature on cassava green mite and variety cyanogens potential
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04)
oil compositions and agro-climatic conditions are reported to influence cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) variety cyanogens potential. A major herbivore pest that leads to economic yield lose in cassava is cassava green ...
Towards precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The study investigated potential of enhancing precipitation through cloud seeding during October-November-December (OND) season. Rainfall, cloud top temperature (CTT), aerosol optical depth (AOD) and wind data were used. ...
Secondary school teachers’ understanding of energy flow in ecosystems: carbon sink and sequestration perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The energy and other environmental conservation measures are emerging issues of concern all across
the world. The awareness on climate change and sustainable environmental resource utilization are being discussed
globally ...
seasonal availability and consumption of wild edible plants insemiarid Ethiopia: lmplications to food security and climate change adaptation.
(2011)
Quantitative ethnoecological analysis of seasonal availability and implication to food security of wild edible plants (WEPs) was conducted in Boosat and Fantalle districts of semiarid east Shewa, Ethiopia from October, ...
The multiple burdens of zoonotic disease and an ecohealth approach to their assessment
(2012)
Zoonoses occur at the interface of human and animal disease and partly because their impact and management fall across two sectors they are often neglected. The Global Burden of Disease captures the impact of zoonoses on ...
Losses of Ascorbic Acid During Storage of Fresh Tubers, Frying, Packaging and Storage of Potato Crisps from Four Kenyan Potato Cultivars
(2011)
The ascorbic acid (AA, vitamin C) levels of tubers was determined in four Kenyan potato cultivars (Dutch Robyjn, Tigoni, 393385.39 and 391691.96) grown under standard cultural conditions and the effect of storage on fresh ...
Farmers' preference and nutritive value of selected indigenous plant feed materials for cattle in drylands of south-eastern Kenya
(2011)
This study was undertaken in the drylands of southeastern Kenya to identify and rank important indigenous plant feed materials for cattle. Through the use of a structured questionnaire administered at the household level, ...
Signs of Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Chimpanzees
(2011)
In humans, traumatic experiences are sometimes followed by psychiatric disorders. In chimpanzees, studies have demonstrated an association between traumatic events and the emergence of behavioral disturbances resembling ...
Diversity and characteristics of supplementary foods sold and consumed by vulnerable groups in Kenya.
(2011)
Objectives: The study was designed to contribute to knowledge about supplementary foods available in Kenya, with the view of helping consumers make informed choices when selecting health-promoting foods for vulnerable ...
Long-term land management effects on crop yields and soil properties in the sub-humid highlands of Kenya
(Univerisyt of Nairobi, 2011-06)
The effect of continuous cultivation using inorganic and organic fertilizers on crop yields and soil agro-properties was studied in a 30-year-old long-term field experiment at Kabete, near Nairobi, in the highlands of ...