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Impact of Traditional Farming Practices on Nutrient Balances in Smallholder Farming Systems of Nakuru District, Kenya
(2006)
The smallholder farmers have not been influenced by the “Green Revolution” as they have
continued with the practice of non-use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and genetically modified
organisms. These inherent ...
Determinants of farmers
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Origin of the deciduous upper lateral incisor and its clinical aspects
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2006-02)
The upper lateral incisor in humans is often affected by dental anomalies that might be explained developmentally. To address this question, we investigated the origin of the deciduous upper lateral incisor (i2) in normal ...
Evaluation of companion crops for thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) management on French bean Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae)
(2006-06)
Six companion crops, i.e. Tagetes erecta, Daucus carota L., Coriandrum sativum L., Brassica oleraceae L. var. acephala, Capsicum annuum L. and Zea mays L., were evaluated for their efficacy in suppressing field populations ...
Dietary approaches to prevent and treat hypertension: scientific statement from the american heart association. Commentar
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
A substantial body of evidence strongly supports the concept that multiple dietary factors affect blood pressure (BP). Well-established dietary modifications that lower BP are reduced salt intake, weight loss, and moderation ...
Horticulture in urban eco-systems: some socio-economic and environmental lessons from studies in three developing regions
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
In the light of the documented prevalence of peri-urban horticulture in developing countries, the paper highlights the need to identify and resolve health risks associated with the urban location of these systems. Contamination ...
The mineral composition of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L) Verdc) grown in Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi,, 2006)
The mineral content of nine landraces of bambara groundnut cultivated in Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland respectively was investigated. The raw seeds were analysed for Ca, K, Mg, Na, P, Cu, Fe and Zn. The ranges (mg/100 g ...