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Pilot Project On Open Distance Learning At Msc Level
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
(College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, 2007)
Microsatellites retain phylogenetic signals across genera in eucalypts (Myrtaceae)
(2007)
The utility of microsatellites (SSRs) in reconstructing phylogenies is largely confined to studies below the genus
level, due to the potential of homoplasy resulting from allele size range constraints and poor SSR ...
Evaluating effect of mixtures of organic resources on nutrient release patterns and uptake by maize
(Springer, 2007)
To supplement high costs of inorganic fertilizers, smallholder farmers in the tropics are likely to increase the use of appropriate plant residues as an alternative source of plant nutrients especially nitrogen (N) and ...
Effect of supplementing weaner goats with graded levels of Calliandra calothyrsus and Lucerne (Medicago sativa) on feed intake and weight gain
(2007-08)
A study was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementation with graded levels of two (2) protein-rich forages (PRFs), Calliandra calothyrsus and Lucerne (Medicago sativa) on nutrients intake and growth rate of ...
Bean Improvement for Low Soil Fertility Adaptation in Eastern and Central Africa
(2007)
Low soil fertility is one of the most important common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) productivity yield limiting factors in Eastern and Central Africa and cause substantial production losses. As a component of integrated ...
Feasibility of mulching technology as an alternative to slash-and-burn farming in eastern Amazon: A cost–benefit analysis
(2007)
This paper addresses the question as to whether it is profitable to apply a mechanical mulching technology (MT) in the Bragantina region of Brazil and assesses the technology's feasibility as an alternative to the ...
Preliminary Findings on the Carrier Status of Pasteurella multocida in Farmed and Traded Healthy-appearing Scavenging Indigenous Chickens and Ducks in Kenya
(2007)
One hundred and twenty three indigenous chickens and 24 ducks reared under free range scavenging system were examined for the carrier status of
Pasteurella multocida. Both the oropharynyngeal and cloacal swab samples ...
Evaluation Of Limiting Amino Acids In Tilapia Diets Based On Sunflower Cake
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2007)
L\'objet de l\'étude était de déterminer les effets de la complémentation des aliments à base de tourteau de tournesol avec des acides aminés (lysine, méthionine et thréonine) sur la performance du tilapia O. niloticus. ...
Innovations in climate risk management: protecting and building rural livelihoods in a variable and changing climate
(2007)
We argue that more effective management of climate risk must be part of the response of the international agriculture community to the double crisis of persistent poverty and a changing climate. The most promising opportunities ...