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Distribution of Turcicum leaf blight of maize in Kenya and cultural variability of its causal agent, Exserohilum turcicum
(2008)
The causal agent of Turcicum leaf blight Exserohilum turcicum was isolated from infected maize samples collected during a survey in seven districts representing the main maize growing areas of Kenya. The cultural variability ...
Identification of Selected Actinomycete Isolates and Characterization of Their Antibiotic Metabolites
(2008)
Three antagonistic actinomycetes coded as 14P, 28P and CS35 were isolated from the soil and identified based on morphological, physiological and color formation on Czapeks Dox agar, inorganic salt starch agar and glycerol ...
The occurrence of Fusarium species and mycotoxins in Kenyan wheat
(2008)
presence of head blight-causing Fusarium species. Fungal contaminationwas determined by isolation on
agar media, while mycotoxin analysis was by direct competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
(ELISA). The wheat ...
Low Cost Technologies for Enhancing N and P Availability and Maize (Zea mays L.) Performance on Acid Soils
(2008)
Soil degradation especially soil acidity and low fertility are the major constraints hampering maize production in Molo district, Kenya. The challenge therefore is to develop sustainable soil management strategies for ...
Phylogenetic relationships within and among Brassica species from RAPD loci associated with blackleg resistance
(2008)
The genus Brassica comprises economically important oilseed and vegetable crops. Their
susceptibility to fungal diseases such as blackleg causes yield loss. In this study, thirty accessions
from USDA germplasm collection ...
Myopathy and Parasitism in a guinea fowl: a case report
(2008)
Guinea fowls are formed and found in the wild in Africa. they are kept by farmers mainly to prodice eggs, meat and as pet birds. These birds are affected by many conditions that would cause death or reduce their proction. ...
Histomoniasis and traumatic gastritis (harddware diseases) in peacocks: case reports
(2008)
peacocks are kept for their beauty especially when they show off thier feather plumage. Two birds were brought in the poultry clinic after showing anorexia, dropping wings, weakness and one had diarrhea before death. ...
Extent and implications of incorrect offspring-sire relationships in pastoral production system in Kajiado District, Kenya
(2008)
The aim of this study was to evaluate accuracy of farmer’s paternity identification which determines success of future breed selection and hence genetic gain. Paternity of 269 Orma/zebu and Sahiwal/zebu calves was evaluated ...
Relationship between the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode infections and management practises in pig herds in Thika District, Kenya
(2008)
Thirty five (35) commercial pig herds in Thika District, Kenya were surveyed to determine the relationship between nematode parasitism and management practices. In each herd, faecal samples were collected from 25 pigs in ...