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Within-plant distribution and seasonal population dynamics of flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya
(2009)
The aim of this research was to study spatial distribution of flower thrips on French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in
Kenya. Their build up and seasonal population dynamics was monitored using sticky blue colour traps ...
Factors contributing to the spatial variability of Katumani soils, Eastern Kenya
(2009)
Higher benefits may be obtained from precision agriculture as a result of improved understanding of the spatial variability of soil fertility under different soil types, vegetation cover and crop management practices. The ...
Participatory probabilistic assessment of the risk to human health associated with cryptosporidiosis from urban dairying in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya
(2009)
We carried out a participatory risk assessment to estimate the risk (negative consequences and their likelihood) from zoonotic Cryptosporidium originating in dairy
farms in urban Dagoretti, Nairobi to dairy farm households ...
Market participation by vegetable farmers in Kenya: A comparison of rural and peri-urban areas
(2009-05)
Transformations in agri-food systems provide prospects for improving livelihoods of many farmers
through enhanced participation in commercial agriculture. Indeed, various studies have been
undertaken to establish factors ...
Gender Differences In The Household-Headship And Nutritional Status Of Pre-School Children
(2009)
Background: In genera self declared female headed-households in most developing countries tend to be poorer, own less and have less access to job opportunities.
Objective: To assess the nutritional status of pre-schoolers ...
Analysis of early survival of Holstein-Friesian heifers of diverse sire origins on commercial dairy farms in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi., 2009-02)
The use of imported semen within the Holstein-Friesian cattle population in Kenya has contributed to increased milk production per cow, however, information on how this has impacted on functional traits, particularly early ...
Capacity building for sustainable use of animal genetic resources in developing countries.
(University of Nairobi., 2009)
Animal Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (AnGR) have great potential to contribute to increased food security and improved livelihood of poor people in developing countries. However, indigenous livestock which are ...
Recent developments in managing tuber blight of potato (Solanum tuberosum) caused by Phytophthora infestans
(2009)
Tuber blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, occurs wherever potato (Solanum tuberosum) is cultivated and accounts for significant losses under field and storage conditions. After decades of research in late blight, ...
Mechanical stresses in fast locomotion of buffalo (Syncews coffer) and elephant (Loxodonta africana)
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
Films of buffalo and elephant running, and detailed measurements on dissected legs, have been used to estimate the maximum stresses which occur in locomotion, in certain muscles, tendons and bones. These stresses are similar ...
Allometry of the legs of running birds
(University of Nairobi, 2009-08-20)
The principal bones, muscles and tendons of the legs have been measured in a selection of running birds, ranging in size from 0–1 kg quail to 40 kg ostrich. Maximum stride frequencies of the same species have been determined ...