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Genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous goats of Sub-saharan Africa using microsatellite DNA markers.
(2009)
Sub-Saharan African goats with an estimated population of 180 millions are major asset for farmer communities in
a range of agro-ecological zones. This study was undertaken to determine the genetic diversity in ...
Influence of potato cultivar and stage of maturity on oil content of french fries (chips) made from eight Kenyan potato cultivars
(2009)
French fries (chips) are increasingly becoming indispensable in menus of many
restaurants and hotels in major Kenyan towns due to their relatively lower consumer
prices compared to other foods. When foods are deep-oil-fried, ...
Macrofauna diversity and abundance across different land use systems in Embu, Kenya
(2009)
This paper presents data on diversity and abundance of soil macrofauna of various land use systems in Embu, Kenya (natural forest, plantation forest, fallow, coffee, tea, napier, and maize). Each was sampled for macrofauna ...
Nutrient contents of raw and processed products from Kenyan potato cultivars
(2009)
Objective: To determine the nutrient contents of raw and processed products of Kenyan potato cultivars.
Methodology and results: Eight potato cultivars (Tigoni, Desiree, Dutch Robyjn, Kenya Karibu, Kenya Sifa, CIP ...
Soil macrofauna community structure across land use systems of Taita, Kenya
(2009)
This paper presents data on diversity and abundance of soil macrofauna in various land use systems in Taita (natural forest, plantation forest, fallow, coffee, napier, and maize, Horticulture. Each was sampled for macrofauna ...
Factors influencing the intensity of market participation by smallholder farmers: A case study of rural and peri-urban areas of Kenya
(2009-03)
Participation in commercial agriculture holds considerable potential for unlocking suitable
opportunity sets necessary for providing better incomes and sustainable livelihoods for smallscale
farmers. This study examined ...
Levels of reducing sugars in eight Kenyan potato cultivars as influenced by stage of maturity and storage conditions
(2009)
The cultivar, harvest time and storage method affect reducing sugars content of potato,
which in turn influences the processing quality of French fries. Eight Kenyan potato
cultivars (Tigoni, Desiree, Dutch Robyjn, Kenya ...
A trans-disciplinary study on the health risks of cryptosporidiosis from dairy systems in Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya: study background and farming system characteristics
(2009)
This paper characterises the dairy farming system in Dagoretti, Nairobi. Characterisation was part of a broader ecohealth project to estimate the prevalence and risk of cryptosporidiosis and develop risk mitigation strategies. ...
Evaluation and effectiveness of breeding and production services for dairy goat farmers in Kenya
(Elsevier, 2009)
This study evaluates the provision of services; veterinary services (VS), extension services (ES), marketing
services (MS), performance recording (PR), monitoring and evaluation of dairy goat breeding activities (ME)
and ...
Chronosequence analysis of two enclosure management strategies in degraded rangeland of semi-arid Kenya
(2009)
The establishment of enclosures has become an important measure to combat land degradation in many of the world's semi-arid rangelands. In view of the increased pressure exerted by this land reclamation strategy on the ...