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Effects and implications of enclosures for rehabilitating degraded semi-arid rangelands: Critical lessons from Lake Baringo Basin, Kenya. In: Land Degradation and Desertification: Assessment, Mitigation
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
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Climate change and the abundance of edible insects in the Lake Victoria Region
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Uses of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Agriculture and Rural Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences from South Africa and Kenya
(2010)
This paper presents a framework of the evolution of information and communication technology (ICT) applications in agriculture and rural development based on comparative experiences of South Africa and Kenya. The framework ...
Evaluation of Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca susceptibility to d-endotoxins in Bt maize
(2010)
Susceptibility of Chilo partellus (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) and Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)
populations to Cry proteins from the bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), the d-endotoxins Cry1Ab and
Cry1Ba in ...
First Record of Spiraling Whitefly in Coastal Kenya: Emergence, Host Range, Distribution and Association with Cassava Brown Streak Virus Disease
(2010)
Unconfirmed reports of a spiraling whitefly-like pest suspected to be contributing to high cassava brown streak disease
(CBSD) incidences on cassava prompted a study to determine its presence and importance in coastal ...
Mixed mammary gland tumor in a 5 year old German Shepherd bitch
(2010)
A 15year old German shepherd bitch weighing 25 kilograms was presented to the University of Nairobi, Small Animal clinic with a history of an enlarging swelling on the ventral abdominal area. Upon examination, there was ...
Effects of legume cover crop and sub-soiling on soil properties and maize (zea mays l) growth in semi arid area of Machakos District, Kenya
(2010)
Low crop yields in the semi arid areas of Kenya have been attributed to, among other factors, low soilfertility, low farm inputs, labour constraints and inappropriate tillage practices that lead to pulverized soils. The ...
Causes of calf mortality in peri-urban area of Nairobi, Kenya
(2010)
Abstract The study reported data from 507 post-mortem
records in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and
Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Nairobi, Kenya. The records were from carcasses ...
Short rain season fallow: window of opportunity for integrating improved fallow legumes into the farming system of Molo District, Kenya
(2010)
The rainfall pattern in Molo district, situated in the central Rift Valley province of Kenya, is bimodal in nature with long (4-5 months) and short (2-3 months) rain seasons being experienced annually. The short rains are ...
Mineral Nitrogen and Microbial Biomass Dynamics under Different Acid Soil Management Practices for Maize Production
(2010)
Field and laboratory incubation studies were conducted to determine the effect of different acid soil management practices; liming (L), combined N and P fertilizers (NP), and goat manure (M) application, for maize production ...