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Husbandry and breeding practices of cattle in Mursi and Bodi pastoral communities in Southwest Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi., 2012)
This study was conducted with the objectives of documenting the husbandry and breeding practices of Mursi and Bodi communities who keep Mursi cattle breed in the pastoral production system of southwest Ethiopia. The pastoral ...
Journal of Stored Products and Postharvest Research
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence and scattering assessment of soil quality via partial least squares and artificial neural networks analytical modeling approaches
(2012-08)
Soil quality assessment (SQA) calls for rapid, simple and affordable but accurate analysis of soil quality indicators (SQIs). Routine methods of soil analysis are tedious and expensive. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence ...
Estrap (4% Cartap hydrochloride) against thrips on Roses
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
Influence of organic and mineral fertilization on germination, leaf nitrogen, nitrate accumulation and yieldof vegetable amaranth
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)
The influence of manure and diammonium phosphate (DAP) mineral fertilizer on germination,
leaf nitrogen content, nitrate accumulation and yield of vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus
hypochondriacus) was investigated.Field ...
Phytotech (Phytoseilus persimilis) against Red spider mites on Roses
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
DNA species surveillance: Monitoring bushmeat poaching and trading in Kenya using partial cytochrome b gene
(2012)
DNA species identification has applications in such areas as forensic science, systematics,conservation genetics and agriculture. One key anthropogenic activity threatening large wildlife faunais illegal exploitation. In ...
Release of three improved varieties for the expanded potato market in Kenya
(2012)
Current potato varieties have not fully met the market demands of the rapidly expanding Kenyan potato industry. Newer varieties with tolerance to the major diseases, higher yields, better storability and processing qualities ...
Productivity in different cattle production systems in Kenya
(2012)
Cattle are kept as an important source of livelihood in many Kenyan farming households whilst also having cultural and social value. A review was undertaken to estimate productivity in the three main Kenyan cattle production ...