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Segregation distortion of anthocyanin morphological marker in F2 population of cross between basmati and environment genic male sterile rice line
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 2013)
Basmati rice (
Oryza sativa
L.) is preferred by many Kenyans yet its yield per hectare is low. This challenge led to
initiation of Basmati hybrid rice project in Kenya with a goal of leaping yield benefits of het
erosis. ...
Zoonosis emergence linked to agricultural intensification and environmental change
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
A systematic review was conducted by a multidisciplinary team to analyze qualitatively best available scientific evidence on the effect of agricultural intensification and environmental changes on the risk of zoonoses for ...
Biofortified cassava with pro-vitamin A is sensory and culturally acceptable for consumption by primary school children in Kenya.
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-08)
BACKGROUND:
Biofortification of cassava with pro-vitamin A can potentially reduce vitamin A deficiency in low-income countries. However, little is known about consumer acceptance of this deep yellow variety of cassava ...
Average daily gain of local pigs on rural and peri-urban smallholder farms in two districts of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
he objective of this study was to determine the
average daily gain (ADG) of pigs on rural and peri-urban
smallholder farms in two districts of Western Kenya, in
order to establish a baseline to measure the impact of ...
Reproduction of root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) on bt cotton expressing Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab2 protein.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 2013)
Objective: The sedentary endoparasite Meloidogyne incognita is an important plant parasitic nematode that infects cotton causing significant yield losses. The objective of this study was to evaluate reproduction of M. ...
WHY PESTS AND DISEASES REGULATION SHOULD CONCERN MANKIND
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Nature, through balancing mechanisms, provides ecosystem services, comprising provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services for the survival of mankind (MEA, Ecosystems and human well-being: biodiversity ...
Improving Drought Tolerance in Sorghum bicolor L. Moench Marker-Assisted Transfer of the Stay-Green Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) rom a CharacterizedDonor Source into a Local Farmer Variety
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2013-04-19)
Drought stress is
a major constraint to sorghum production in Kenya, especially during flowering stage. This study
aimed at developing drought tolerant sorghum varieties by transferring the stay green trait that confers ...
Opportunities and Challenges of Setting-Up an Articulate HACCP System in Export Slaughterhouses in Countries Emerging from Conflict: An Appraisal of North-Western Somalia
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
An investigation in North-Western Somalia (Somaliland) to determine opportunities and challenges of setting up a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system to be adopted and complied with during operations ...
Improving Drought Tolerance in Sorghum bicolor L. Moench: Marker - Assisted Transfer of the Stay - Green Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) from a Characterized Donor Source into a Local Farmer Variety
(University of Nairobi., 2013)
Drought stress is
a major constraint to sorghum production in Kenya, especially during flowering stage. This study
aimed at developing drought tolerant sorghum varieties by transferring the stay green trait that confers ...
A Framing Analysis of Newspaper Coverage of Genetically Modified Crops in Kenya
(2013)
There was much public debate in Kenya about genetically modified (GM) crops when the national Biosafety Bill went through the parliamentary process toward enactment into law. This study analyzed how GM crops were framed ...