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A gendered analysis of constraints to cattle production in Ijara sub-county, Kenya
(2013)
The livelihoods of communities in Arid and Semi-arid lands are under growing threat due to recurring droughts and presence of animal
diseases. This study was carried out among women, men focus groups and key informants ...
Lies That Are Really Lies
(2013)
IDENTIFICATION OF PREDISPOSING FACTORS TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF MAIZE VALUE CHAIN IN EASTERN KENYA
(Uiversity of Nairobi, 2013)
Maize is the staple diet of majority of Kenyan population but repeated outbreaks of mycotoxin
poisoning in Eastern Kenya is a major food safety constraint. This study was conducted to determine
maize production and ...
Resistance of maize varieties to infection by Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Current status on production and utilization of spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) an underutilized leafy vegetable in Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-10)
Spider plant exists as semi-cultivated indigenous leafy vegetable with ecological, social and cultural values in most home gardens in Kenya. It plays a significant role in the food and nutrition security of local communities. ...
Assessment of lead and copper in fish and soil sediments in Kirinyaga South District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Effects of Chemical Preservatives and Water quality on Postharvest Keeping Quality of Cut Lisianthus ( Eustoma grandiflorum L.).
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study was carried out to investigate effects of various chemicals added to vase solutions and also
effects of water quality on the post
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harvest physiology of Lisianthus (
Eustoma grandiflorum
L.) cut stems.
The ...
Land use and land cover changes and their implications for human-wildlife conflicts in the semi-arid rangelands of southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-07-02)
Land use and land cover changes are important processes that influence the ecological integrity of
wildlife dispersal areas and the dynamics of human
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wildlife conflicts in rangelands around protected
areas. This study ...
The Influence Of The Soil Physical Properties On The Infiltration Rates In The Salt Affected Soils In Makindu, Makueni District, Kenya Type Or Paste Your Content Here
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-04-12)
The influence of the soil physical properties on the infiltration rates in the salt affected soils in Makindu, Makueni District was investigated. Three different kinds of farms adjacent to one another are studied in Muhindi ...