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Plant Extracts And Antagonistic Fungi As Alternatives To Synthetic Pesticides In Management Of Fungal Diseases Of Tomato
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Incorporation of biological pesticides in integrated pest management has lately been considered effective in production of safe food for human consumption, aesthetically valuable for the prime markets and increase in crop ...
Knowledge and demand for medicinal plants used in the treatment and management of diabetes in Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)
Ethnopharmacological relevance
Non communicable diseases are currently a major health challenge facing humanity. Nyeri County has one of the highest diabetes prevalence in Kenya (12.6%), compared to the country’s ...
Phylogenetic diversity of cassava green mite, Mononychellus progresivus from different geographical sites in east Africa
(2016)
Cassava green mite (CGM) of the Mononychellus genus is an invasive species in Africa, introduced from South America. Its phylogenetic diversity over geographical localities has never been assessed in East Africa, where ...
Local experiences in irrigation management transfer (IMT): the case of west Kano scheme in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-05-03)
The paradigm of the public management of irrigation infrastructure and services has failed in developing countries. Currently, there is a general tendency to transfer the management of such infrastructure and services to ...
Anthelmintic administration to small ruminants in emergency drought responses: assessing the impact in two locations of Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Internal parasites are a significant determinant of the productivity of ruminant species in the tropics. Provision of anthelmintics has become a predominant part of animal health interventions in emergency drought responses, ...
A Knowledge management system for indigenious crops production: A case of sorghum farming in South Tharaka, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
An evaluation of economic returns from east coast fever control through infection and treatment method at household level in Nandi and Uasin-Gishu counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Kenya has a vibrant small-scale based dairy industry that plays an important
economic and nutrition role in the lives of many people, ranging from
farmers to petty milk traders ("hawkers"), processors, and consumers.
However, ...
Differences of soil properties between planned and unplanned grazing sites in semi-arid pastoral rangelands of northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Livestock grazing can affect soil structure, function and productivity, with the strength of its effects hinging heavily on the type of grazing management system adopted. Planned grazing management, involving short-duration, ...
Community perceptions on spatio-temporal land use changes in the Amboseli ecosystem, southern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Resource changes observed in rangeland ecosystems have triggered a myriad of ecological, social and economic dynamics, often with adverse implications on pastoral livelihoods. This study applied an integrated approach using ...
Effects of holistic grazing management on milk production, weight gain, and visitation to grazing areas by livestock and wildlife in laikipia county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Grazing is an important management tool for maintaining healthy ecosystems and improving rangelands productivity. However, its effectiveness for this purpose is dependent on timing and frequency of grazing, ...