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Determinants of pastoral and agro-pastoral households ’ participation in fodder production in Makueni and Kajiado Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Fodder production has been regarded as one of the suitable strategies for increasing feed availability for enhanced livestock production among pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in the drylands of Kenya. Previous studies ...
Adoption of the green concept in Nairobi for biodiversity conservation, environmental management and sustainable development goals implementation
(2018)
This study dwelt on the role adoption of green concept plays in environmental management and implementation of sustainable development goals in Kenya. This was studied using the case of Nairobi County. The theoretical ...
Validation of monoclonal antibodies in detection of cassava brown streak viruses using triple antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay technique
(2018)
Cassava is an important food crop in tropical and semi-tropical regions. Its production in East and Central African regions has been devastated by Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), caused by two distinct virus species, ...
Effect of Time after Incorporation of Lablab Green Manure on Root Rot Pathogens and Establishment of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Green manure incorporation is important for restoration of soil quality, particularly buildup of organic matter and supply of nutrients to plants. However, undecomposed plant residues reduce crop establishment and plant ...
Quality of Farm Saved Maize (Zea mays l.) Seeds and its Effect on Field Establishment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
– Farmer saved seed consist of inappropriate
varieties, infected seeds of poor germination potential
resulting in low seedling vigor, crop stand and high incidence
of diseases leading to poor yield. The study was conducted ...
Effect of Lablab Green Manure on Population of Soil Microorganisms and Establishment of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
: Green manures improve soil health and fertility but application of undecomposed lablab residues lead to low crop
establishment. The study was carried out to determine the effect of green manure on microbial population ...
Seed Potato Production Practices and Quality of Farm Saved Seed Potato in Kiambu and Nyandarua Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Potato production in Kenya is mainly constrained by limited supply of quality seed potato tubers. The objective of this study was to determine seed potato handling practices and quality of farm saved seed potato. A survey ...
Effect of Intercroping Maize-Soybean on Grain Quality Traits in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
An experiment was conducted in Kenya to determine the effect of intercropping maize-soybean on soybean grain
quality traits. A randomized complete block design replicated three times with seven treatments was used. ...
Combining ability of resistance to pod shattering and selected agronomic traits of soybean
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Eight parents Nyala and SB-8, SB-25, SB-93, SB-19, 915/5/12, 835/5/30 and
SB-98 were crossed in a diallel mating scheme to generate 28 F1 progenies in
a greenhouse at Kabete, University of Nairobi. The F1 and their parents ...
Effect of Seed Treatment on Wheat Seed Viability and Vigour
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Use of farm-saved seed without treating encourage accumulation of seed borne
pathogens which lead to outbreak and spread of diseases that result in poor emergence,
crop stand, vigour, and reduction in yield. This study ...