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Profiling of Microbial Content and Growth in Fermented Maize Based Products From Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In most parts of Africa, the process of fermentation is not controlled and does not adhere to good manufacturing practices, therefore spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms can alter the quality of the end product and may ...
Drying Modelling, Moisture Diffusivity and Sensory Quality of Thin Layer Dried Beef
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The objective of the present study was to determine the drying kinetics, moisture diffusivity and sensory quality of convective air dried beef. The effect of temperature of drying (30-60°C) and thickness of samples
(2.5-10 ...
The Dynamics of Culture on Environmental Sustainability: a Case of Central Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Indigenous African socio-cultural practices are distinguished by complex and diverse variations of evolving attitudes and behaviours that play a significant role in the development and conservation or depletion of the ...
Nitrogen Mineralization Potential (No) in Three Kenyan Soils, Nitisols, Ferralsols and Luvisols
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Nitrogen mineralization potential is important so as to prevent over-fertilization that could lead to groundwater
contamination or under-fertilization that could lead to poor nutrient provision by crops leading to low ...
Soil and water conservation measures and challenges in Kenya; A review
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The preservation and sustainable development of soil and water resources is one of the basic principles for the
development of Kenya. Throughout the course of history, all the social improvement and economic development
are ...
Optimizing yield and economic returns of rain-fed potato ( Solanum tuberosum L.) through water conservation under potato-legume intercropping systems
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Even though potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)-based intercropping systems are widely practised in developing countries, only a few studies have focused on legumes as the companion intercrops. This study was conducted to assess ...
Nitrogen and phosphorous uptake by potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and their use efficiency under potato-legume intercropping systems
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Competition for nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) under potato-based intercropping systems decreases the level of nutrients available for potato and subsequently influences nitrogen and phosphorous use efficiency. A field ...
Integration of Seed Dressing, Bio-pesticides and Intercropping to Reduce Pesticide Use in Snap Bean Production
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Insect pests remain a major constratint in the production of snap beans and farmers mainly rely on synthetic
chemical pesticides to manage the insect pests and diseases. However, the introduction of maximum residue levels ...
Seasonal Dynamics and Alternate Hosts of Thrips Transmitted Iris Yellow Spot Virus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Thrips-transmitted Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) (Family Tospoviridae, Genus Orthotospovirus) is a major
constraint to onion (Allium cepa L.) production in Kenya. Determining seasonal patterns of the vector and
alternate ...
Efficiency of Aphid and Thrips Vectors in Transmission of Maize Lethal Necrosis Viruses
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Maize lethal necrosis disease occur in major growing regions of Kenya, causing losses of up to 100% estimated at 50 million US$ in 2014/15. The study was undertaken to evaluate the efficiency of thrips and aphids in ...