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Famers' Requirements in an Artificial Intelligent System for Diagnosis of Maize Diseases in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
A study was conducted to determine the following: commonly used sources of agricultural diagnostic information by maize farmers, content of information which farmers would like to receive for full satisfaction on diagnostics, ...
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 ...
Seroepidemiological Survey of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Ruminants in Garissa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease caused by phlebovirus in the family Bunyaviridae. In Kenya, major outbreaks occurred in 1997–1998 and 2006–2007 leading to human deaths, huge economic ...
Clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance at the wildlife-livestock-human interface in Nairobi: an epidemiological study.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
BACKGROUND:
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the great challenges facing global health security in the modern era. Wildlife, particularly those that use urban environments, are an important but understudied component ...
Producers' valuation of geographical indications-related attributes of agri-food products from semi-arid lands in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Arid and semi-arid lands comprise 84% of Kenya's land, characterised by low and erratic rainfall, and increasing human and animal population. The study sought to determine producers' willingness to pay for protection of ...
Regeneration-Competent And -Incompetent Murids Differ In Neutrophil Quantity And Function
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Regeneration is rare in mammals, but spiny mice (Acomys spp.) naturally regenerate skin and ear holes. Inflammation is thought to inhibit regeneration during wound healing, but aspects of inflammation contribute to both ...
Diagnostic accuracy of two DNA-based molecular assays for detection of porcine circovirus 3 in swine population using Bayesian latent class analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Molecular-based tools sometimes are the only laboratory techniques available to detect a recently discovered agent, and their validation without the existence of previously described 'gold standard' methods poses a challenge ...