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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 ...
Standardization of cut size and pre-drying time of beef to mainstream pastoral processing in Kenya’s meat industry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Deep-fried and sun-dried meat products represent a large part of the traditional meat products from pastoral
regions of sub-Saharan Africa. However, unlike the sun-dried products, deep-fried products are not properly
m ...
Marker-assisted gamete selection for multiple disease resistance and grain yield in inter-gene pool and inter-racial populations of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Broadening the genetic base of existing breeding populations is crucial for increasing
the variability and the chance of finding more promising genotypes. This study aimed
at evaluating the agronomic performance and ...
Genotype x environment interactions on seed yield of inter-racial common bean lines in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Determination of yield stability is critical in identifying new common bean cultivars with either specific or broad adaptation in target environments. This study aimed to assess genotype by environment (g x e) effects on ...
Porcine Rotaviruses: Epidemiology, Immune Responses and Control Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Rotaviruses (RVs) are a major cause of acute viral gastroenteritis in young animals and children worldwide. Immunocompetent adults of different species become resistant to clinical disease due to post-infection immunity, ...
Combined Epidural Lidocaine and Medetomidine-Ketamine isoflurane Anaesthesia for management of Femoral Fracture in a Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
A 17 kg adult female cheetah was presented with a history of lameness of the left hind limb sustained in
the wild approximately a week earlier. The animal was anaesthetized for clinical examination by darting
using ...
Factors enabling the participation of women in income sharing among banana (musa spp.) producing households in South Imenti, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The growing demand for banana coupled with the introduction of
better planting material in the last decade has led to increased
area under banana production and commercialization. Just like
most subsistence crops, banana ...
Influence of Selected Ecological Farming Practices on Soil Moisture Retention and Yield of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) and Cassava (Manihot esculanta Crantz) in Semi-Arid Yatta Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
In this study, the influence of ecological farming practices on soil moisture and yield of cassava (Manihot
esculanta Crantz) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) was investigated. The study was conducted in
semi-arid ...
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 ...
Use of CROPWAT Model to Predict Water Use in Irrigated Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Production at Kabete, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
This study uses CROPWAT model to predict water use in
rainfed agriculture and simulated irrigation requirement
for tomato production in the Kabete Field Station. The
model predicted increased irrigation requirement ...