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Molecular prevalence of emerging Anaplasma and Ehrlichia pathogens in apparently healthy dairy cattle in peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Anaplasma and Ehrlichia species are tick-borne pathogens of both veterinary and public health importance. The current status of these pathogens, including emerging species such as Ehrlichia minasensis and ...
Efficacy of Hexanal Application on the Post-harvest Shelf Life and Quality of Banana Fruits (Musa Acuminata) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of hexanal applied either as
pre-harvest spray or post-harvest dip in enhancing the shelf life of banana var.
Grand Nain. The study was done in Meru County (high potential ...
Evaluation of African Tomato Landraces (Solanum Lycopersicum) Basedon Morphological and Horticultural Traits
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Crop landraces represent a reservoir of genetic diversity; hence understanding and
utilizing the genetic variation in tomato accessions are essential for improving the
crop. The objective of this study was to characterize ...
Mountain Big Sagebrush Browse Decreases Dry Matter Intake, Digestibility, and Nutritive Quality of Sheep Diets
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
A metabolism study evaluated the influence of increasing quantities (0-30% dry matter basis) of mountain big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana Rydb. Beetle) on dry matter intake and in vivo digestibility of ...
Range Animal Diet Composition in South Central Wyoming, Journal of Range Management 45(6): 542- 545
(University of Nairobi, 1992)
Organization and Performance of Water Resource Users’ Associations in the Southern Rangelands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Water insecurity is a threat to pastoral livelihoods and sustainability. The Water Act of Kenya, 2002, created the
Water Resource Users’ Associations (WRUAs) to enhance water resource conservation access at the local ...
Sorghum Production Practices in an Integrated Crop-livestock Production System in Makueni County, Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Productivity of sorghum has been below potential in arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya, due to poor agronomic practices and soil nutrient deficiency. Sorghum crop is fairly drought tolerant, resistant to waterlogging, and ...
Effectiveness of the Horizontal, Vertical and Hybrid Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland Systems in Polishing Municipal Wastewater.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study aimed at comparing the performance of horizontal, vertical and hybrid subsurface
flow system in polishing wastewater effluent from the maturation pond at Gusii wastewater
treatment plant, Kenya. The treatments ...