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Response of field beans to phosphorus on an andosol in Kenya
(1998)
The agronomic effectiveness of minjingu rock phosphate O,trtp) was compared with that of highly soluble phosphate triple superphosphate (TSp), in pot studies with field bean (p. t,ulgaris L.)
in a greenhouse at the field ...
Evaluation of crop cover and residue management C factors for cropping systems and management techniquesin the semi-arid region of Kenya
(1989)
The mean crop cover and residue management C factor for maize with conventional tillage, maize with minimum tillage, maize intercropped with beans on alternate rows, beans alone, and maize with 3 t ha -1 of maize residue ...
Protozoa and the decline of Rhizobiurn populations added to soil
(1975)
A fall in Rhizobium abundance occurred in nonsterile soil inoculated with large numbers of the root-nodule bacteria but many of the rhizobia still survirved. No such decline was evident in sterile soil. Protozoa feeding ...
Control of Fusarium Yellows of Beans Using Bacterial Antagonists
(1991)
Fusarium yellows of beans caused by Fusarium oxyspolurn Schl. sp. phaseoli Kendrick & Snyder was suppressed significantly by bacterial antagonists, Bacillus sp. that had been introduced into infested soil in a greenhouse. ...
Atypical (cutaneous) Actinobacillosis in cattle: Clinical observations, diagnosis and treatment in eighteen cases. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in AfrClinical observations, diagnosis and treatment in eighteen cases.
(1989)
Open wound healing following dehorning using a wire saw was observed in 25 cattle aged between 1 and 5 years. Initially, there was a marked thickening of the scab over the wound as a ridge near the skin margin. A pale ...
Non-fracture lameness in cattle; A retrospective study
(1991)
Out of 3,278 bovine cases seen and treated at the large animal Clinic, University of Nairobi (LAC-UON), 549 (16.74%) had non-fracture lameness (NFL). Foot lameness contributed to 65% of the NFL and the commonest cause of ...
Production of Concentrated "Mala" Cultures for Direct VAT Inoculation by Small Scale 'Mala' Manufacturers in East Africa.
(1999)
The production of Mala (a mesophilic cultured sour milk), by manufacturers processing less than 500-3000 litres per day In Kenya, Uganda and Tanzanla is faced with problems of unavailability good quality culture, and lack ...
Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on yield of beans inoculated with Rhizobium phiseoli
(1982)
There have been reports of legumes responding to application of nitrogen fertilizers and there are suggestions that even where legume seeds are inoculated with effective strains of Rhizobium phaseoli, a nitrogen starter ...
Retail poultry and beef as sources of campylobacter jejuni
(1999)
Objectives: To investigate the level of contamination with C. jejuni of raw chicken and beef meats sold in Nairobi and to assess their potential as sources of campylobacter infections to man.
Design: Dressed chicken and ...
Solar refrigeration for Kenyan rural Communities
(1990)
Availability of wholesome food products insufficient quantities is
a prerequisite for a healthy, productive human population.
Refrigeration of perishable foods isoneway of achieving this end.
The use of solar powered ...