Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
Now showing items 1281-1300 of 1900
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Microbial Cycles in African Savanna Ecosystems
(University of Nairobi,Department of Land Resource Management & Agricultural Technology, 1986) -
Marketing of African Leafy Vegetables in Nairobi. Implications for On-farm Conservation of Biodiversity
(2007)The production and marketing of African leafy vegetables (ALVs) has increasingly become important in Nairobi and its environs mainly due to the realization of their nutritional and medicinal values. However, factors that ... -
Master Of Science Thesis Title
(University of NairobiAnimal Production, 1998) -
The Dairy Cattle Industry In High Potential Areas Of Kenya: A New Structural Approach And Prospects:
(University of NairobiAnimal Production and Clinical Studies, 2001) -
Coping with Drought in livestock and wildlife Production in Laikipia District: Emerging Issues and Concerns.
(University of NairobiAnimal Production, 2002) -
Effect of rhizobium inoculation of beans on growth and yield of maize and beans under different Intercropping patterns
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, Nairobi (Kenya)Department of Crop Science, 2005)The same row and this also out-yielded sole Rhizobium inoculation of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and intercropping patterns of maize and beans were evaluated for two seasons in a field study. Plant population of each ... -
Determination of seasonal parasite carriage of village chicken in Mbeere, antiparasitic treatments used and effectiveness of selected anthelmintics
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2012)The overall objective of the study is to determine parasite carriage of village chicken of Mbeere district, Eastern province of Kenya. The study was conducted for over two seasons, the dry (January to March) and wet ... -
On-going Training, Research And Outreach Activities In The Department Of Animal Production At The University Of Nairobi
(University of NairobiAnimal Production, 2002) -
Influence of line-planted trees and phosphorus application on water use of maize in sub-humid western Kenya
(Soil Science Society of East Africa, Nairobi (Kenya)Faculty of Agriculture, 2000)Planting of trees in rows is common on farms in western Kenya where phosphorus deficiency is also a major constraint to maize production. The influences of soil P status and simultaneous agroforestry systems on water use ... -
The impact of non-tariff barriers on maize and beef trade in East Africa
(2011)On March 2, 2004, the East African Community (EAC) member states signed the protocol for the establishment of the East African Community Customs Union, which commits them, among others, to eliminate non-tariff barriers ... -
Development of coefficients for using USLE in the Nutmon model in the semi-arid areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary services,, 2001) -
Prevalence of Parasitic Diseases of Goats in Embu District- Kenya.
(University of NairobiAnimal Production, 1995) -
Feasibility of Biofuel Production in Kenya: The Case of Jatropha
(2012)This paper evaluates the potential of Jatropha curcas Linnaeus (Jatropha) as an alternative source of energy for rural households. The plant is said to have potential to diversify rural incomes, reclaim unproductive ... -
Factors Influencing Pre-weaning Performance In Beef Cattle.
(Animal Production, 1996) -
Assessing the Effects of NAFTA ON Canada/US Agricultural Trade
(2005)While there seems to be an agreement that Canada-US Free Trade Agreement (CUSTA)/North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have benefited member countries, some analysts have argued that the agreements had little effect ... -
Evaluation for resistance to the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus, in a maize (Zea mays L.) population
(CIMMYT, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)Department of Crop Science, 1999)Genetic variability and predicted responses to S2 and testcross selection methods were studied in an open-pollinated variety resistant to the spotted stem borer, (Chilo partellus Swinhoe). Evaluation after one cycle of ... -
Grain Amaranth: A crop with high potential for marginal areas of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection Publications,, 1992) -
Feeding lactating dairy goats. Paper presented to Animal Production Society of Kenya
(University of NairobiAnimal Production, 1989) -
Correlation studies to facilitate the selection of bread wheat varieties for the marginal areas of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 16-09-91)The development of wheat varieties for marginal areas is gaining importance in Kenya as 83 of the country is classified as marginal. Furthermore, Kenya imports about half of the national requirement for wheat and wheat ... -
Field screening of bread wheat for partial sources of resistance to stem rust
(University of Nairobi,Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection Publications,, 2013)