Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Title
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The Earth Charter in action: Toward a sustainable world
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2005) -
Effect of Azotobacter on Nitrogen Contents and Yield of Maize, Wheat and Sorghum in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Land Resource Management & Agricultural Technology, 1985) -
The effect of geographical region of birth on the reproductive performance of the Nguni in southern Mozambique
(University of NairobiInternational Livestock Research Institute, 2013)The objective of this study was to assess the effect of place of birth on the reproductive performance of two Nguni ecotypes (Nguni and Landim) raised in a sub-tropical environment to enhance strategies for livestock ... -
Effect of micro-catchment size on survival and growth of two semiarid tree species.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)The effects of three different micro-catchment sizes on survival and growth of plant species was assessed and success in establishment and growth of Croton megalocarpus and Cassia spectabilis was compared in a semi-arid ... -
Effect of soil fertility status, moisture and application of fertilizers and inoculum on nodulation and growth of dry beans in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department of Land Resource Management & Agricultural Technology, 1985) -
Effect of Sprouting and Fermentation on Phytic Acid, in Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris)
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011) -
The effect of variations in maize stover placement on maize growth and nitrogen uptake in continuous maize cropping systems in two regions of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Stover placement (surface mulch, incorporated or a mixture of mulch and incorporation) was compared with stover removal in the presence and absence of 50kg N fertilizer/ha in trials over two successive seasons in continuous ... -
The effect of varying rates of compost and diammonium phosphate on soil physical properties and crop performance.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)Long-term use of compost (4, 8, 12 or 125 kg/ha for maize and 10, 20, 30 or 200 kg/ha for beans) on improving crop yields and soil physical characteristics was studied at the steep-land research site, Kabete campus, Kenya. ... -
Effectiveness of three grass species as filter strips for soil conservation on cropland.
(University of Nairobi,Department of soil science,, 2000)The effectiveness of different grass spp. in reducing runoff and soil loss was studied at Kabete campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Half metre wide strips of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum), Nandi setaria (Setaria ... -
Effectiveness of Washing and Packaging On Shelf Life Extension Of Fresh Whole Kales
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was carried out with the main objective of evaluating the effectiveness of washing and plastic bag packaging in shelf life extension of fresh whole kales. The specific objectives were to determine the effect of ... -
Effects of phosphorus supply on the growth and nodulation of cowpeas.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)The effects of P supply (0, 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320 kg/ha) on growth and nodulation of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) cv. Vita 4 and Ife Brown grown in a podzolic soil (Haplustult) was studied in a greenhouse trial. The seeds ... -
Enhancing better natural resource use to prevent conflict among pastoralist communities in Kenya
(OxfamPopulation Studies and Research Institute, University of Nairobi, 2002) -
Environmental and land-use consequences of sand harvesting in Masinga division.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)This paper examines the impact of sand harvesting from rivers on the environment, land use and social life in the Masinga Division, Machakos District, Kenya. Sand acts as a safe aquifer for water flowing below and through ... -
Environmental Autobiography in Undergraduate Educational Studies
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 1999) -
Environmental impact assessment for water development and conservation.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2000)The possible environmental impacts of water development projects and land use practices such as deforestation and over grazing on water supply in Kenya are reviewed. Measures that can be taken in conjunction with properly ... -
Erosion and sedimentation problems in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1993)This paper examine past and present trends in the development of Kenyan water resources, and the status of Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands. It considers the parameters linked with soil erosion and sedimentation processes ...