Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM)
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Tomato Pest Management Practices and Efficacy of Selected Botanical Pesticides for Management of Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta Absoluta) in Kathiani, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tomato in Kenya is the second important vegetable both in production and revenue generation. In recent times, its production and yield has adversely been affected by the recently reported invasive, tomato leaf miner (Tuta ... -
Evaluation of Bacillus Thuringiensis Isolates’ Potential in the Management of Pod Borers (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Infesting Pigeon Peas
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Pod borer infestation, especially Helicoverpa armigera, is a key constraint affecting pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) production. Farmers find it difficult to adopt the use of synthetic pesticide because pigeon pea is a subsistence ... -
Maize Post-harvest Handling, Knowledge and Practices of Farmers in Somalia (a Case of Maize Meal Aflatoxin Exposure)
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Potential of Host Resistance and Efficient Water Use in Management of Bacterial Wilt of Tomatoes in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an important vegetable consumed for its nutritional value in Kenya and around the world. Bacterial wilt disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major production constraint in tomato ... -
Phosphorus Fractions and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi as Influenced by Forest Conversion Into Other Land Use Types on Planosols in Nyandarua County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Land-use conversion from natural forest to agriculture alter above and belowground biodiversity and soil properties due to reduced organic matter inputs and increased loss of topsoil through soil erosion. A study was ... -
Varietal Resistance and Use of Crude Plant Extracts in the Management of Field Pests in Green Gram (Vigna Radiata) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Breeding has significantly improved drought tolerance in green gram but marked yield losses continue to emanate from field pest’s damage. Important pests of green gram are pod borers, Maruca testutalis (Geyer), aphids, ... -
Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Aluminium Toxicity Tolerance Using Morphological and Molecular Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Aluminium (Al) toxicity is listed among the leading edaphic factors limiting production of sorghum in acidic soils (pH<5.0). It affects the apical root cell multiplication and elongation, hence, inhibiting the absorption ... -
Determination of Breeding Objectives for Smallholder Dairy Cattle in Senegal Using Breed and Trait Preferences, and Economic Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Across Africa, there is a need to identify the most suitable livestock breeds for specific livestock production systems. This identification is particularly important for livestock systems that are intensifying, and forms ... -
Cassava Utilization in Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties and Effects of Inclusion of Processed Cassava Peels in Broiler Diets on Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The unprecedented increase in demand for conventional feedstuffs like wheat, sorghum and maize, for human consumption and production of animal feeds has led to the increase in their prices resulting in higher cost of foods ... -
Effects of Plant Population and Water Stress on Yield of Selected Maize Varieties in Mwea and Bura in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize (Zea mays L.) is currently a very crucial food source with over 1 X 109 tons being produced across the world, since 2013. It is Kenya’s main food security crop with an annual demand of 3.6 million metric tons. The ... -
Economic Viability of Rainwater Harvesting and Irrigation Development Interventions in Ethiopia and Kenya: an Application of Stochastic Impact Evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Alleviating poverty and meeting the growing demand for food is the top priority for economic and social development of the developing world. Accordingly, countries have been investing substantial amounts of their budget ... -
Assessment of Impact of Climate Change Adaptation Interventions on Household Income: Case of Adoption of Improved Pigeon Peas Under Fanya Juu Terraces in Southeastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Climate change presents a formidable challenge to agricultural production in developing countries that largely depend on natural resources and agriculture for livelihood. For a long time, the integration of improved pigeon ... -
Epidemiology, Molecular Characterization, Virulence Gene, and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Thermophilic Campylobacter Species in Puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Dogs are the most popular companion animals in many parts of the world and their ownership has psychological and physical benefits. However, despite the benefits, their close contact with humans poses a major public health ... -
Potential Economic Impact and Willingness to Pay for Postharvest Technologies of Mangoes and Their Value-added Products Among Producers and Consumers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Postharvest loss reduction is increasingly recognized as a promising strategy for ensuring food and nutrition security. Historically, horticultural research has focused on increasing production with little emphasis on ... -
Diversity, Factors Influencing Spread and Population Build Up of Potato Cyst Nematodes and Potential of Phytochemicals in Their Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) of the genus Globodera are one of the most significant constraints to potato production in Kenya. Limited research has been undertaken on the causal agent, practices that influence population ... -
Evaluation of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) Genotypes for Aluminium Toxicity Tolerance Using Morphological and Molecular Markers
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Aluminium (Al) toxicity is listed among the leading edaphic factors limiting production of sorghum in acidic soils (pH<5.0). It affects the apical root cell multiplication and elongation, hence, inhibiting the absorption ... -
A Study on the Epidemiological and Molecular Relationships of Circulating Foot and Mouth Disease Viruses in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is endemic in Kenya causing serious economic losses in the livestock sector. The epidemiology of the disease in small ruminants (SR) in Kenya is not well documented and the field dynamics of ... -
Analysis of Technical, Organizational and Institutional Dairy Practices and Their Effect on the Poverty Status of Farm Household in the Highlands of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Promotion of technical, organizational and institutional dairy practices by the dairy stakeholders could address the continued decrease in milk quantity and quality in Kenya. The study considered a sample of 1146 households ... -
Impact of Agribusiness Empowerment Interventions on Skills Development and Livelihood Outcomes: Evidence From the Enable Programme in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Agribusiness empowerment programmes have become a common strategy to promote youth agripreneurship, help young people develop relevant skills, improve the performance of youth-led agribusiness enterprises, and invariably ... -
Seasonal Prevalence, Molecular Characterization, Antimicrobial Resistance and Factors Associated With Thermophilic Campylobacter in Cattle, Chicken and Water in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Members of the genus Campylobacter are frequently associated with abortion, gastroenteritis and/or diarrhoea in livestock. The bacteria also present a substantial public health problem resulting in major financial constraints ...