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Evaluation of the quality attributes of selected local Cowpea accessions and their response to Postharvest treatments
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An evaluation of the range management extension services and the range development programs in north eastern Kenya
(Department of Animal and Poultry Sciene of The University of Guelph, 1988)This study examines the effectiveness of range management extension services in north eastern Kenya and the impact of the range development programs on the pastoral community. The inhabitants of north eastern Kenya are ... -
Evaluation Of The Role Of Mobile Phone Communication In Accessing Market Information By Horticultural Farmers In Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sought to evaluate the role of mobile phone communication in accessing market information by horticultural farmers in Mwea Sub County, Kirinyaga County. In this area, horticultural farming is a major livelihood ... -
Evaluation of the suitability of soils for irrigation in lower Kuja, Nyatike District, Kenya
(Department of Geography and Environmental studies, 2011)Soils are important components of the environment and their understanding is essential in planning and management for environmental conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. However, reliable soils information ... -
Evaluation of the Tanning Viability of Tannins From Coffee Pulp in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The tanning industry utilizes chrome salts for tanning despite them being considered environmental pollutants. Vegetable tanning is considered to be a greener alternative to chrome tanning with mimosa extract being the ... -
An Evaluation Of The Transmission Of International Wheat Prices Into Kenya’S Domestic Market
(UoN, 2019)The prices of most food commodities in the international market have increased in the recent past. Thus, there is need to understand, the extent to which the increase in food prices is transmitted to the domestic market ... -
Evaluation of the use of Milk Urea Nitrogen (Mun) as an Indicator of Nutritional Status of Dairy Cattle in Smallholder Farms in Kiambu District
(Departmeni of Animal Production, 2002)A survey was conducted to evaluate the use of Milk Urea Nitrogen as an indicator of nutrition status of lactating animals. Twenty-seven animals in a randomly selected sample of 21 farms in Kiambu District were monitored ... -
An evaluation of Tithonia diversifolia and Sapium ellipticum as supplement fodder for Ruminants
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Production, 2009)Studies were carried out to investigate the potential of Tithonia diversifolia (Tithonia) and Sapium ellipticum (Sapium), local livestock fodder species, grown in Eastern, Central, Coastal and Western provinces of Kenya. ... -
An Evaluation of Transmission of World Maize Prices Into Kenya’s Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Eastern and Southern African region maize grain prices is recorded highest in Kenya. There has been a reduction of prices of agricultural commodity from their recorded peak in 2008, but, this has not been the case in ... -
Evaluation of two napier grass cultivars (pennisetun purpureuh) under irrigation at different stages of growth
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1989)Two commonly used napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) cultivars, Bana grass and French Cameroon were grown under irrigation to assess the changes in nutritive value at different stages of growth in Naivasha, Kenya. ... -
Evaluation of ultrasonographic diagnosis, treatment methods and epidemiology of cystic echinococcosis in sheep and goats
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 2001)Cystic Echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a major health problem among the nomadic communities of Africa, with the highest incidence in the world being reported in Turkana, Kenya.· However. the ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Evaluation of Varietal Purity of Certified Basmati 370 and Bw 196 From Two Rice Seed Sources in Mwea and the Response of Rice to Varying N, P and K Fertilizer Regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in Kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Evaluation of varietal purity of certified basmati 370 and bw 196 from two rice seed sources in mwea and the response of rice to varying n, p and k fertilizer regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Evaluation of varietal resistance and pesticides as management strategies for thrips (megalurothrips sjostedti trybom and frankliniella occidentalis pergande) on french beans (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(Department of Crop Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, 2004)Evaluation of pesticides and varieties was undertaken in Kabete Campus Field Station during the period October 2001 to September 2002. Evaluation and screening of commercial French bean varieties and breeding lines was ... -
Evaluation of Various Methods for the Routine Determination of 'Available' Phosphorus Against the Phosphorus Supplying Power Of Soils And Phosphorus Response of Crops from Pot Experiments
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Soil Science, 1979-10)In this study, the relative phosphorus availability status of a range of twenty four mainly acid, Kenyan soils (three Acrisols, six Andosols, six Ferralsols, three Luvisols and six Nitosols) was assessed by determining ... -
Evaluation of Vermicompost-inorganic Fertilizer Combination on Growth, Yield and Quality of Strawberry
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Yield and quality of strawberry is constrained by sub-optimal management of the crop’s nutrient. Strawberry require large quantities of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and other nutrients for vigorous growth, ... -
Evaluation or water use at Sagana irrigation scheme in Nyeri District
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1997-08)The study objective was to improve water use efficiency at Sagana gravity fed sprinkler irrigation scheme. An optimal cropping system for Sagana Irrigation Scheme was developed using; climatic data, crops data, farmers ... -
An evalvation of smallholder snow peas market organisation and performance in Buuri and Laikipia east districts, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, 2011)The snow pea is a high value demand driven fresh vegetable mainly grown for export markets with a marketing system characterized by various marketing channels. About 70 percent of smallholder snow peas producers prefer ... -
Evaporative Cooling and Solar Pasteurisation Technologies for Value Addition of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk in Marsabit and Isiolo Counties of Northern Kenya
(University pf NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2011)The potential for evaporative cooling and solar pasteurisation technologies for value addition of camel milk in Marsabit and Isiolo counties of northern Kenya was investigated. To find out existing postharvest handling and ...