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Variation For Drought Tolerance In Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes Evaluated Under Well-Watered And Drought Stressed Environments
(UoN, 2018)Rice is one of the principal foods to over 60% of the world inhabitants and is mostly produced under semi-aquatic conditions and its production is water intensive. In Kenya, the key abiotic stress affecting rice production ... -
Varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth and yield responses of beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.) under different watering levels
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1991)A study was conducted during the dry periods of 1990 in the field and in the greenhouse at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture Farm, Kabete to investigate varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth ... -
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, ... -
Vegetation and hydrologic responses to grazing Management in a south Kenya rangeland
(1996)Title: Vegetation and hydrologic responses to grazing management in a South Kenya rangeland ~ J.K. Mworia A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of three selected stocking densities ./ on infiltration rate, ... -
Vermicomposting of agro-based waste in central Kenyan highlands
(Department of Soil Science, 2002)In Central Kenyan Highlands, soil nutrients pose a challenge to farmers in this area due to continuous cultivation of the soils. As a result, there is need to explore farmers' easily available resources for utilization ... -
Vitamin A and nutritional status of children aged 24-72 months in Nambale, Busia district, kenya: a comparative study of households with and without home gardens
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2006)This study compared vitamin A status, nutritional status and food diversity of children aged between 24 and 72 months, of households possessing home gardens and those without home gardens, in Nambale Division of Busia ... -
Vitamin A Deficiency And Its Dietary Associations: The Case Of Pre-School Children In Arssi Region, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia is a well identified public health problem among pre-school children in the southern part of rural Ethiopia, Arssi region. This has been associated with the low frequency of consumption ... -
Vitamin a deficiency and its risk factors among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Arssi Zone, Ethiopia
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000)A cross sectional study which was descriptive and analytical in nature was carried out between February and April 1999 among children aged 6 months to 15 years in Dodotana Sire district of Arssi zone, Ethiopia. The main ... -
Vitamin a status of 6-10 year old children and some associated factors in Gachoka, Mbeere district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001-10)The study was carried out to determine household characteristics and individual child factors associated with vitamin A status of primary school children aged 6-10 years in Gachoka Division, Mbeere District, Kenya. Six ... -
Vulnerability to drought, adaptation and coping strategies among agro-pastoral communities in Botswana
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2010)Botswana has experienced droughts in the past, continues to do so and will likely be faced with even more frequent and intense dry extremes in future. In a semi-arid country whose two thirds are covered by infertile ... -
Water and crop biomass dynamics in a cassia siamea lam. And zea mays l. Alley cropping system
(University of NairobiSchool of Forestry, 1994)Alley cropping is a crop production system in which food crops are grown in the alleys created by hedgerows of selected tree species, preferably legumes. The objective of this study was to model a Cassia Imaize alley ... -
Water and salt movement in salt affected soils in Kimorigo/Kamleza irrigation scheme Taveta, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1993)Water and salt movement in a recharge- discharge area was studied. Njukini formed the recharge area while the discharge area was located in the Kimorigo/ Kamleza irrigation scheme. Relatioships were drawn between ... -
Water availability and nutritional status of under five children living in peri-urban settlements in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2001)This study examined the difference in nutritional status of children living in Chainda and Kamanga compounds, both of which are high density peri-urban settlements in Lusaka, Zambia. The focus ofthe study was on how water ... -
Water balance of sections of Naro Moru river
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, 1988)This water balance study is directed towards the solution of problems resulting from the utilization of river water resources for domestic purposes and for irrigation by ·small-scale farmers living on the semi-humid to ... -
Water balance study of Thiba section of Mwea irrigation settlement
(Agriculture, 1981)At present the Thiba and Nyamindi rivers are unable to meet the demands for the rice production. Therefore Water Balance Study was conducted in Thiba Section of Mwea Irrigation Scheme to seek more information regarding ... -
Water conservation and crop production under two agroforestry systems: a Laikipia district case study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Engineering, 1991)The influence of Plectranthus barbatus live fence and GreviIlea robusta trees on soil moisture and crop production was explored for two growing seasons (October - January 1990/91 and March - August, 1991) at Matanya, ... -
Water economy of the Somali donkey.
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Water stress effects on biomass production and partitioning In processing tomatoes
(University of NairobiGRADUATE DIVISION of the UniversIty of CalifornIa, 1985)Experiments were conducted at the University of California, Davis field station. Soils were deep silty loam with high water storage capacity. water stress effects on vegetative and reproductive growth, canopy light ... -
Water use by eight annual crops at Kabete. Kenya 1978/79
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1979)Investigations involving mainly food crops adapted to the Kabete area (the complete range of crops investigated being maize, field beans, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, wheat, sunflower, soyabeans and linseed) sought ... -
Water use practices, water quality and performance of a continuous solar water disinfection system in Isiolo County, Kenya
(2018-08)Potable water scarcity is a major challenge faced by most developing nations of the world. Moreover, Arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya endure unbearable living conditions due to water pollution and limited number of water ...