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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 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 ... -
Ex-ante analysis of rural electricity demand and environmental benefits: the case of Gura small hydro power project, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)“Greening the Tea Industry in East Africa” (GTIEA), a global environmental facility (GEF) funded 4-year project, was officially started in August 2007 (EATTA/UNEP, 2008). Its objectives are to increase investments in ... -
An Ex-ante Assessment of the Socio-ecological Implications of Communal Land Certification in Pastoral Areas of the Borana Zone in Southern Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Land is the main platform for livelihood sourcing for many communities in Sub Saharan Africa. It is however becoming scarce owing to many factors that include the growing human population, land degradation and climate ... -
Ex-ante evaluation of the economic potential of herbicide coated maize seed in the control of striga weed in Western Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2004)This study was motivated by the need to find out whether the farmers could increase their maize production and profits through Striga control using herbicide-coated maize seed technology. The major objective was to ... -
Exante Analysis of the Impact of the Proposed Seeds and Plant Varieties Act on On-farm Conservation of Crop Genetic Resources
(2013-05-25)The Seed and Plant Varieties Act is undergoing revision to reflect the developments in the international seed industry. Though the proposed Act will benefit the private sector to appropriate profits from plant breeding ... -
Expenditure, food consumption patterns and nutritional status of tenants in Mwea-Tebere irrigation scheme - Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1992) -
Experimental chronic copper poisoning in sheep
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 1978-05)Copper poisoning was produced in sheep by feeding them copper sulfate (CuS04·5H20). In sheep given daily oral doses of 1.5 g CuS04'SH20 as 1 percent solution, severe signs of hemolysis appeared in 24 to 26 days. Signs ... -
Experimental east coast fever study of clinical signs hematology biochemistry.
(Veterinary Clinical Studies. University of Nairobi, 1974) -
Experimental ovine fasciolosis: a comparative study of clinicopathological features in two breeds of sheep
(University of NairobiDepartment of veterinary pathology and microbiology,, 1995)Twel ve Red Masai Sheep and twelve Dorper sheep aged between six and nine months were acquired from a fluke free area. Animals of each breed were divided into two groups of six animals each. six of the animals in each ...