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Malnutrition, dietary diversity, morbidity and associated factors among schoolchildren in Kibwezi District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya, information on the nutritional status of schoolchildren is scanty. This study assessed malnutrition levels (stunting, underweight, thinness, and anemia and serum RBP levels), dietary diversity and morbidity among ... -
Management of Aphid vectors of virus diseases on commercial potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars in Kenya
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2007)Aphid resistance in the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) crop is one of the methods of managing aphid pests in potato production, which are also known vectors of virus diseases. Results from field experiments using 18 ... -
Management of bacterial wilt of tomato by use of resistant rootstock
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) is a devastating disease of tomato that is quickly spreading and causing reduction in yield and income to farmers in Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness ... -
Management of fusarium head blight of wheat through host resistance and microbial agents
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2009)Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a world wide disease of wheat and other small grain cereals caused by several Fusarium species that reduce yield quantity and quality. A study covering 120 farms was done in July-November, ... -
Management of late blight of potato and tomato by antibiotics produced by streptomyces species
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2007)This was a study undertaken to formulate antibiotics produced by Streptomyces sp. and test their efficacy in control oflate blight disease of tomato and potato. It was also meant to establish mammalian toxicity of these ... -
Management Of Pests And Diseases In Snap Beans By Use Of Microbial Antagonists And Plant Extracts
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya’s snap bean export market share has been lost to other African and Central American countries over the last five years as a result of interceptions due to presence of chemical residues above acceptable levels. The ... -
Management of potato aphid transmitted viral diseases by integrating border crops, insecticides and mineral oil
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2008)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important root crops grown in Kenya. However, its productivity is greatly affected by aphid transmitted viral diseases. Lack of enough certified seeds for farmers and ... -
Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes Using Host Resistance, Organic Amendments and Biocontrol Agents in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, potato cyst nematodes species (Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are characterized by their invasive nature, efficient adaptability in most environments, and vast spread in potato fields. Given the ... -
Management of Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera Pannosa) on Roses (Rosa Hybrida) Using Bacillus Spp and Sodium Nitrophenolate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) is a major disease of roses which reduces yield and quality through growth of mycelia on different parts of the rose plant which affects their salability. The disease is wide spread ... -
Management of root- knot nematodes and fusarium wilt of tomato by pre-treatment of seedlings with chemical and biological agents
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most important vegetables grown in Kenya. It is grown for the domestic market under both rainfed and irrigated conditions. Due to the high demand for tomato in the domestic ... -
Management of root-knot nematodes (meloidogyne spp) tnokra (abelmoschus esculentus (l) moench) using nematode suppressive crops and organic soil amendments
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2007)This study was undertaken to develop an intergraded root- knot nematode management strategy in okra by using crop rotation of nematode suppressive crops and incorporation of organic amendment in to the soil. Several ... -
Management of rust of french beans by seed treatment and determination of yield loss in relation to the stage of infection
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Management Of Steel Reinforcement Works’ Impact On The Health Of Workers In Building Construction Sites: Case Study, Nairobi County, Kenya.
(UoN, 2019)Steel reinforcement work in building construction sites as a component of the larger construction industry is an important contributor to the overall social and economic development of the world. Due to the temporary nature ... -
Management of Thrips in French Bean by use of integrated Pesticide application regimes in Embu East and Mwea East Districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2013)French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are major vegetables produced for the export market in Kenya. A study consisting of a survey and field experiment was undertaken in Mwea east and Embu east districts to develop an ... -
Management Of Ware Potato Sprouting During Long Term Storage In The Tropical Conditions Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Potato is an important crop in Kenya. However, its long term storage is low owing to a number of constraints. Amongst these is inadequate post-harvest handling techniques and short dormancy of popular cultivars leading ... -
Management Strategies for Potassium Deficiency and Low pH on Sugarcane Growth, Yield and Quality in the Mumias Sugar Zone of Western Kenya
(2014)Sugarcane production in Kenya has happened in monoculture systems over the last 60 years. In the last two decades serious concerns have emerged over yield decline by about 36% from a high of 110 t/ha in 1997 to a low of ... -
Manganese Nutrition of the pig
(University of Nairobi.Department of Animal Husbandry, Michigan State University, 1974)Four experiments involving 104 pigs were conducted to study different aspects of manganese (Mn) nutrition in swine. In the first experiment, a basal diet (16.2 ppm Mn) and basal diet supplemented with 10 ppm of Mn from ... -
Manifestation in sheep and goats and its prevalence in in-contact herbivores in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2011)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a highly devastating viral disease of sheep and goats. PPR was confirmed to be occurring in Kenyan goat and sheep populations in March 2006 in Turkana district. The disease has since ... -
Manipulation Of Rumen And Silage Fermentation
(University of Nairobi,Department Of Animal Science, 1994-11)The effects of oxidants and surfactant additives on silage and forage fermentation were studied. First, the effects of two nonionic surfactants, Tweens 60 and 80, on rumen protease and cellulase activity and in ... -
Mapping and Validation of Major Quantitative Trait Loci (Qtl) for Maize Lethal Necrosis (Mln) Resistance in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by dual infection of two viruses Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) resulting in devastating effects on maize production. The prevalence ...