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Economic analysis of factors affecting tea production in the smallholder sector in Kericho, district
(1991)
The existing yield disparities between the smallholder and the estate sectors led to the
formulation of this study. The study started off with the main objective of investigating the
factors causing low yields in the ...
Evaluation of the antiarrhythmic effects of Verapamil,propranolol and lidocainein Adrenaline induced cardiac arrhythmias in dogs
(1990)
Cardiac arrhythmias can occur in any condition such
as coronary heart disease or hypoxia in which impulse
formation is enhanced, or in which impulse conduction is
impaired, or in which a combination of these factors ...
Characterization of Mycovellosiella Phaseoli (Drummond) deighton, the causal agent of floury leaf spot and assessment of bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris l.) genotypes for its resistance
(1995)
Floury leaf spot was not known to be an important disease of beans in Kenya.
Widespread occurrence of the disease was noted in farmers field and experimental plots in
Taita hills of Taita- Taveta district. This study was ...
Determination of nutritive value of Acacia Tortilis and its effect on body weight gain of Goats
(1997)
The study was conducted in the south western low lands of
Eritrea at Shambuko Agricultural Research Station in Gash Setit
Province, 260 Km West of the capital, Asmara, at an altitude of
1000 m.
A total of fifteen Barka ...
Causal agent of pyrethrum wilt and factors influencing the disease development
(1996)
Pyrethrum production has recently been threatened by a disease characterized by wilting
and subsequent death of pyrethrum plants. Information on etiology and epidemiology of the
disease is scanty and generally not reliable. ...
An economic analysis of factors affecting the adoption of Napier Grass in smallholder dairying in Kiambu District, Kenya
(1998)
This study focused on the smallholder dairy farmers in Kiambu district. The aim of the study was to assess the factors that influence farmers‟ decision to adopt Napier grass and to quantitatively evaluate the impact of ...
Selection and evaluation of pigeonpea (cajanu5 cajan (l) millsp.) genotypes for resistance to fusariuh wilt pathogen (fusariuh oxysporuh f.sp. udum) and other agronomic traits.
(1991)
Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium udum Butler has
been identified as an important factor in YIeld
reduction of pigeonpea in maJor growing areas of Kenya.
Studies to develop varieties resistant to the Fusarium
wilt were ...
Maternal occupation and the nutritional status of mothers and children under the age of five years in Msambweni location, Kwale District -Kenya.
(1996)
This is a comparative study, which was carried out in
Kwale District, Msambweni division from December 1994 to
September 1995. This study focuses on the maternal
occupation as it influences food consumption patterns, ...
Evaluation of the heifer project for women farmers in Mpigi district (Uganda)
(1994)
This is an evaluation of the implementation of the Heifer Project for Women
Farmers in Mpigi District, whose aim is to uplift the economic and nutritional status
of the beneficiaries. A questionnaire was developed and ...
Variation among black spruce clones in nutrient uptake and early growfh after field planting
(1991-05)
A study was conducted to determine the genetic variation in
black spruce (Picea mariana [Mill.]B.S.P) with respect to nutrient
uptake and use efficiencyon a typical forest soil in central New
Brunswick.
The experimental ...