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Genetic studies of five white pine species and their interspecific hybrids by isozymes
(1991)
The genetic structure, linkage relationships and genetic
variation of Pinus strobus, P. monticola, P. griffithii, P.
peuce and~. koraiensis were investigated by isozyme analysis,
using starch gel electrophoresis, based ...
Predictors for mortality from acute undifferentiated neontal calf diarrhea
(1992-02)
A prospective study involving 77 neonatal calves was carried
out to determine which factors in management, physical status and
laboratory findings at time of presentation to the clinic might
help to predict wether a ...
Quality Factors Affecting the Value of Beef in Kenya: An Assessrnent of Relevant Attributes and Altemate Methodologies
(1997)
In order to idem% and estimate the implicit values of quality attributes of Kenyan
beef, revealed preference data on carcass prices and attributes and experimental choice
data on butchers' contingent behaviour are collected ...
Effect of tillage and farmyard manure on infiltration, runoff and soil loss of a crusting soil
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
The effects of tillage and farmyard manure application on infiltration, runoff and soil
loss of a crusting Luvisol(FAOIUNESCO Classification, 1974) were investigated under
field conditions from October 1992 to May 1993 ...
Potato virus y (PVY) in Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) and tree tomato (Cyphomandra betaceae) and the influence of potato susceptibility to the virus and the aphid virus-vector on the spread of PVY Mosaic in Kenya
(1992-07)
Potato virus Y (PVY) occurs on some important crops, weeds and shrubs all over the world. The most common known hosts of PVY strains are Solatium tuberosum, Capsicum annuum, Nicotianna tabacum, Lycopersicon esculentum among ...
Change of pyrethrin content during drying of pyrethrum flowers
(1990)
Pyrethrum is one of the major cash crops in
Kenya. To extract the insecticidal constituents found
in the pyrethrum flower, the flower has to be dried.
High temperature drying may result in pyrethrin loss .
.This work ...
Studies on some reproductive parameters in German shepherd bitches in Kenya
(1998)
Survey results on reproductive parameters in registered German shepherd
bitches in Kenya are reported. Data collection forms were distributed to
randomly selected kennel owners seeking information on:
(1) Onset of ...
The protein and caloric values and the microbiological quality of street foods in Dar-es-salaam Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 1996)
Between November, 1992 and March, 1993, a cross-sectional
survey on sanitary quality, protein and caloric values of
street foods, was carried out in industrial areas of Dar-es-
Salaam, Tanzania. The purpose of the study ...
Tillage practices and draft power requirements for soil moisture conservation of a hard setting soil
(University of Nairobi, 1995)
Field experiments were conducted to study the draft power requirement of four tillage
operations and their effect on moisture conservation in a Luvisol soil. The experimental sites
were located in Iiuni in Machakos ...