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Evaluation of seepage losses in unlined canals of Bura irrigation scheme
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
The research project addresses itself to the evaluation
of seepage losses in unlined canals in the scheme. The
objectives of the study, were; to evaluate seepage losses in
the conveyance and distribution system, investigate ...
Forage preferences of livestock on a semi-arid range in south-eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
Production of pineapples for processing and fresh markets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
The pineapple Ananas comosus L. Merr. is a tropical fruit which is
grown at altitudes from 100 to over 1800m above sea level with rainfall
ranges of 600 to over I500/mm annually.
Soils with high murram (high iron or ...
Foraging behaviour and diet characteristics of camels (cahelus drohedarius) in central Baringo
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
Effect of seasonal changes in soli moisture, atmospheric humidity, ambient temperature and radiation on shoot water status, growth and yield of four clones of tea, camellia sinensis l
(1991)
Studies on the effects of soil moisture, ambient temperature,
atmospheric humidity and radiation on the yields of four commercial
Kenyan tea clones were undertaken. The experiment was laid out in
an established tea field ...
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 ...
Effect of alley cropping with Calliandra calothyrsus (Meissm) on sequentially grown maize and cowpeas
(1991)
A series of trials were conducted at the International Institute
of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, between January and
December 1988 to evaluate the potential of calljandra for alley
cropping. In a field experiment, ...
Efficacy of the immunoblot assay for cysticercosis in pigs and modulated expression of distinct IgM/ IgG activities to Taenia solium antigens in experimental infections
(University of Nairobi, 1991-08)
A recently invented immunoblot assay for human cysticercosis was evaluated for efficacy in pigs. The test population consists of 45 pigs with parasitologically confirmed cysticercosis, 47 with heterologous infections, 45 ...
Genotypic competition in field beans (phaseolus vulgaris L) varieties
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
Beans in Kenya are normally grown by small scale
farmers in mixtures for subsistence agriculture. These
mixture often comprise landraces or improved
cultivars. Farmers do not select the most sui table
cultivars for the ...