Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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A survey of the prevalence of schistosoma bovis and its possible public health importance in Kwale district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENTOF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY& PARASITOLOGY, 2007)Schistosomosis is caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma which are widespread in Africa and affect both man and livestock. Schistosoma bovis is usually a livestock parasite but may occasionally parasitise humans. ... -
Adoption and profitability of smallholder dairy Goat production in Kenya: the case of Meru south and Meru central districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2010)Goats play an important role in the life of smallholder farmers. Improving production of goats by increasing the efficiency of goat milk production through crossbreeding local goats with exotic breeds would result in ... -
Evaluation of biopesticides in control of red spider mites (tetranychus evansiy on tomatoes (lycopersicum esculentum)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2005)Three neem-based biopesticides, namely Achook (0.15% Azadirachtin), Neemroc (0.03% Azadirachtin + 32% neem oil) and Neem + Corn (0.03% Azadirachtin + 32% corn oil) and one garlic-based product, namely GC- mite (40% garlic ... -
Variability of iron, zinc and protein concentration in common bean genotypes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2007)One prerequisite for breeding micronutrient dense bean cultivars is availability of adequate genetic variation. However the iron, ZInC and protein concentration of most bean cultivars and landraces widely grown in Africa ... -
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. ... -
Vulnerability to drought, adaptation and coping strategies among agro-pastoral communities in Botswana
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2010)Botswana has experienced droughts in the past, continues to do so and will likely be faced with even more frequent and intense dry extremes in future. In a semi-arid country whose two thirds are covered by infertile ... -
Influence of relative humidity on the growth and development of the mite typhlodromalus aripo de leon (acari: phytoseiidae): evidence from laboratory and greenhouse experiments
(Department of Agriculture, 2010)The influence of selected relative humidity regimes on the development and growth of of the various immature stages from egg to adult of the predacious mite, Typhlodromalus aripo De Leon, was studied in the laboratory ... -
Analysis of economic efficiency in smallholder maize production in northwestern Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2008)This study investigated economic efficiency in smallholder maize-based farming system of Northwestern Kenya, in the context of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) options developed by Kenya Agricultural Research ... -
Fungal and aflatoxin contamination in maize from Eastern Kenya and evaluation of possible management strategies
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Survey on fungal and aflatoxin contamination and evaluation of possible management strategies was carried after 2006/07 cropping season in nine agro ecological zones of greater Machakos district (Kangundo, Machakos and ... -
The effect of potassium fertilization on kale (brassica oleraceae var acephala) production
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2004)In Kenya, decline in food production has been a major problem facing smallholder farmers. The main production constraint being declining soil fertility. It is believed that judicious management and balanced application ... -
The potential of thidiazuron in in-vitro propagation of selected ornamental plants
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2004)The potential of the phenylurea derivative, (N' -phenyl-N' -1 ,2,3-thidiazol-5-ylurea, thidiazuron, TDZ) in stimulating morphogenic responses from shoot-tip cultures of various omamental crops iPolionthes tuberosa L., ... -
Effects of nitrogen and plant density on yield and quality of sweet potatoes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2002)A field experiment was laid out to investigate the effect of nitrogen levels (0, 45, 90 Kg Nlha) and plant density at (4l600plantslha) and (83200 plantlha) on production of vines and storage roots in the variety Helena. ... -
Mechanical properties of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) grown in Muguga, Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, 2000)This research project investigated the tensile, bending anti compressive strength of a species or bamboo called Bambusa vulgaris, in an effort to contribute towards the development of a code of design using bamboo. The ... -
Biological control of bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus Unger.) on snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) using antibiotics produced by Bacillus and Streptomyces species
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Protection, 2009)Culture filtrates of antagonistic bacteria Bacillus sp.(CA5) and Streptomyces sp. (CS35) isolates and their combination (CAS + CS3S) were tested for their ability to control bean rust fungus, Uromyces appendiculatus, ... -
Evaluation of domestic rainwater catchment systems in Ng'arua Division, Laikipia District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, 2004)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the technical and socioeconomic performance of existing domestic rainwater harvesting system projects in Sipili and 01 Moran Locations of Ng'arua Division, Laikipia District in ... -
Dewatering and drying characteristics of water hyacinth (eichhornia crassipes) petiole
(University of NairobiDepartment of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering, 2008)Water hyacinth has become a sort of menace in several lakes, rivers and dams in Africa, especially Kenya. This has lead to the accumulation of large mounts with high moisture content and very low drying rates; hence there ... -
Contingent valuation of livelihood functions and socio-cultural values of cattle in smallholder farms: a case study Of Kakamega and Siaya Districts, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2005)Cattle production provides both marketable and non-marketable benefits. The potential of cattle to provide such outputs differs by breeds, besides other factors. Emphasis on valuation of marketable outputs of cattle such ... -
The effect of the national agriculture and livestock extension program (Nalep) interventions on the farm output in Kirinyaga district, central province
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2004)The study seeks to establish the effect of the National Agriculture and Livestock Extension Program (NALEP) phase I interventions towards improving farm output in Kirinyaga District. Two focal areas, Nduini, Rwaithanga ... -
Nutritional and micronutrient (vitamin A, Iron, and Zinc) status of children aged 9-59 months: a comparative study of kitchen and non-kitchen gardening households in ngong division, Kajiado district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2004)The study sought to assess the potential of kitchen gardening on improving the nutritional and micronutrient status of the study population. The specific objective was to compare the nutritional and micronutrient status ... -
Effects of planting density and weeding regimes on forage and grain yield of maize
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 2005)Maize is a major food and forage crop in Kenya and planting density and weeding regime influence yield. The effects of weeding regimes and maize planting density on maize forage, grain yield and quality were evaluated ...