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A theory of stumpage appraisal
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The extent, characteristics, classification and land use of important Vertisols in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1993)When the Kenyan Vertisols are classified following the Soil Survey Staff (1975) 'Soil Taxonomy', the only two subgroups (Typic Pellusterts and Typic Chromusterts) defined for areas with ustic moisture regime have been found ... -
An economic model underlying the choice of capital intensity in timber production.
(1988)A study aimed at applying concepts of economic theory relevant to the formulation of a long-term timber production model as a basis of forest policy. A vertically integrated forest sector production model is described, ... -
Kabale apples: boom or burst? A study to develop strategies to exploit market opportunities for apple farmers in Kabale, Uganda.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Following the identification of apple production and marketing as a priority issue in the southwestern highlands of Uganda (particularly in Kabale district), this study (i) reviewed stakeholder perceptions; (ii) analysed ... -
The effects of cultivation on some physical and chemical properties of three Kenyan soils.
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Changes in organic C, N, CEC and bulk density of three intensively used Kenyan soils were evaluated by comparing cultivated and adjacent uncultivated soils. Results show that cultivation can lead to adverse or beneficial ... -
The effect of cultivation on organic carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus of some Kenyan red soils.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)In a comparative study of cultivated and uncultivated adjacent soils, changes in carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus were examined. Three soil profiles (0-100 cm) were sampled at increments of 10 cm and analysed. The 3 sample ... -
Radiant energy conversion in three cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris.
(University of Nairobi, 1985)DM accumulation, leaf area development and radiant energy interception were measured in P. vulgaris cv. Mwezi Moja, Canadian Wonder and Rose Coco grown at Nairobi in 1982. Max. interception of photosynthetically active ... -
Struggles of Access to land. The 'Squatter Question' in Coastal Kenya
(1998)In Kenya and the sub-Saharan Africa generally, there have been little systematic discussions on the post-colonial struggles over control and ownership of land. Studies ignore that the "land question" is not about production ... -
Respiratory disease of pigs in Kenya.
(1970)The lungs of 1.1% of 40, 836 slaughtered pigs were condemned between March 1968 and February 1969. The highest incidence was in August (1.6%) and the lowest in June (0.6%). Four groups of respiratory disease were distinguished: ... -
Some Measurements in Radial Free Jets
(University of Nairobi, 1979) -
An experimental study of a plane mixing layer.
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
The fate of the strain of mycoplasma mycoides var. mycoides following vaccination of cattle
(1973)Mycoplasma mycoides var. mycoides (M. mycoides) was recovered from lymph nodes draining the tail region of cattle vaccinated with the T1 strain of M. mycoides for up to 71 days. M. mycoides antigens were not detected until ...
