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Use of eco-friendly strategies in suppression of root-knot nematodes in french bean (phaseolus vulgaris) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.) is one of the major pests infecting French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) which is an important vegetable crop for export in Kenya and a potential income earner to smallholder farmers. ... -
Use of fine rice bran (polishings) in pig diets
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Experiments were carried out to determine the composition of the rice milling by-products produced in Kenya and the effect of including fine rice bran in the diets for growing-finishing pigs on growth performance, nutrient ... -
Use of fresh cassava and sweet potato root pulps in cake making
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1996)Fresh pulps of three cassava cultivars (cv. Serexe, cv. Dnrika, cv. Namba munana) and two sweet potato cultivars (cv. MaaenQ-L4, cv. BiaalB) , were characterised for their physicochemical properties and related to those ... -
Use of generation mean scaling for estimation of variance components in maize breeding
(Department of Crop Science, 1992)Genetic studies were carried out to estimate the variance components in maize using six crosses, A x F, A X 64, A x 8, F X 64, F x 8 and 8 x 64. The four parental inbred lines (A, F, 64 and 8), the F1 , F2 and ... -
The Use Of Infiltration Parameters In The Design Of Long Furrow Irrigation In The Lower Tana Basin
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1981)Four sets of eXDeriments were conducted in Hola Irrigation Scheme and Research Station to study the effect of varying streamsize, type of soil, initial soil moisture content and length of furrow on advance and ... -
Use of low dosage pendimethalin in combination with supplementary weeding in maize (zea mays L.) and bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) intercrop.
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1984)Field trials were designed to determine the effect of various weed control methods in maize. (Zea mays L.) and bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) intercrop. Pendimethalin herbicide was applied at three rates i.e. 1.5, 1.0 ... -
Use of modern communication technologies among rural agricultural extension personnel to disseminate agricultural information: case study of Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research set out to understand and identify the main barriers faced by rural agricultural extension personnel in the application of modern communication technologies in the management of agricultural information to ... -
Use Of Neonicotinoid Insecticides And Varietal Resistance To Manage Bean Fly (ophiomyia Spp.) And Other Arthropod Pests Of Snap Bean (phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi.Department of plant and Crop Protection, 2011)A study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of some neonicotinoid formulations used in snap bean production as seed dressings and soil drenches against snap bean pests and to evaluate some commercial varieties for ... -
Use of Non-antibiotic Growth Promoters in Chicken Broiler Production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was done to investigate the viability of organic acids as alternative replacement to an-tibiotics as growth promoters and in managing broiler chickens in poultry farms around Nairobi in Kenya. The objectives of ... -
The use of oral rehydration therapy in the management of diarrhoeal diseases in a peri-urban slum of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1990)Oral Rehydration Therapy can play a significant role in reducing both mortality and morbidity associated with diarrhoeal diseases. Inspite of woridwide efforts to promote the use of Oral Rehydration Therapy, usage rates ... -
The use of sweet potatoes in the improvement of the energy content of weaning gruels in Mpigi district, Uganda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1997)The objective of this study was to investigate the possibilities of improving energy density of maize-based weaning gruels in Mpigi District, Uganda using sweet potatoes. A 24 -hour dietary recall was carried out to ... -
The use of tropical root starches in bread making
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1985)The physico-chemical properties of tropical root starches from arrowroot, cassava, sweet potato, taro, and yam were studied in order to clarify their possible incorporation and role in a bread making formulation. ... -
Use of xylazine hydrochloride, Ketamlne hydrochloride and atropine sulphate for anaesthesia in donkeys
(Department of clinical studies, 1990)The veterinary anaesthetist is called upon to deal with a number of species of animals which exhibit great variation in size and temperament as well as in anatomical and physiological development. Apart from differing response ... -
Use, conservation and management of plants for indigenous herbal medicine in Kenya: the case of Kitui district
(University of Waterloo,Ontario Canada,, 1994)The Kenyan population has been experiencing tremendous changes as its ecological systems, economy, political and socio-culturallife responds to exigencies of development. In the the sphere of health, the country continues ... -
Utilisation of small grain cereals and their contribution to the protein and energy intakes of Children aged 6-59 months in Yathui Division, Machakos District, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005)A cross sectional study which was descriptive in nature was carried out during the month of September, 2004 among households with children aged 6-59 months in Kiunduani and Itumbule sub-locations of Kibauni location, ... -
Utilization of above ground net Primary production by herbivores in Mukogodo rangelands, Laikipia,Kenya
(1996)The amounts and proportion of above ground net primary production of the herb layer utilized were investigated in the Mukogodo rangelands of Laikipia Kenya. Two private (01 Jogi and Loldaiga) and two conununal group ... -
Utilization of bean leaves as a cheap source of vitamin a, iron and zinc in the diet
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Varieties of legumes are recognized as an important source of protein and dietary minerals by a number of ethnic groups in East, South and Central Africa. Among the legume that is preferred by most Africans are the bean ... -
Utilization of endogenous amylases and Pectinex enzymes for efficient extraction of sweetpotato Juice
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2010)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) is one of the most important, versatile and underexploited crops in Kenya. Lack of organized marketing, limited consumer interest and low level of value addition are major factor ... -
Utilization of information communication technologies (icts) in the management of transboundary animal diseases (tads). The case of selected counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to examine utilization of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) for management of Transboundary Animal Diseases (TADs). The study assessed factors which favor acceptance and ultimate ... -
The utilization of locally grown plant materials in production of an intervention food formulation for malnourished children in marginal areas-the case of Makindu location Makueni District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition, 2003)Child malnutrition is a major health problem in developing countries. Protein energy malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia are the major nutrition problems that occur in pre-school children. In ...