Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Development Of Fruit Flavored Wine From Sugarcane Juice Using Different Types Of Yeasts
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Three yeasts strains (Bakers yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Brewers yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae – top fermenter and muratina yeast( obtained from the fruit of sausage tree Kigelia aficanus ) were tested for their ability ... -
Development Of Fermented Rabbit Sausage Product
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Development Of Frankfurter Sausage Using Spider Plant As An Alternative Filler And Extender
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project seeks to develop a sausage rich in crude fibre and antioxidant levels. Sausages in the market are devoid of these important nutrients. The risk is accumulation of cholesterol which can lead to cardiovascular ... -
Effect Of Osmotic Dehydration On Quality Of Mango Slices From Selected Locally Utilized Varieties
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Development Of An Autofill Machine
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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. ... -
A Survey Of Causes Of Carcass And Organ Condemnations Of Livestock Slaughtered In Three Abattoirs In South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2013)A survey was conducted in three abattoirs in South Sudan. The study was designed to provide epidemiological and economic data that can be used for surveillance purposes and importantly for disease control programmes in ... -
Interspecific Hybridization Between Sorghum (sorghum Bicolor L. Moench) And Its Wild Relatives And The Implication On Hybrid Fitness
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an important cereal in global agriculture. Sorghum is a leading cereal in arid and semi-arid agriculture, ranking fifth in importance among the world's grain crops. Efforts in sorghum ... -
Assessment of soil health using nematode assemblage and soil characteristics in vertisols, cambisols and arenosols of Kenya
(2014)Maintenance of soil health (biological, physiochemical, nutritional and water holding integrity) is critical to meeting Kenya's food security and adaptation to climate change. Soil health assessment however has been based ... -
Mitochondrial Dna Variation And Maternal Lineage Of Indigenous Goat Breeds In Narok And Isiolo Counties Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-06)The aim of this study was to ascertain the mitochondrial DNA genetic variation and the possible maternal lineage of domestic goat populations in Narok and Isiolo Counties in Kenya. For this purpose, we determined the ... -
A Comparative Analysis of the Costs and Benefits of Maize Storage
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)Cereals constitute the major source of food for a majority of the population in Kenya. However, 30 to 40 percent of the total grain production is lost due to inefficiencies in post-harvest handling and these impacts ... -
Analysis of demand for antibiotics in poultry production in Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Poultry production is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Kenya. Commercial poultry farming in Kenya relies heavily on veterinary inputs, key among them being antibiotics which develop resistance ... -
Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial Activity and Acute Toxicity of Aloe Turkanensis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The use of plants to cure diseases and relieve physical sufferings started from the earliest times of mankind’s history. Due to antimicrobial resistance becoming a global problem with far reaching implications for the ... -
Evaluate The Effect Of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi And Rhizobacteria Inoculation On Performance Of Potato (Solanum Tuberosum)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Production of potatoes in Kenya is threatened by diseases, lack of quality potato seeds and low soil fertility. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the contribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and phosphate ... -
Evaluation Of Sugar-based Feeding Stimulants’ Effect On Imidacloprid (confidor® 70wg), Commonly Used To Control Thrips In Chillies (capsicum Annum).
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Thrips have become a major worldwide problem in agriculture particularly in horticulture, with their pest status seemingly increasing on a wide range of crops. Two field experiments were conducted in two seasons to evaluate ... -
Analysis of smallholder farmers’ preferences for Biofuel investments for livelihood diversification in Kenya
(Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi,, 2014)Poverty continues to be a problem in some parts of the world and is typically severe among small-scale farmers. If this issue is not addressed, farmers will continue to fall into poverty thereby stifling the achievement ... -
Characterization Of Rabbit Production Systems In Central, Coastal, Eastern And Rift Valley Regions Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)To characterize rabbit production systems, a study was conducted in five counties within four regions of Kenya with significant rabbit farming. These included: Rift valley (Nakuru county), Central (Kiambu and Nyeri counties), ... -
Economic Valuation Of Irrigation Water In Ahero Irrigation Scheme In Nyando District, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-06)Water is an important input in most economic sectors hence necessary for economic development. However, water scarcity is on the increase due to human population growth, expansion of cities and rise in demand for water in ... -
Reaction Of Maize Germplasm To Common Foliar Diseases And Variability Of Maize Streak Virus Isolates
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Maize is an important food crop that is grown in most regions of Kenya and it is consumed in various forms by over 80% of the population. Among the biotic constraints, foliar diseases cause heavy yield losses thus ... -
Selection For Drought Tolerance, Disease Resistance, Canning And Nutritional Quality In Dry Beans
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important legume crop in eastern and central Africa. The crop is low yielding and underutilized due to several factors such as biotic and abiotic stresses and poor seed quality ...
