Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Agro-industry development; a partial response to unemployment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988) -
The future of the pastoral tribes in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Social differentiation and agricultural development in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1988-08-26) -
An abattoir survey on the occurance and prevalence of swine parasite-heminths of public and economic importance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1999) -
Effect of inoculation and varying bean densities on biomass and yield of inter cropped maize and beans
(University of Nairobi,, 1999)Nitrogen is often the most essential nutrient for maize production, particularly with Respect to biomass accumulation, leaf area index and grain yield. However, commercial Fertilizers as a source of nitrogen, arc ... -
The structure and conduct of hte market for cooking bananas in Kampala city Uganda
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Boon For Town In Murang'a
(University of Nairobi., 2012) -
Adoption Of Index Based Crop Insurance Among Wheat Farmers In Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Narok is a leading agricultural region in Kenya. It is inhabited by both large and smallholders growing rain fed wheat and other field crops that are vulnerable to severe weather shocks. In extreme cases, many farmers ... -
Analysis of existing agricultural information systems for post harvest management among smallholder farmers in Bomet County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study analyzed the existing Agricultural information systems on post harvest management of cereal crops among smallholder farmers in South Rift, Kenya. The objectives, of the study were to 1)Document information ... -
Genetic and Phenotypic diversity of cultivated Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre) in Uganda and effect of environmental factors on quality
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Cultivated Coffea canephora in Uganda has low productivity with unknown quality trait variability. At present in Uganda, improvement of quality aspects of the Coffea canephora that would directly translate to increased ... -
Farmer perceptions, use and profitability of biofix® on Soybean (glycine max) production in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Research on the use of Rhizobia inoculants to enhance BNF has been conducted in Africa since 1950's. It has demonstrated the benefit of the use of inoculation on legumes in relation to the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. ... -
Farmer Perceptions, Use And Profitability Of Biofix® On Soybean (glycine Max) Production In Western Kenya
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013)Research on the use of Rhizobia inoculants to enhance BNF has been conducted in Africa since 1950's. It has demonstrated the benefit of the use of inoculation on legumes in relation to the use of nitrogenous fertilizers. ... -
Knock Down Efficacy Of Commercially Available Insecticides Against Anopheles Gambiae
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study focused on the efficacy of commercially available aerosol insecticides from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa against laboratory reared Anopheles gambiae Kisumu strain mosquitoes and Anopheles gambiae complex ... -
Performance Of Doubled Haploid Maize Inbred Lines In Fl Hybrids Under Stress And Non-stress Conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Drought, which is a major constraint to maize production in Kenya, is a difficult trait to breed for in this crop. Conventionally, it takes 10-15 years of breeding to develop homozygous and homogeneous inbred lines. ... -
Determination Of Factors Affecting Adoption Of Treadle Pump And Assessment Of Its Impact On Household Income Of Farmers In Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The recent past has seen increased development and promotion of cheap and manageable small scale irrigation technologies in Kenya. Such technologies have mostly been promoted by the Non Governmental Organizations with ... -
Anti-inflammatory Potential Of The Coral Tree (erythrina Abyssinica): Histological And Immunohistochemical Evidence In Chronic Trypanosomiasis Mouse Model
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Human African trypanosomiasis is a protozoan disease prevalent in Sub-Sahara African countries that lie between 14° North and 29° south of the Equator. It is caused by a parasite of the genus Trypanosoma, which has several ... -
Nutritional Status of Public Pre-school Children in Embakasi Division, Nairobi County: A Comparative Study Across Socioeconomic Groups
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)UNICEF defines care as all behaviors performed by caregivers that affect the nutrient intake, health, and the cognitive and psycho-social development of the child, including maternal health. Most of the time, the caregiver ... -
Analysis Of Consumer Awareness And Preferences For Fortified Sugar In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Food fortification IS considered as an important strategy to address micronutrient malnutrition. which is a key challenge in most developing countries. In Kenya, the National Food Security and Nutrition Policy focus on ... -
Integrating Phosphonate Fungicide And Variety Resistance In The Management Of Potato Late Blight
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Potato is an important food and cash crop in sub-Saharan Africa highland regions. It production in terms of yields have stagnated for over decades due to several factors including diseases. Late blight caused by Phytophtliora ...
