Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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An identification and evaluation of factors influencing smallholder dairy farmers' choice of Agricultural credit source: The case of Githunguri Division of Kiambu County
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2013)The objective of this study was to determine if credit attributes and farmers’ characteristics influence smallholder dairy farmers’ choice of specific agricultural credit sources and also evaluate their significance. The ... -
Marker assisted introgression of strigaresistance into Farmer preferred Sorghum variety (ochuti)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)Sorghum is the second most important cereal crop in East Africa and the 4th most important cereal crop worldwide. Striga is the key biotic constraint of sorghum and millet in this region with reported yield reductions ... -
Assessment of constraints in information and communication technology use in Banana production; A Case of Kimilili, Bungoma County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2013)Information and communication technologies play an important role in development, the world over, for disseminating information. However, this potential has not been fully exploited, leading to low productivity in Banana ... -
Assessment of factors influencing utilization of forest resources in Kipini Division of Tana Delta district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2013)Forest resource utilization poses a major challenge to the balance between fragile ecosystems and impoverished populations. Many developing economies have majority of their populations living in rural areas where they ... -
Management of Thrips in French Bean by use of integrated Pesticide application regimes in Embu East and Mwea East Districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2013)French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) are major vegetables produced for the export market in Kenya. A study consisting of a survey and field experiment was undertaken in Mwea east and Embu east districts to develop an ... -
Association Of Nutrition Knowledge And Attitude With Dietary Practices And Nutritional Status Of Female Undergraduate Students Attending University Colleges Within Nairobi Metropolis
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2013)Good nutrition is important in promoting health and is dependent on quality of food eaten. Food choices are determined by many factors among the most important being nutrition knowledge and attitude towards nutrition. ... -
Effect Of Temperature On The Efficacy Of Metarhizium Anisopliae (metchnikoff) Sorokin In The Control Of Western Flower Thrips In French Beans
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)Metarhizium anisopliae isolate ICIPE69 is a highly virulent fungal pathogen against several thrips species such as western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), bean flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti), onion ... -
Factors associated with adherence to Iron/Folate supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Thika District Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology,, 2013)Iron deficiency anemia is the most widespread nutritional problem among women and has severe consequences for both their productive and reproductive roles. Iron supplementation is a major strategy to reduce iron deficiency ... -
Potential Of Combining Host Plant Resistance And Intercropping In The Management Of Root-knot Nematodes And Insect Pests In The Indigenous Leafy Vegetables
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013)Indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) play an important role as income and food security crops in many rural and urban households in Kenya, yet their potential in alleviating poverty and ensuring household food and nutrition ... -
Forage mineral micronutrient density quality in the quartin clover (trifolium Quartinianum,) Under different phosphate and Soil Conditions
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013)A study was conducted at Kabete campus field station between September 2006 and June 2007 to determine the herbage growth and forage micro-minerals density of the Quartin clover (Trifolium quartnianum) which belongs to ... -
Performance of the community based growth monitoring programme in Matuga Division of Kwale District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)A community based growth monitoring programme is implemented by trained and motivated community health workers at the village or household level. The programme is supported and supervised by skilled personnel from relevant ... -
Nutritional knowledge in association with dietary practices of Cancer patients: A case study of Kenyatta National Hospital Cancer treatment center, Nairobi
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)Cancer is on the increase in Kenya and has become one of the leading public health problems. This increase is possibly attributed to change in behavior and adoption of predisposing lifestyles such as smoking, alcohol ... -
Malnutrition, dietary diversity, morbidity and associated factors among schoolchildren in Kibwezi District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya, information on the nutritional status of schoolchildren is scanty. This study assessed malnutrition levels (stunting, underweight, thinness, and anemia and serum RBP levels), dietary diversity and morbidity among ... -
Effects of enzyme complex (Allzyme SSF) and Yeast metabolites (Diamond V XPC) on performance, immune responses, Gastrointestinal morphology and Intestinal Microbiota in broiler Chicken (Gallus Domesticus)
(Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)A study was done to determine the effects of yeast metabolites (Diamond V XPC) and enzyme complex (Allzyme SSF) on the performance of broiler chickens. 160 Abor Acre broiler chicks were fed on basal diets supplemented with ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of under-nutrition among under-five’s in Meru County: a comparative study of khat(catha edulis) and non-khat farming households in Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2013-08)Poor nutrition status among children below five years continues to be a public health concern especially in the arid and semi arid areas. The effect of khat farming on nutrition status of children remained largely unknown ... -
Assessment of the role of agro-input dealers in dissemination and communication of integrated soil fertility management: The case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia counties
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013-07)Lack of access to necessary agro-inputs contributes to low agricultural productivity and slows the overall economic growth and development in most parts of sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Agro-input dealers make inputs more ... -
Sources And Levels Of Human Exposure To Aflatoxins In Nandi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2013)Aflatoxins are by-products of fungal metabolism mainly synthesized by fungus of the genus Aspergillus. In Kenya, the risk of chronic exposure to aflatoxins from susceptible foods, especially maize, which is a staple food ... -
Investigating viability of premium influenced land agro-usage structure for increased phyto-diversity and production of african leafy vegetables
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2013-05)Decreasing land holdings among smallholder farmers in Vihiga and Jinja have resulted in intensive land utilization. This has in turn led to low soil fertility level which has resulted in decline in the abundance and ... -
Role Of Social Cash Transfer In Nutrition In Salima District Of Malawi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013-02)Social cash transfers are attracting growing interest from national governments and multilateral donors, as key tools in achieving the Millennium Development Goals due to their role in improving human development, as well ... -
Evaluating Fuel briquette technologies and their implications on Greenhouse gases and livelihoods in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, 2013)Charcoal is the principal cooking fuel in Kenya which provides energy to 82% of urban and 34% of rural households. Poor households are opting to use unhealthy sources of fuel such as tyres, old shoes and plastics especially ...