Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Relationship between household size, dependency ratio, landholding and child nutritional status in Bugwere, Uganda
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Nutrition, 1988)The prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in Bugwere, a rural farming community In Tororo District, Eastern Uganda, was established. Also the relationship between household size, household dependency t. i o ... -
In vitro embryo culture of interspecific hybrids between the kenyan lines of phaseolus vulgariis L. and phaseolus acutifolius A. gray
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1986)The objective of this study was to examine the interspecific compatibility between the Kenyan Phaeseolus vulgaris L. lines (GLP 2, GLP 24, GLP X92 GLP 1004 and 1122) and Phae eo Lu e a cu t i f o l iu e Ao Gray lines ... -
Sorption isotherms for evaluating phosphorus requirements of soils and residual effects of fertilizer phosphorus
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A rapid enzyme immunoassay for the determination of antibodies to rabies virus
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1987)Rabies is world-wide in distribution. Despite significant scientific advances in its prevention and control, the disease has been spreading in most parts of the world where it continues to persist as a major public ... -
Studies on newcastle disease and some associated local virus strains in Kenya.
(Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 1982)Newcastle disease is an infectious and highly contagious disease affecting mainly chickens and turkeys. Various other birds as well as in may be affected by the virus. In recent years, the disease has caused severe ... -
Studies on lactic acid producing microflora in mursik and kule naoto, traditional fermented milks from Nandi and Masai communities in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of food technology and nutrition, 1999)The following study gives information on identity and some characteristics of fermentative lactic acid producing microflora isolated from Mursik and Kule naoto, traditional fermented milk products from Nandi and Masai ... -
Studies in Epidemiology and control of Rabies in Machakos District, Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1998-09)This thesis describes a study of the epidemiology and control of rabies in Machakos District of Kenya. The main objectives were: I) to design and implement a community-based, active surveillance programme to estimate ... -
The effect of altitude of seed production on potato seed vigour
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1984)Seed potatoes, variety Anett, were raised at three different altitudes: Thika (1440 m), Kabete (1800 m) and Limuru (2225 m) and at each site in soil transported from the other sites in large tins; in two seasons. The ... -
Influence of soil, climate and land use on soil water balance in the Upper Ewaso Ng'iro Basin in Kenya
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1998-09)The influence of soil, climate, and land use on soil water balance was investigated in 3 agroclimatic zones within the Upper Ewaso Ng'iro Basin. Water balance was quantified for various land uses and management systems ... -
Effect of plant population density and shading on the productivity of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and beets (Beta vulgaris L.) under intercropping
(University of NairobiDepartment of Plant Science, 1985)Intercropping is a common practice throughout the world, but sole cropping systems predominate where advanced production technologies are widely available. The associated species in an intercropping system tend to ... -
Influence of nitrogen rates and storage conditions on quality and shelf-life of French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Horticulture, University of Nairobi, 1989)Two experiments were conducted at the field station of. the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, between July 1988 and April 1989 to show the effects of N application on plant growth, yields, quality and ... -
Studies on green manure application and intercropping in coffea arabica l. production
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1998)Three experiments were conducted between May 1991 and December 1993 at Coffee Research Station Ruiru. Kenya, to study the effect of green manure application and intercropping on soil chemical properties, coffee plant ... -
Determination of optimal enterprise mix and allocation of resources for West Kano pilot iirrigation scheme
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1987-09)Large scale irrigation systems, especially those requiring pumped water, are costly investments and generally require subsidization. Of all the seven large schemes in Kenya, covering 9,000 hectare, only the gravity-fed ... -
The effect of tillage methods and subsequent weed control on maize (Zea mays L.)
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Unemployment and the Kenyan Sisal industry
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1973)This thesis falls into two sections. In thp first part, the author discussed the effect of future developments in the sisal industry on the demand for labour. In Part II, he turns to some labour supply probler~. The ... -
Population dynamics of soil microorganisms in termite mounds in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1979)The effect of termite activity on physical and chemical properties was examined in this study. Mainly the genus M. michelseni was investigated on six ’live' and six ’dead' mounds at a site belonging to International Centre ... -
Studies on population dynamics, seasonal incidence and control of legume bud thrips megalurothrips sjostedti (trybom) (thysanoptera: thripidae) in cowpea fields in the Coast Province of Kenya
(Agricultural Entomology, University of Nairobi, 1980)Studies on population dynamics seaoonnl incidence and control of the legume bud thripa Meqalurnthrips s.jostedti Trybom were carried out at the Coast Agricultural Research Station, Mtuapao Coupea resistance to thrips attack ... -
Cyclical development of Trypanosoma (nannomonas) Congolense broden in Glossina Morsitans centralis machado, glossina fuscipes fuscipes newstead and glossina brevipalpis newstead
(Agricultural Entomology, University of Nairobi, 1989)Developmental cycle of Trypanosoma (Nannomonas) congolense Broden in Glossina morsitans centralis Machado, ~. fuscipes fuscipes Newstead and~. brevipalpis Newstead was investigated with a view to better understand this ... -
Prediction of erosion rates and the effects of topsoil thickness on soil productivity
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1987-01)Part one of this study involved the determination of quantitative parameters for predicting erosion rates using runoff plots. The treatments on the runoff plots included: Bare fallow, maize with minimum tillage, maize ... -
Factors influencing farm income in marginal areas of the lower cotton zone in Eastern Kenya (Machakos, Kitui and Mbere Division – Embu
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agriculture, 1975)In view of the emphasis given to improving farm productivity in the marginal areas, the main objective of the study was to determine those factors that influence farm incomes in these areas. other minor objectives were ...
