Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Ecology and behaviour of the black rhinoceros diceros bicornis linn. 1758 in Masai Mara game reserve
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1973)The ecology and behaviour of maasai Mara Game Reserve rhinoceros was studied from May 1971 to August 1972. At the end of August 1972, the entire Mara rhino population consisted of 10 animals of which 73% were adults ... -
characterization of the ideal bean (phaseo1us vu1garis L.) genotype for intercropping
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1986)Some 73 hybrid populations of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were raised at Thika. Commencing at F2, P3 or BC1, the seed from each population was divided into two portions. In /subsequent segregating generations, eacll ... -
An assessment of the trends in cattle market performance in Juba and Terekeka counties of South Sudan
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)The performance of cattle marketing system in South Sudan is not well understood, though cattle are one of the significant agricultural commodities on the market in South Sudan, and also . despite the great social and ... -
The influence of phosphorus fertilizer application on growth and elemental composition and distribution in sunflower (helianthus annuus L.)
(Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1986)The effect of P fertilization on dry matter (DM) production and eleillen composition and distribution in sunflower (Helianthusannuus L.) was studied at different stages of growth. Two varieties (H345 and Issanka) were ... -
Potato virus in potatoes (solanum tuberosum L.) in Kenya
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1982)A virus inducing a mild mosaic symptom in potatoes was characterized and identified as potato virus S (PVS). Virus particles were straight or sometimes slightly curved approximately 625 n min length . I n g 1ass h 0 ... -
The influence of temperature on infection of rhynchosporium secalis on resistant and susceptible barley varieties!
(Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1987)The upsurge of barley scald has been of much concern to barley growers, breeders and pathologists in Kenya. Yield losses due to scald average 30% though losses upto 52% have been recorded. Varieties released in the past ... -
Studies on the biology and natural enehies of the cabbage aphid brevicoryne brassicae l. (hemiptera: / aphidldae) on brassica in Kenya
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Combining ability and heterotic grouping of early maturing quality protein maize inbred lines
(Department of Plant Science & Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2011)Maize is the staple crop for most farmers in the arid and semi arid areas of the tropics. Drought and low soil fertility are major limiting factors in maize production in these areas. Research emphasis has been placed ... -
Assessment Of Adoption And Impact Of Rainwater Harvesting Technologies On Rural Farm Household Income: The Case Of Rainwater Harvesting Ponds In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agricultural Economics, 2012-10)Rainwater harvesting is increasingly seen as a strategy for enhancing agricultural productivity and boosting farm income in many drought prone areas. While extensive efforts are going on in constructing and providing ... -
Multiple Risk Factors Influence Occurrence Of Gumboro Disease Outbreaks In Vaccinated Broilers In Kwale District Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, 2011-04)Infectious bursal disease (IBD), an economically important viral disease of chicken was first encountered in Kenya in 1991. Despite vaccinations done to control the disease, outbreaks occur in vaccinated birds. Factors ... -
Selection of snap bean genotypes for multiple disease resistance, pod quality and yield
(University of Nairobi.Departement Of Plant Science And Crop Protection, 2011)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major vegetable export crop in Kenya, and it is produced mainly by small scale farmers and multinational companies. Angular leaf spot, anthracnose and rust diseases cause crop losses ... -
The effect of daily versus weekly iron supplementation in the control and prevention of iron Deficiency anemia in lactating mothers: a case study Of urban slums in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(university of nairobi,Department of food technology and nutrition, 2002)This study was designed to take a sequential step, comprising a cross sectional study with a longitudinal observation, to demonstrate the biological effectiveness and social feasibility of weekly versus daily iron ... -
Analysis Of Factors Influencing Women Participation In Coffee Value Chain In Huye District, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agricultural Economics, 2012-04)Women constitute the majority of the population of Rwanda, their role in decision making should therefore be important in the development of the country. However, in rural areas women empowerment is still low while their ... -
An Estimation Of Honey Supply Response In Malawi
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agricultural Economics, 2011-07)The Government of Malawi has earmarked honey production as one of the potential income generating activities in the rural areas and this has been stipulated in government policy documents specifically the Malawi Poverty ... -
Assessing Trade-offs Between Pastoral Economy And Wildlife Conservation In The Ewaso Nyiro Basin, Northern Kenya: A Case Study Of Naibung'a And Namunyak Community Conservancies
(University of Nairobi.Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2010)Naibung'a and Namunyak community conservancies as case studies have resulted from the efforts of the Samburu and Maasai communities aimed at incorporating wildlife as a land use into their communally owned livestock ... -
An Assesment Of Water Use Efficiency In Lake Naivasha Basin , Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Department of Agricultural Economics, 2011-07)Water is critically important to the livelihoods of many populations especially the rural poor primarily engaged in agriculture. In many developing countries, water is a major factor constraining agricultural output and ... -
Transferring striga resistance Qtl from a resistant donor source into in Rwandan adapted sorghum variety
(University of Nairobi.Departement Of Plant Science And Crop Protection, 2012)Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is one of the most important cereal crops globally after wheat, maize, rice, and barley and has an important role in the food and fodder security for millions of rural families in ... -
The effects of high plant densities on water use of coffee and on root distribution water infiltration rates and topsoil bulk industry
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1977)The water us® study in high density oof fee he cam® a priority after coffee intensification showed promise as a means of increasing the crop production with apparently no increase in costs other than that of extra seedlings ... -
The procurement problems of the Passion Fruit Industry of Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1976)The underlying causes of procurement problems of the passion fruit industry are investigated. Tilebackground of passion fruit production and marketing is examined, including the history of the Kenyan industry. The review ... -
Exploring Opportunities Of Information And Communication Technologies (icts) In Higher Agricultural Education Enrolment In Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2011)This study explores the opportunities of information and communication technology on influencing potential university students in their choice to study or not study agriculture and related sciences in purposively selected ...
