Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antidiarrhea and Toxic Effects of the Aqueous and Methanolic Leaf and Fruit Extracts of Cucumis Dipsaceus in Winstar Rats and New Zealand White Rabbits
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Inflammation, diarrhea, and microbial infections produce high morbidity and mortality globally, contributing to a high burden of disease in developing countries. Despite the utilisation of conventional drugs to treat ... -
Enabling Factors of Glycemic Control Among Diabetic Clients Being Managed at Health Facilities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diabetes mellitus refers to a long-term disorder that occurs when pancreas is incapable of producing sufficient insulin and/or the body cells do not commendably utilize insulin. Globally, the prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus ... -
The Role of Communities of Practice on Adoption of Agricultural Innovations and Technologies: Case of the System of Rice Intensification Approach in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Over the years, the introduction and reception of agricultural innovations and technologies have faced partial success as measured by observed rates of adoption. Utilization of Communities of Practice (CoPs) as communication ... -
Analysis of the Genetic Structure of Five Eucalyptus Grandis Populations and Generation of F1 Progenies From E. Grandis × E. Urophylla
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Eucalypts account for about 39600 ha of land in Kenya while other exotic species, Cupressus and Pinus, at 28,900 and 6,800 ha of land, respectively in the year 1999 though in 2009, the total area under eucalypts cultivation ... -
Effect of Post-harvest Handling Knowledge and Practices of Small-scale Maize Farmers in Trans Nzoia County on Mycotoxin Contamination of the Grains
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Maize (Zea mays L.) is a vital grain that is rich in starch and is considered the staple food of Kenya. The crop is highly productive in ecological zones that have its favorable climate; however, the grain is highly ... -
An Evaluation of Transmission of World Maize Prices Into Kenya’s Domestic Market
(University of Nairobi, 2022)In Eastern and Southern African region maize grain prices is recorded highest in Kenya. There has been a reduction of prices of agricultural commodity from their recorded peak in 2008, but, this has not been the case in ... -
Microbial and Chemical Profile of Fermented Cassava Leaves From Selected Kenyan Coastal Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Cassava (Manihot escutenta, Crantz), is one of the high yielding, disease and drought resistant crop that can be used as an alternative to maize in Kenya. The leaves are highly nutritious and serve as an alternative to ... -
Assessment of Climate Resilience of Tomato Production Using Climate Smart Pest Management Technologies, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)For many years, pest management has been a big problem in Africa, especially in Uganda. Pest proliferation has been exacerbated by climate change. With temperature rise, change in rainfall patterns, and change in humidity ... -
Effect of Crop Management Practises, Temperature and Rainfall on Development of Angular Leaf Spot and Anthracnose on Common Beans in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Plant disease is a major constraint in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya. Angular bean leaf spot (als) (Pseudocercospora griseola) and anthracnose of bean (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) are foliar ... -
Effect of Plant Spacing and Rhizobial Inoculation on Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Selected Greengram Varieties in Kiboko and Ithookwe in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Diseases, pests, inappropriate agronomic practices and drought are the most important constraints to grain legumes production in Sub-Saharan Africa. Low green gram Vigna radiata (L) Wilczek yields in eastern Kenya is ... -
Management of Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera Pannosa) on Roses (Rosa Hybrida) Using Bacillus Spp and Sodium Nitrophenolate
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Powdery mildew (Podosphaera pannosa) is a major disease of roses which reduces yield and quality through growth of mycelia on different parts of the rose plant which affects their salability. The disease is wide spread ... -
Distribution, Pathogen Characterisation and Management of Brachiaria Grass Diseases in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The genus Brachiaria (syn. Urochroa) is ranked among the high-quality nutritious forages that originate from Africa. It remains a favourite forage for Sub-Saharan Africa due to different traits including high quantity and ... -
Economic Analysis of the Choice of Aflatoxin Control Practices Among Maize Farmers in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, aflatoxin contamination remains a major concern for food safety, agricultural production, and health implications. Kenya has repeatedly experienced cases of acute and chronic aflatoxin poisoning over the years. ... -
Analysis of Urban and Peri-urban Pastoral Herd Composition, Land-use Changes, and Drivers of Pastoralism in Nairobi City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Pastoralism supports more than 200 million pastoralist households globally, contributes significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of several countries, and employs over 1.3 billion actors in livestock-related value ... -
Evaluation of the Tanning Viability of Tannins From Coffee Pulp in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The tanning industry utilizes chrome salts for tanning despite them being considered environmental pollutants. Vegetable tanning is considered to be a greener alternative to chrome tanning with mimosa extract being the ... -
Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Practices Of pregnant Women Receiving Nutrition Education While Attending Antenatal Care at Mbagathi Hospital Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Nutritioneducationisoneoftheimportantcomponentsofantenatalcare.Itisawidelyused strategy to improve nutritional knowledge of pregnant women seeking ante natal care more so in governmentrunhealthcarefacilities. A lot of ... -
Analysis of Livelihood Activities Among Pastoral Households in Urban and Peri-urban Areas of Isiolo Town, Northern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Pastoralists all over the world are faced with a myriad of challenges, chief of them being recurrent droughts, diminishing grazing land owing to land tenure and land use changes, and conflicts over scarce resources, which ... -
Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea Mays) in Kiboko Research Station, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The scarcity of water in semi-arid area of Kiboko, Makindu sub-county is a major contributor tolow maize yield beside climate change due to little and unreliable rainfall. Regulated deficit irrigation is a water management ... -
Decontamination of Chrome Leather Waste and Its Modification for Use as a Commercial Fertilizer
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Chrome tanning is the most popular form of tannage worldwide due to the superior quality and versatility of the resultant leather compared to all other leather tanning materials. However, waste emanating from the production ... -
Evaluation of Sweet Potato Vines Silage as a Protein Supplement for Lactating Dairy Cows
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Dairy production in East Africa is dominated by the smallholder production system, characterized by suboptimal milk production attributed to poor nutrition. Grain-based concentrates can be used to cover the energy and ...
