Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Types and quality of street foods and vendor characteristics at selected construction sites in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1996)Due to rapid urbanization prompted by high population growth rates, street food vending has proliferated in many developing countries, mainly as a means of survival for the urban poor and the unemployed. In this study, ... -
Studies of organochlorine pesticide residues in some freshwater and estuarine fish in Kenya
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 1990)Organochlorine pesticides persist in the environment and accumulate in aquatic organisms. Although the chemicals have been used in Kenya since the 1940's, information on the occurrence of their residues in fish is still ... -
Studies on epiphytic population, interactions of xanthomonas campestris qy manihotis, pv cassavae and evaluation of available cassava germplasm against cassava bacterial blight in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1992)The susceptibility of cassava cultivars to disease is one of the most important factors that limit cassava production. Cassava bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas campestris Pv manihotis often results in considerable, ... -
Evaluation of plaster of Paris casts available in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Studies, 1991)Five brands of plaster of Paris casting bandages including Nairobi Enterprises'b', Salvagypsv", Helm®, Plasrun-gyps'P and Veronese'P, which are available on the Kenyan market were evaluated based on breaking strength, ... -
The role of myofibrillar atpase and thyroid hormones in the development of thermoregulation in the domestic fowl, (Gallus Domesticus)
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1992)The development of homeothermy was studied in the domestic fowl by measuring changes in oxygen consumption (\1°2) and body temperature (Tre; chicks only) with decreasing ambient temperatures (Ta) during the last week ... -
Fruit yield and quality of ridge gourd (Luffa Acutangula (l) Roxb) as influenced by plant density and varietal differences as ascertained by Isozyme analysis
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1993)Luffa acutangula is a' potentially important export crop for Kenya. Little is known of its optimal production practices, genetics or fruit quality. Three studies were conducted at the Institutes for Applied Research of ... -
Studies of acute toxicily and anthelmintic activity of pyrethrins in sheep and rabbits
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1990)Pyrethrins are natural insecticides extracted from the dried flowers of Chrysanthemum cinerariaeJolium plant. They are considered to be the safest of the insecticides available. Although they are widely used on farm ... -
The protein and caloric values and the microbiological quality of street foods in Dar-es-salaam Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1996)Between November, 1992 and March, 1993, a cross-sectional survey on sanitary quality, protein and caloric values of street foods, was carried out in industrial areas of Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania. The purpose of the study ... -
Studies of some heavy metals in fish Masinga Dam, Athi and Chania Rivers
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Varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth and yield responses of beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.) under different watering levels
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1991)A study was conducted during the dry periods of 1990 in the field and in the greenhouse at the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Agriculture Farm, Kabete to investigate varietal differences in photosynthesis, growth ... -
Genotypic competition in field beans (phaseolus vulgaris L) varieties
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1991)Beans in Kenya are normally grown by small scale farmers in mixtures for subsistence agriculture. These mixture often comprise landraces or improved cultivars. Farmers do not select the most sui table cultivars for the ... -
River flow regulation :a case study of the upper Ewaso Ngiro North River
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1999)Water shortage during dry season and very high flows during wet seasons has been identified as the major challenges in water resources management in Ewaso Ngiro North River Basin, Kenya (ENNRB). The increasing water ... -
The association between immunization and nutritional status among preschool children in rural Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1990)A cross-sectional anthropometric survey was conducted among 1,706 preschool children living in 11 villages in Bagamoyo district, Eastern Tanzania in order to determine possible beneficial effects of immunization on ... -
Effect of N-fertilizer and farmyard manure application, rhizobium inoculation and irrigation on performance of snap bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) in central Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2009)Nitrogen nutrient deficiency is a limiting factor for snap bean production and ought to be supplied in a sustainable way. Two field experiments were conducted at Mwea in Central Kenya between April and December 2006. The ... -
Use of fresh cassava and sweet potato root pulps in cake making
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1996)Fresh pulps of three cassava cultivars (cv. Serexe, cv. Dnrika, cv. Namba munana) and two sweet potato cultivars (cv. MaaenQ-L4, cv. BiaalB) , were characterised for their physicochemical properties and related to those ... -
The role of wildlife in the epidemiology of rabies in Kibwezi division, Makueni district, Kenya
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An evaluation of the economic performance of the national dairy development project: the case of Meru rural dairy processing plant
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1995)This study was undertak en to evaluate the Economic Performance of the Meru Rural Dairy Development Project. The main objectives of this study were: (i) to evaluate the capacity utilization rates by Meru Rural Dairy ... -
Foraging behaviour and diet characteristics of camels (cahelus drohedarius) in central Baringo
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1991) -
Production of pineapples for processing and fresh markets in Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1991)The pineapple Ananas comosus L. Merr. is a tropical fruit which is grown at altitudes from 100 to over 1800m above sea level with rainfall ranges of 600 to over I500/mm annually. Soils with high murram (high iron or ... -
Resource use efficiency among small scale wheat farmers in Uasin Gishu district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1995)This study evaluates the efficiency of the resources used by the small-scale wheat producers in Uasin Gishu District. The aim of the study is to suggest ways of increasing the productivity of these farms and hence the ...
