Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of grass strips performance in soil and water conservation
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi,, 1996)Although grass strips for soil and water conservation offer several advantages such as ease of establishment, low cost, effective means of soil erosion control, and as a source of fodder, they are not widely used. The ... -
Time budgets of maintenance activities and dietary characteristics of camels (camelus dromedarius) and goats (capra hircus) in the semi-arid southeastern Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1995)The grazing behaviour and dietary characteristics of camels and goats grazing together were studied on a 50 ha plot at Kibwezi Dryland Field station in southeastern Kenya.Tree and shrub densities of woody plants on the ... -
Evaluation and design of runoff storage systems for supplemental irrigation: Laikipia District case study
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 2005)An inventory of the existing runoff harvesting systems for crop production was carried out in Rugutu location of Laikipia district. An evaluation of rainwater storage system was also performed in two of the water pans. ... -
Some economic aspects of small ruminant production by small scale farmers in the Asal - a case study of West Laikipia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1993)It is estimated that 82% of Kenya's population is living in the rural areas (GOK • 1991 P 2), mainly as small scale farmers. Those (the small scale farmers) in the ASAL have to depend a lot on livestock production for ... -
Evaluation of livelihood , soil and water resources in smallholder irrigation schemes along the Tana river in Garissa District
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009-02)One of the major problems, facing the world today is that of meeting the food security needs of an ever-increasing population over a limited arable land. To overcome this problem, one option has been opening up more land ... -
Evaluation of an intensive dairy farming system among small scale farmers in Nakuru District
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1996)This study was undertaken to identify differences in income, milk availability, labour involvement and the nutritional status of pre-school children among F.S.K (Farming Systems Kenya) households and non-F. S.K households ... -
Structure, conduct and performance of Kisumu fish marketing stystem
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1995-04)The study analyzed the structure. conduct and performance of Kisumu fish marketing system. with the aim of understanding the organi7ation of the market. the role of marketing mlddlemen. their capital outlay. costs and ... -
Causal agent of pyrethrum wilt and factors influencing the disease development
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 1996)Pyrethrum production has recently been threatened by a disease characterized by wilting and subsequent death of pyrethrum plants. Information on etiology and epidemiology of the disease is scanty and generally not reliable. ... -
Effect of method of stand establishment, pruning, staking and mulching on yield of tomato (lycopersicon esculentum mill. Var. 'money-maker,)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science, 1990)Two experiments were conducted between September, 1987 and May, 1988 at the Field Station Vegetable unit, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, to study the effects ... -
Isolation, chemical and physical investigation of oil from avocado fruit grown in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Solvent extraction is one of the methods used for extracting avocado oil. The present study examined cold solvent extraction of avocado oil using 8 different solvents. The avocado fruits, fue ... -
The effect of nitrogen rates and sources on leaf production, nitrate accumulation. and thiocyanate content in kale and collard (Brassica Oleracea var. Acephala, D.C.) leaves
(Department of soil science, University of Nairobi, 1987)Two experiments were conducted between August 1986 and March 1987 at the Field Station of Faculty of Agriculture, Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, to study the effect of rates and sources of nitrogen (N) on leaf ... -
Effect of phosphorus and nitrogen application and inoculation on growth nodulation and pod yield and quality of french bean (phaseolus vulgaris L) plants
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Diagnosis of soil and plant nutrient constraints in small-scale ground nut (Arachis Hyopaea) production systems of Western Kenya using infrared spectroscopy
(Department of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008)Soil fertility degradation is a major problem in Africa leading to food insecurity, ecosystem degradation and poverty. Nutrient depletion and disease epidemics have contributed to a decline in groundnut yields of 25% in ... -
Determination of Oxytetracycline residue levels in Eggs and Meat of Chicken using Microbiogical assay
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1991)Tetracyclines are some of the most widely used antibiotics in the world for human and veterinary purposes. They are effective against both gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as mycoplasmas, some viruses, ... -
Gully development and control on a volcanic ash soil at Olkaria, Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1993-09)A study on two gullies (A and B) on a volcanic ash soil in a semi-arid area at Olkaria, in Hell's Gate National Park, was done to determine the main gully development processes, characteristics that contribute to gullying ... -
Physiological basis of yield differences in bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars
(Department of Soil Science, 1999)The study was conducted at the University of Nairobi Facul ty of Agr icul ture Farm, Kabete, located on la ti tude 10 5 I south and longitude 36° 44 I east at an altir.ude of about 1800 metres above sea level. The study ... -
Sediment yield studies in the Mathare River catchment
(Department of Agricultural Engineering, University of Nairobi, 1994)The Mathare catchment comprises an area of 26 Km2 and is located in the Western suburbs of Nairobi, Kenya. It is currently fitted with instruments for both rainfall measurement and runoff gauging at the Kabete field ... -
The influence of PH on the recovery of contaminating micro-organisms from honey
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992)Accurate and sensitive methods for recovering contaminating micro-organisms from honey are required for an adequate control of the hygienic quality of the product. Most of these micro-organisms would be expected to be ... -
Performance of Ayrshire-Sahiwal crossbred calves at the coast
(University of NairobiDepartment of animal production, 1990)Data from Mariakani Animal Production Research Sub- Centre, at the Coast Province of Kenya, was used to estimate genetic and environmental effects on birth weight, preweaning average daily gain, we~hing weight (at 5 ... -
Genetic variability and responses to selection for the spotted stem borer, chilo partellus (swinhoe) resistance in a maize (zea mays L.) population
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1996)The maj or obj ecti ves of this study were to determine genetic variability for parameters of resistance to Partellus and other desired agronomic traits, construct and test appropriate selection procedures, and ...
