Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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The role of parasitoids in regulation of beanfly ophiomyia spp. Complex, at Kakamega, Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1997)Investigations were carried out on the phenology of beanflies (Ophiomyia spp.) and their parasi toids under different cultural practices (cropping system and different fertilizer levels) ln the field in Kakamega, Western ... -
Response of African nightshades (solanum villosum) and spider plant (cleome gynandra) to farmyard manure and calcium ammonium nitrate fertilizer and pest infestation in Keiyo District, Kenya.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004)The African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) are particularly important as adjunct accompaniment to the staple cereal foods such as the East African corn meal (ugali). In the context of hidden hunger, these local vegetables do ... -
Urban consumers' perceptions and willingness to pay for safety of leafy vegetables: the case of kale consumers in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2010)Throughout developing countries, food quality and safety are becoming increasingly important attributes to urban consumers being driven by consumers' lifestyle changes, urbanization and income growth. Rapid urbanization ... -
Studies of fluoride dietary sources, effects on milk production, excretion in dairy cattle and toxicity in rats
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, 2002)Excessive ingestion of fluoride can cause dental and skeletal lesions and in severe circumstances adversely affect health and productivity performance of domestic animals. The objectives of this study were to investigate ... -
Knowledge on mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and alternative infant feeding practices: a case study of Boro division, Siaya district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)Mother to child transmission (MTCT) accounts for 90% of HIV infections in children, with one third occurring through breastfeeding. Breast milk transmission is markedly higher in breastfeeding populations as is the case ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition among children 6-59 months and some selected maternal associated factors in Busia Sub-district in Tororo District, Uganda
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2000-06)Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem of considerable concern in developing countries. Food intake and disease are considered as immediate causes of the problem, aggravated by poor hygiene and sanitation. ... -
Household storage practices of traditional cereals and Legumes and their effects on food security: a case study of Maragua and Gikingo locations, Tharaka District, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Food Nutrition, 2002)A cross-sectional survey that had a laboratory analysis component was carried out. The aim of the investigation was to establish household storage practices of traditional cereals and legumes and their effects on food ... -
Effect of food supplementation on nutritional and morbidity status of hiv infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2009)Clinical studies to evaluate the role of supplementary foods or nutrition therapy in reversing malnutrition and its impact on health and survival have not been done in Human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals ... -
Pilot study on the effects of dietary supplementation on recovery and nutrition outcomes of inpatients in selected public health facilities
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2005-01)Nutritional status and .food intake are critical factors III disease process. Therefore nutrition care and support are key factors in patients' management during active phase of acute infection, disease and convalescence. ... -
Effects of commonly used analgesic drugs and trigeminal nerve fiber proportions in the speke-hinged tortoise (kinixys Spekil) and the marsh terrapin (pelomedusa subrufa)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2008)This study was undertaken to explore the nociception and antinociception in the speke-hinged tortoise (Kinixys spekii) and the marsh terrapin (Pelomedusa subrufa). Four nociceptive tests, namely the formalin-, hot plate-, ... -
The prevalence and risk factors of anaemia and nutritional status of children aged 6 - 59 months in Kakuma refugee camp, Turkana district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2005)Anaemia is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiency disorders of major public health concern in Kakuma refugee camp. Little or no efforts have been made to identify the associated risk factors and their relative ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of vitamin A Deficiency amongst pre-school children in Gichugu division, kirinyaga district, kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Applied Human Nutrition, 2000)This study was undertaken to assess the risk of vitamin A deficiency and determine its possible determinants in three sub-locations, Thimu, Thumaita and Rwambiti of Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga District. Socio-economic ... -
Optimization of carotenoids production from Paracoccus sp BOG006T
(University of NairobiDepartment of food science nutrition and technology, 2009)Carotenoids sources include plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. A novel bacterium Paracoccus sp BOG 006 T which was isolated from the outflow of Lake Bogoria hot spring has also been identified to secrete ... -
Dietary diversity as an indicator for nutrient adequacy and nutritional status among nonbreastfeeding 2 to 5 year old children in Mbooni division-kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2009)During recent years, considerable attention has been paid to global improvement of feeding of infants and young children in developing countries. Monitoring and evaluation of nutrition improvement programs in community ... -
Combining ability for grain yield and agronomic traits among early drought tolerant quality protein maize (QPM) inbred lines
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)Quality protein maize (QPM), a bio-fortified form of maize has twice the content of limiting amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, compared with conventional maize. It has been developed to, among other uses, help alleviate ... -
An analysis of factors affecting choice of disease Control strategies among smallholder dairy farmers In murang' a south district, kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2009)This study evaluated the factors influencing the choice of disease control strategies and constraints to optimal dairy health management practices in smallholder dairy production system. The disease control strategies ... -
Dynamics of nematode communities as influenced by soil fertility management practices and biocontrol agents
(University of NairobiDepartment of Soil Science, 2009)Two field experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of soil fertility management practices and bio-control agents on the dynamics of nematode communities in Kakamega forest and the neighboring farmlands. ... -
The expression of O-endotoxins in generations of crosses of tropical inbred lines transformed with Bacillus thuringiensis genes
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2008)Maize (Zea mays L.) is the third most important cereal grain globally, after wheat and rice, and a significant contributor of food, feed and industrial uses. Infestation and damage by the spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus ... -
Influence of maternal nutrition knowledge on infant :feeding practices among the Maasai community in Narok District, Kenya
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2008-07)Little is documented about the relationship between maternal nutrition knowledge and infant feeding practices in the Maasai community. A cross sectional survey which employed both descriptive and analytical methods of ... -
Effect of composted farmyard manure and nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of maize (zea mays L.)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2004)Fertilizer use in Kenya and Africa has been on a declining trend, because of high maize production-input prices relative to output price. With increased prices of fertilizers there is a need for maize production guidelines ...
