Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Studies on preventive and curative ethnoveterinary remedies applied by the Rendille/Ariaal and Gabra communities of Marsabit district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)This study was undertaken to take stock of the existing traditional veterinary knowledge and practices among the Rendilie/Ariaal and Gabra ethnic groups of Marsabit District and to determine the antibacterial activity ... -
Determination of seedborne fungal pathogens of onion (allium cepa l.), prevalence and control of purple blotch caused by alternaria porri (Ellis.) CIF
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004)This study was undertaken to establish important fungal diseases and seed borne pathogens of onions and to establish the potential of some plant extracts for the control of purple blotch caused by Alternaria Porri (Ellis.) ... -
Identification of microbiological risk factors and their control points in commercial black tea manufacture. A case study of Kenya tea development agency (KTDA) Githambo tea factory
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2007)This study involved analysis of microbiological risk factors and their control points in commercial black tea manufacture at Githambo tea factory. The specific objectives were: 1) Determination of the levels of total ... -
Development of an integrated production system for african indigenous leafy vegetables in Taita district
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2009)In Kenya, the consumption of African indigenous leafy vegetables (AlLY's) is increasing due to the public awareness on these vegetable's contribution to nutritional and economic values. However, several factors limit ... -
Effects of chemical pre-treatments, cold storage and water quality on the post harvest quality of l1sianthus (eustoma grandiflorum l) cut flowers
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2005)The study was conducted to investigate the influence of chemical pre-treatments, cold storage and water quality on the post-harvest quality of lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum L.) cut flowers Cv. 'Kyoto purple'. Aluminium ... -
Infant feeding options and the implications on nutritional status of children 0- 6 months born to HIV positive mothers in Nairobi slums
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2009)Children born to HIV positive mothers are at risk of infection by the virus during pregnancy, delivery and! or breastfeeding. Without any intervention, the risk of infection to the infants is about 15% through breastfeeding. ... -
Prevalence, intensity and lesions associated with gastro-intestinal parasites of indigenous chickens in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Indigenous chickens constitute over 74.0 % of poultry in Kenya and account for 75.0 % of the total poultry meat and 54.0 % of eggs produced in the country. Gastro-intestinal parasites are of economic importance as they ... -
Economic evaluation of marketing channels and the impact of transaction costs: a case study of green pigeon pea marketing in Makueni district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2003)The agricultural sector dominates the economies of most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing food, employment, income and foreign exchange. The liberalization of domestic markets and globalization have provided ... -
Bean root rot complex; its management by microbial agents and plant resistance.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1997)The root rot problem which had been described as Fusarium yellows because of yellowing of leaves, exhibited hypocotyl and root symptoms characteristic of those caused by Fusarium root rot pathogen. No symptoms due to ... -
Combining ability among multiple borer resistant,maize (zea mais, L.) inbred lines, resistant to chilo partellus and busseola fusca stem borers
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2006-04)Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop of the world. It has worldwide significance as human food, animal feed and raw material for the manufacture of many industrial products. The most important insect pests of ... -
Seed borne Phaeoisariopsis Griseola assessment and it's influence on angular leaf spot of Phaseolus Vulgaris cv Rosecoco-glp-2.
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2009)Angular leaf spot (ALS) disease caused by Phaeoisariopsis griseola has been reported in all areas where Phaseolus vulgaris cultivars are grown. However the relative importance of the disease in terms of seed infection ... -
Persistence of salmonella gallinarum under simulated environmental conditions
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 1995)Fowl typhoid caused by ~. gallinarum has been reported from all the parts of the world. In Kenya, it is widely reported, recurrent and apparently resistant to eradication. Little detailed work had previously been ... -
Economic assessment of leafminer invasion and control strategies in Kenya's snowpea industry: the case of Nyeri North and South Imenti Districts
(Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2009)Kenya's horticultural industry is confronted with an emergmg challenge of quarantined mvasrve leafminer, which has recently become a pest of economic importance in Kenya. Quarantine pests are a leading cause of Kenya's ... -
Private sector participation in water Management: Malindi water supply case study
(Department of Public Health, pharmacology and Toxicology, 2005-08)Most of the existing water supplies in the urban areas in Kenya are generally poor in terms of technical and financial performance. Service coverage is inadequate, levels of service are low, and in many cases the situation ... -
Inheritance of resistance to fusarium wilt (f. Oxysporumf.Sp. Phaseoli) and breeding multiple disease resistant and marketable climbing beans
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the primary source of dietary protein In Rwanda. Climbing beans are important for intensified production due to their high productivity (3-fold of the bush type) and adaptation under ... -
Factors associated with nutritional status of children in Kitui and Mwingi districts during drought
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2003)A study was, carried out in two districts of Kitui and Mwingi affected by drought in 1997. The main objective of the study was to determine the nutritional status of children aged 6 - 59 months and factors affecting ... -
Development of appropriate information education and communication materials for promotion of traditional vegetables
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The status and farmers' knowledge on cassava mosaic disease and the response of local varieties to cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak diseases in coastal Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2008)Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBS D) are the mainbiotic constraints to cassava production in coastal Kenya. A survey to document the incidence and severity of CMD and farmers' knowledge ... -
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorous fertilization on growth and yield of snowpeas (pisum sativum l. Var. Oregon sugar pod ii)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2001)Two field experiments were carried out concurrently at the Faculty of Agriculture, Field station farm, University of Nairobi in March -July 2000 (season I) and June -September 2000 (season II) to determine the effect of ... -
Effect of aphids and aphid transmitted viruses in seed potato (solanum tuberosum l.) production by small scale farmers in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Protection, 2008)Small scale fanners contribute 99% of the seed potato produced and used in Kenya. Virus diseases cause degeneration of seed potatoes leading to low yields and low incomes to farmers. The study was carried out to determine ...
