Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Evaluation of economic efficiency of tick control practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 2007)This study evaluated efficiency of tick control practices, for control of East Coast fever (ECF), in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya to identify practices more efficiently beneficial in such farming systems. The study ... -
Food consumption patterns and the vitamin A status of children age 2-6 years in rural and urban populations in Machakos district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food Technology and Nutrition, 2007)This study was undertaken between March and May 2003 to determine the food consumption patterns and the vitamin A status of children 2-6 years of - age in a rural setting compared to those in an urban setting in ... -
Studies on bee populations and some aspects of their foraging habits in Mt. Kenya forest
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 2002)A study was carried out in the Mt. Kenya forest with the objectives of establishing the species diversity of bees, their major pollen and nectar sources and the influence of physical and environmental parameters have on ... -
Evaluation of border crops and varietal resistance for the management of diamondback moth (plutella xylostella l.) on cabbage (brassica oleracea var. Capitata)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2009)Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) is one of the most important vegetables grown in Kenya for home consumption and as an important source of income to many small-scale farmers. The production of cabbage is, ... -
The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism, control practices and occurence of anthelmintic resistance in commercial pig farms in Thika district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Mtcrobiology and Parasitology, 2001)One of the objectives of the present study was to establish the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in 35 commercial pig farms in Thika District. Central Kenya. Faecal samples were collected from ... -
A survey of the prevalence of schistosoma bovis and its possible public health importance in Kwale district, Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENTOF VETERINARY PATHOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY& PARASITOLOGY, 2007)Schistosomosis is caused by trematodes of the genus Schistosoma which are widespread in Africa and affect both man and livestock. Schistosoma bovis is usually a livestock parasite but may occasionally parasitise humans. ... -
Adoption and profitability of smallholder dairy Goat production in Kenya: the case of Meru south and Meru central districts
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2010)Goats play an important role in the life of smallholder farmers. Improving production of goats by increasing the efficiency of goat milk production through crossbreeding local goats with exotic breeds would result in ... -
Evaluation of biopesticides in control of red spider mites (tetranychus evansiy on tomatoes (lycopersicum esculentum)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2005)Three neem-based biopesticides, namely Achook (0.15% Azadirachtin), Neemroc (0.03% Azadirachtin + 32% neem oil) and Neem + Corn (0.03% Azadirachtin + 32% corn oil) and one garlic-based product, namely GC- mite (40% garlic ... -
Variability of iron, zinc and protein concentration in common bean genotypes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2007)One prerequisite for breeding micronutrient dense bean cultivars is availability of adequate genetic variation. However the iron, ZInC and protein concentration of most bean cultivars and landraces widely grown in Africa ... -
An evaluation of Tithonia diversifolia and Sapium ellipticum as supplement fodder for Ruminants
(University of NairobiDepartment of Animal Production, 2009)Studies were carried out to investigate the potential of Tithonia diversifolia (Tithonia) and Sapium ellipticum (Sapium), local livestock fodder species, grown in Eastern, Central, Coastal and Western provinces of Kenya. ... -
Vulnerability to drought, adaptation and coping strategies among agro-pastoral communities in Botswana
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Resource Management and Agricultural Technology (LARMAT), 2010)Botswana has experienced droughts in the past, continues to do so and will likely be faced with even more frequent and intense dry extremes in future. In a semi-arid country whose two thirds are covered by infertile ... -
Influence of relative humidity on the growth and development of the mite typhlodromalus aripo de leon (acari: phytoseiidae): evidence from laboratory and greenhouse experiments
(Department of Agriculture, 2010)The influence of selected relative humidity regimes on the development and growth of of the various immature stages from egg to adult of the predacious mite, Typhlodromalus aripo De Leon, was studied in the laboratory ... -
Analysis of economic efficiency in smallholder maize production in northwestern Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2008)This study investigated economic efficiency in smallholder maize-based farming system of Northwestern Kenya, in the context of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) options developed by Kenya Agricultural Research ... -
Fungal and aflatoxin contamination in maize from Eastern Kenya and evaluation of possible management strategies
(University of NairobiDepartment of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Survey on fungal and aflatoxin contamination and evaluation of possible management strategies was carried after 2006/07 cropping season in nine agro ecological zones of greater Machakos district (Kangundo, Machakos and ... -
The effect of potassium fertilization on kale (brassica oleraceae var acephala) production
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2004)In Kenya, decline in food production has been a major problem facing smallholder farmers. The main production constraint being declining soil fertility. It is believed that judicious management and balanced application ... -
The potential of thidiazuron in in-vitro propagation of selected ornamental plants
(University of NairobiFaculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2004)The potential of the phenylurea derivative, (N' -phenyl-N' -1 ,2,3-thidiazol-5-ylurea, thidiazuron, TDZ) in stimulating morphogenic responses from shoot-tip cultures of various omamental crops iPolionthes tuberosa L., ... -
Effects of nitrogen and plant density on yield and quality of sweet potatoes
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 2002)A field experiment was laid out to investigate the effect of nitrogen levels (0, 45, 90 Kg Nlha) and plant density at (4l600plantslha) and (83200 plantlha) on production of vines and storage roots in the variety Helena. ... -
Mechanical properties of bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) grown in Muguga, Kenya
(University of NairobiDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING, 2000)This research project investigated the tensile, bending anti compressive strength of a species or bamboo called Bambusa vulgaris, in an effort to contribute towards the development of a code of design using bamboo. The ... -
Biological control of bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus Unger.) on snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) using antibiotics produced by Bacillus and Streptomyces species
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Protection, 2009)Culture filtrates of antagonistic bacteria Bacillus sp.(CA5) and Streptomyces sp. (CS35) isolates and their combination (CAS + CS3S) were tested for their ability to control bean rust fungus, Uromyces appendiculatus, ... -
Evaluation of domestic rainwater catchment systems in Ng'arua Division, Laikipia District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Environmental and Bio-systems Engineering, 2004)The purpose of the study was to evaluate the technical and socioeconomic performance of existing domestic rainwater harvesting system projects in Sipili and 01 Moran Locations of Ng'arua Division, Laikipia District in ...
