Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Development of Soya-based high-protein-vitamin A rich flour to be used as a supplement in porridge of young children
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 2007)This study aimed at developing and testing the stability and acceptability of a proteinvitamin A rich flour supplement. The flour mixture, as a nutrient supplement, can be added to complementary foods rich in energy but ... -
The effects of market reforms on Irish potato price volatility in Nyandarua district, Kenya
(Department of agricultural economics, 2010)In the early 1990's, the Kenyan government implemented reforms in the agricultural sector that affected the volatility of agricultural product prices. However, there is lack of empirical evidence on the effects of these ... -
Beekeeping technology adoption and its effect on resource productivity in Southern Kenya Rangelands
(Department of land resource management and agricultural technology, 2010)This. study was conducted to establish the, factors that determine the adoption of various beekeeping technologies and the impact of these technologies on the production of hive products. Data were collected through formal ... -
Studies on the efficacy and rate of application of some chemical fungicides, their mixtures and water extract of Tagetes minuta in the control of late blight of potato
(Department of plant science and crop protection, 2004)Late blight of potato ( Solanum tuberosum) caused by Phytophthora infestans is the most destructive disease to the crop which is cultivated by large and small scale farmers mostly in Central, Rift Valley and Eastern ... -
Methods for breaking dormancy of potato seed tubers (solanum tuberosum l.)
(Department of plant science and crop protection, 2008)Experiments were conducted between June 2005 and December 2006 at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARl) National Potato Research Center (NPRC) - Tigoni, to evaluate alternative methods of dormancy breaking and ... -
Characterization of smallholder dairy production and marketing systems across different sites in Kiambu district, Kenya.
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2006)To characterize smallholder dairy production systems across different agro-ecological zones in Kiambu district, identify constraints and opportunities to improve profitability by optimizing resource use based on key ... -
The occurrence of viruses and aphid vectors in small scale potato seed production systems and their effect on yield in Kenya
(Department of plant science and crop protection, 2003)The Overall Objective of this study was to determine the incidence and distribution of Potato viruses, relationship to aphid vector population and effect of these virus diseases on yield loss and seed quality of different ... -
Assessment of crop-livestock interactions and production of rice based feed resources in Mwea irrigation scheme, Kirinyaga district, central province, Kenya
(Department of animal production, 2003)Cross-sectional studies were carried out to assess livestock production systems and production of rice based feed resources in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme (MIS), Kirinyaga district. The scheme is located about 100 kms ... -
Effect of storage conditions on quality and storability of seed and ware potato (solanum tuberosum l.)
(Department of plant science and crop protection, 2006)Experiments were conducted between October 2004 and June 2.05 at KAlUNational Potato Research Center (NPItC) "Tigeni", to determine the effects of storage conditions (light and temperature) on seed and ware potato (Solanum ... -
Performance of farmer-preferred maize varieties intercropped with beans in the semi-arid regions of kenya
(Department of plant science and crop protection, 2010)Recurrent droughts are often associated with maize crop failures and therefore food insecurity especially in semi-arid areas of Kenya. To cope with drought, farmers are advised to adopt drought tolerant maize varieties and ... -
Assessment of risks of zoonotic escherichia coli 0157: h7 and brucellosis in informally marketed unpasteurised milk in Nairobi and Nakuru districts, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)This study investigated the bacteriological quality (total viable counts and coliform counts) and assessed the risk of milk-borne zoonotic E.coli OJ57:H7 and brucellosis infections in humans that may result from consumption ... -
Isolation, characterisation and pathogenicity testing of escherichia coli occurring in poultry in some parts of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of veterinary pathology and microbiology,, 1997)Poultry is a good source of protein (eggs and meat) because they are fast growmg. Their productivity however is affected by, among other things, bacterial infections among which is Escherichia coli. Escherichia coli is ... -
Genotype x environment interaction: adaptation of wheat in the non-conventional areas in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Crop Science, 1991)Eight wheat genotypes were planted in seven environments in 1989 and 1990 to test the significance of genotype x environment interaction and the adaptability of wheat genotypes in non-conventional wheat growing areas in ... -
Determination of economically optimal rates of Fertilizer use and implications in Irish potato production in Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 1995)This study is on determination of economically optimal fertilizer rates in Irish potato production for four agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in Kenya, namely Upper Midland-2 (UM2), Lower Highland-3 (LH3), Lower Highland-I ... -
Determination of regional and aggregate price elasticities in the Pyrethrum industry
(Department of Agricultural Economics, 1991)Pyrethrum production has over time been declining. This decline is a serious problem given that it reflects loss of foreign exchange earnings. The aim of this study was therefore to identify and analyse the factors responsible ... -
Determinants of Farm Households Participation in the Rural Non farm Labor Markets in Rwanda: The Case of Gisagara District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Agricultural Economics, 2010)Development researchers and policymakers in developing countries, particularly in Rwanda, are increasingly emphasizing the role of rural nonfarm (RNF) sector development in resolving the meso-paradox, defined as the ... -
Effects of bradyrhizobium japonicum inoculation and nitrogen fertilizer on growth, nodulation and yield of soybeans
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 1994)High crop production cost, which is a major constraint limiting agricultural production in Kenya, can be reduced by partial substitution of N fertilizers with biologically fixed nitrogen. This study was conducted to determine ... -
Heterosis and combining ability in pyrethrum (chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium vis l.)
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The influence of nitrogen application on yield and quality of freshly harvested and stored carrot (daucus carota l. Var. 'nantes') roots.
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1994)Experiments were carried out in two seasons at the Field Station, Kabete Campus, between November, 1988 and May, 1989 to study the effect of nitrogen application rates (0,26,52 and 78kg N/ha) on the yield and quality of ... -
Effects of various types of mulches on coffee
(Faculty of Agriculture. University of Nairobi, 1977)
