Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Diversity and Abundance of Butterfly Species and Farmers’ Pesticide Use Practices and Perceptions on Insect Pollinators in Farmland and Ngangao Forest, Taita Hills, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Ngangao Forest is one of the relics of the Taita Hills ecosystem that forms the northernmost Eastern Arc Mountains (EAM). The mountains are globally regarded as biodiversity hotspots with a degree of endemism in both flora ... -
Evaluation of Grain Yields, Pests and Soil Nutrients in Sorghum-groundnut Cropping System in Western Bahr El Ghazal, Warrap and Abyei, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2019)South Sudan has recurrently experienced severe food shortage and is a net importer of food, mainly cereals from neighboring Uganda, Kenya and Sudan. The main problem is the cereal deficit. The average cereal yield is only ... -
Contribution of Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) to Nutrition Security of Children 2-5 Years in Migori County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Malnutrition is linked to over three quarter of morbidity cases among children less than five years globally. In Kenya, it remains a major health problem. Its prevalence among pre and school going children raise an alarm ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption and Profitability of Returnable Plastic Crates as a Food Loss Reducing Technology Among Fresh Tomato Traders in Lagos State, Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The tomato traders in Nigeria experience high levels of tomato postharvest losses, which could negatively affect their income and welfare. The Returnable Plastic Crates (RPCs) were introduced into the tomato industry in ... -
An Assessment of Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers’ Willingness to Adopt Mushroom Production for Livelihood Diversification in Vihiga County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Poverty is a critical problem in many parts of the world, especially in the developing countries. This has necessitated policy makers to have a keen interest in seeking ways of improving livelihoods and alleviating poverty. ... -
Pesticides Residues and Microbial Contamination of Tomatoes Produced and Consumed in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Tomato is one of the most cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world. The main production in Kenya is by small scale farmers who may not comply with the prescribed pesticides practices. Similarly, the environment or ... -
Use of Amino Oligosaccharins and Alternaria Activated Protein in Management of Crown Gall and Enhancement of Growth in Roses
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Rose is cultivated for its beautiful flowers and is considered as the most prized flowers in the world because of its high ornamental and commercial value. The demand for cut flowers has risen in recent years, however, ... -
Determination Of Optimal Viral Dos Immunological Response And Survival Rate In Local And Exotic Pigs Experimentally Infected With Africans Swine Fever Virus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Two genotypes of African swine fever virus were identified around East Africa based on molecular characterization of P72 and P54 genes. These are designated genotypes IX and X. whereas genotype IX has been associated with ... -
Effects Of Butorphanol, Meloxicam And Their Combination On Postoperative Pain, Stress Response And Wound Healing In Dogs Following Ovariohysterectomy
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Pain, defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage, is associated with trauma, surgery and disease processes. If pain is ... -
Detection and Management of Viruses Associated With Passion Fruit Woodiness in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis [SIMs] is an important food and cash crop in Rwanda. However, its production is low due to pests and diseases, poor disease management and lack of clean planting materials. Passion fruit ... -
Predicting Potato Late Blight Disease Pressure using Artificial Neural Network
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Late blight causing Phytopthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary largely depends on weather parameters such as temperature and relative humidity for survival, spread and its ability to attach and infect new plants. The variations ... -
Heavy Metal Intake Associated With Consumption Of Free Range Chicken Products In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Enormous volumes of waste in form of water effluent, solid domestic waste or e-waste is generated in urban set up raising environmental concerns as they eventually end up in the food chain. Some of these are heavy metal ... -
Evaluation of varietal purity of certified basmati 370 and bw 196 from two rice seed sources in mwea and the response of rice to varying n, p and k fertilizer regimes
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Cultivating good quality seed and using appropriate nutrient levels are critical in reducing the current rice yield gap (8.5 t/ha) in kenya. Planting good quality seed reduces the susceptibility of crops to diseases, ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Antenatal Maternal Nutrition by First Time Mothers: a Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life and its nutrient requirements vary with age, gender and physiological conditions of an individual. Poor nutrition can lead to a range of health problems for first time antenatal ... -
Determination of the Cost-effectiveness of Contraceptive Methods Offered in Kiambu County Hospital, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2019)Background: In 2014, Kenya had a Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) of 53% (modern methods) among married women and required about Kenya Shillings (KeS) 30 Billion (300 Million USD) between 2017 and 2020 to increase the ... -
Pathological Conditions And Associated Financial Losses For Organ Condemnations In Cattle Slaughtered In Siaya County, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Cattle production is an important economic activity in Kenya, but not fully maximized due to losses from disease conditions, some causing condemnation of organs at slaughter. To date, no studies have documented the conditions ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Devolved Government Units In Kenya: A Case Of Department Of Agriculture, Meru County
(UoN, 2019)The international unresponsive approach by centralized governments to the social, cultural and economic needs of the citizenry at the grassroots did inform the devolution of both political and administrative powers to ... -
Isolation And Propagation Of Lactic Acid Bacteria From Fermented Maize Flour For The Optimization Of The Fermentation Process
(UoN, 2019)Production of traditional fermented foods especially lactic acid fermented foods has long been practiced for ages in Africa with a variety of products being produced. Lactic fermentation improves the digestibility of ... -
Assessment Of Use Of Social Media Among Smallholder Farmers In Kiambu County
(UoN, 2019)The economic importance of agriculture in Kenya cannot be overemphasized. Nonetheless, to succeed in agriculture and rural development action of masses of rural families who individually make decisions based on knowledge, ... -
Rural-urban Diversity In The Implementation Of Participatory Forest Management: The Case Of Ngong’ Road And Kiptuget Forests, Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Studies that have considered PFM have suggested that effectiveness in the conservation and management of forest under PFM is a subject of various factors which influence the capacity of the community to effectively engage ...
