Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM): Recent submissions
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Effect of spatial arrangement and nitrogen levels on yield of potatoes and beans grown as intercrops
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Efficacy Of Muthokoi Pounded With Green Leafy Vegetables In Improving The Vitamin A Status Using Rats
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Majority of Kenyan families especially those from lower socio-economic class feed their children with cereal-based foods sometimes with little vitamin A. Green leafy vegetables are sometimes incorporated, but though ... -
Comparison and Characterization of Specific Fertilization Proteins in Human (Homo Sapiens) and Baboon (Papio Anubis) Spermatozoa
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Previous studies have shown presence of shared antigens on baboon and human spermatozoa and significant homology between some of the testicular and spermatozoa! antigens in the baboon and man. The baboon therefore, has ... -
Multi-output Technical Efficiency of Production of Western Kenya Agricultural Households: an Econometric Approach
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The Economic Influence of Tobacco Growing on Food Production in Migori Division, South Nyanza District of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1984)This study examined the economic influence of tobacco growing on food production in Migori Division, South Nyanza District of Kenya. The broad objective of the study was to investigate whether increased tobacco growing ... -
Safety Of Feeding Crop Residues With Pesticides To Dairy Cattle In A Mixed Farming Irrigation Scheme In Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1996)The feeding of agricultural products previously sprayed with pesticides to dairy animals is a common practice in most intensive farming systems. This is due to diversification of agricultural practices in an attempt to ... -
Effects of Fire on Vegetation Composition and Forage Productivity in the Nyabushozi Pastoral Ecosystem, Mbarara District, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 1997) -
Industrial Location: a Comparative Study of Nairobi - Thika Corridor and Athi River-nairobi Corridor.
(University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Drainage for salinity control in Kimorigo/Kamleza irrigation schemes
(University of Nairobi, 1990-09) -
Introduction to Land Economics
(University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Nutritional and safety quality of street foods in Korogocho and Industrial Area of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001) -
Studies in the epidemiology and control of echinococcus granulosus in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Hydatid disease (hydatidosis, echinococcosis) caused by the larval stage of the taeniid, Echinococcus granulosus (Batsch, 1786), is a cyclozoonosis of major medical and veterinary importance in most countries of the world. ... -
Differences and Relationships Within Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Five Selected Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989)Knowledge on physical and chemical factors in any soil is important to any one who uses the soil. This may be in agriculture or any other purposes as engineering eg. road construction, dam construction and large civil ... -
Interspecific variation in trace element micronutrient and macroelement density by use of energy dispersive x-ray flouroscence (edxrf) in selected indigenous food plants
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Many indigenous cultivars have disappeared within the lifespan of the present generation. In many areas, diets are based on fewer plant species. This coupled with increased population, low incomes and a misguided preference ... -
The potential of improving napier grass under smallholder dairy farmers' conditions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1998) -
Bean production constraints, bean seed quality and effect of intercropping on floury leaf spot disease and yields in Taita Taveta District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2002)T he study was undertaken to document bean production constraints in Taita-Taveta district, to evaluate the incidence and severity of lloury leaf spot (Mycovellosiella pluiseoli (Drummond) Deighton) on different bean lines ... -
Scheduling for supplemental irrigation in Mwala, Machakos district
(University of Nairobi, 2003)This study focuses on supplemental irrigation in Mwala area of Machakos District. 1 he area is classified as Arid and Semi-Arid land (ASAL) where rainfall is unreliable in both time and space. This has often led to crop ... -
The Effect of Land Treatment and Seeding Methods on Establishment of Three Range Grasses in the Semi-arid Rangelands of Makueni District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The problem of vegetation degradation in Kenya's semi-arid areas must be addressed, if these areas are to support the increasing human and livestock population. However, efforts to rcvcgctatc denuded rangelands will be ... -
Studies on the Nutritive Evaluation of Pigeon Peas (Cajanus Cajan) as a Protein Supplement in Broiler Starter Feeds
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Studies were conducted to evaluate the nutritional quality and acceptability of pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan) as a protein supplement in chick feeds. Raw pigeon peas were included in starter diets at levels of 0, 10, 15 and ...
