University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategic Development Plans for Kiriaini, Kihoya, KAanyenyaini, Kahati, Kahuro and Kambirwa
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Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
(2014)Modified atmosphere packaging maintained post harvest quality of fruits harvested at both stages of maturity and prolonged their shelf life by at least 14 days compared to the unpackaged controls. Packaging significantly ... -
Toward a holistic and risk-based management of european river basins
(University of Nairobi, 2009)The European Union Water Framework Directive (WFD) requires a good chemical and ecological status of European surface waters by 2015. Integrated, risk-based management of river basins is presumed to be an appropriate ... -
Community participation in the rehabilitation of a sand dune environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This study aims to document various community efforts in land rehabilitation and assess their potential. Data were captured using interviews and focus group with 150 community members. A public participation index was used ... -
Phenology of Avicennia marina (Forsk.) Vierh. in a Disjunctly-zoned Mangrove Stand in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Avicennia marina in Gazi Bay, Kenya, displays a disjunct zonation pattern across the intertidal zone with a seaward and a landward A. marina fringe. Earlier studies revealed significant differences in its vegetation ... -
In search of conservation impact. A comment on Schusser 2012: Who determines biodiversity? An analysis of actors' power and interests in community forestry in Namibia
(2014)The paper ‘Who determines biodiversity?’ concludes that community forestry contributes to improvement of biodiversity and that this outcome is shaped by certain powerful actors. We do not find that these conclusions are ... -
Towards a more balanced view on the potentials of locally-based monitoring
(2014)The literature on locally-based monitoring in the context of conservation of ecosystems and natural resources in developing countries displays a great deal of optimism about its prospects as a low-cost approach to gather ... -
Capacity Development in the Lake Victoria Basin, East Africa
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Who benefits from taxation of forest products in Nepal's community forests?
(2014)This paper is concerned with who benefits from taxation of forest products in Nepal's community forests. The objectives of the study are two-fold; to document who benefits from community forestry user groups' (CFUG) financing ... -
Status and future of large marine ecosystems of the Indian Ocean: A Report of the International Symposium and Workshop
(University of Nairobi, 1995) -
Key elements of fisheries management on Lake Victoria
(University of Nairobi, 2002)The fisheries of Lake Victoria have always been dynamic and the relevant authorities have continually tried to manage them. During the second half of the last century, numerous changes took place and fisheries managers had ... -
The importance of local forest benefits: Economic valuation of Non-Timber Forest Products in the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania
(2014-01)Understanding the spatial distribution of the quantity and economic value of Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) collection gives insight into the benefits that local communities obtain from forests, and can inform decisions ... -
Identification Of A Synthetic Peptide Inducing Cross-reactive Antibodies Binding To Rhipicephalus (boophilus) Decoloratus, Rhipicephalus (boophilus) Microplus, Hyalomma Anatolicum Anatolicum And Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus Bm86 Homologues
(University of Nairobi, 2009)The BM86 antigen, originally identified in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, is the basis of the only commercialized anti-tick vaccine. The long-term goal of our study is to improve BM86 based vaccines by induction of ... -
Tenure and Forest Income: Observations from a Global Study on Forests and Poverty
(2014)We explore the relationship between tenure and forest income in 271 villages throughout the tropics. We find that state owned forests generate more forest income than private and community-owned forests both per household ... -
X-Ray Fluorescence-Analyzed Mineral Micronutrient DensityVariation Among Kenyan Local Vegetables
(2014)In Africa staple cereal foods are often eaten along with the African Leafy Vegetables (ALVs) rendering meals rich in micronutrients. To increase the mineral micronutrient value, it is imperative to intensify their cultivation ... -
Determinants of choice of compliance arrangements with globalgap standards among french and snow peas farmers in central and eastern Kenya
(2011-09)Compliance with GlobalGAP standards is considered as the only option through which smallholder farmers can access competitive export produce market. However, very little is known about the determinants of farmers' choice ... -
Cost-efficient nutrient sources for tissue culture of cassava (manihot esculenta crantz)
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Tissue culture technology has been utilized in many countries in the production of disease-free planting materials for many crops including cassava. The application of this technology to a wide array of crops is, however, ... -
Response of canning navy bean to application of fertilizers and pesticides
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Low soil fertility, insect pests and diseases are the major constraints to improvement of canning navy bean productivity in Kenya. A study was conducted at the University of Nairobi's Kabete Field Station during 2010 ... -
Insect species assosiated with african indigenous leafy vegetables (amaranthus hybridus and solanum scabrum) in Taita district, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)The African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (AlLY's) form a substantial proportion of the diets of most Kenyans. They are known to have a good yield potential and ability to address food insecurity and nutritional problems ...
