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Breeding Drought Tolerant Bean Varieties In Eastern Africa
(2011)Development of drought resistant varieties is one of the most important strategies for coping with frequent droughts in bean production areas in eastern Africa. Drought resistant bean varieties are particularly important ... -
Growth characteristics of two tropical forest species Warburgia ugandensis and Polyscias fulva seedlings grown under contrasting light conditions
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)Growth parameters for seedlings of two forest trees, Warburgia ugandensis and Polyscias fulva, were measured under various light growth conditions. Leaf area and plant height were significantly higher under low light (< ... -
Brand Personality and the Evolution of Destination Kenya during the Colonial Period
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper offers an intellectual discourse for destination managers by exploring alternative branding approaches used during the colonial period in Kenya, now that the image is under siege both internally through ... -
Building a Humane Society’: An Intellectual Sketch of H. Odera Oruka
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper discusses Odera Oruka’s philosophical work from the perspective of its emphasis on the ‘practical’ impetus that Oruka himself underlined. In different ways, his various projects - his sage philosophy, his ... -
African and Non-African Time: To Contrast or not to Contrast? The Geo-political Convenience of Conceptual Dichotomization
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This essay offers a critique of the controversial proposal that peculiarities in African thought concerning time have a negative impact upon African economic development. The proposal under scrutiny takes the form of two ... -
NPP Grassland: Nairobi, Kenya, 1984-1994
(University Of Nairobi, 1996)Net primary production of a savanna grassland in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, was determined from 1984 to 1994 by monitoring monthly dynamics of live biomass and dead matter, above and below ground, together with monthly ... -
Baseline survey on interventions in upgrading animal health and production in ASALS of Marsabit County, Marsabit, Kenya
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Opportunity for university intervention in upgrading animal health service industry
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Breeding Beans for Drought Tolerance, Multiple Disease Resistance, Nutritional and Canning Quality in Kenya
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Implementation of Value Chain Development Training Curricula at Selected Universities in Kenya
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Management of snap bean pests by integrating seed dressing, foliar sprays and intercropping with maize
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Utilization Of Cultural Methods For Controlling Aphid Vectors Of Passion fruit Viruses
(2011)Passionfruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is an important fruit crop that is grown mainly by small scale farmers for nutrition, employment creation and income generation. Insect pests and diseases, high establishment costs, ... -
Status and spread of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt in Kenya
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Proximate composition of Rastrineobola argentea (Dagaa) of Lake Victoria-Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Proximate composition analysis for crude lipid content, crude protein content, moisture content, total ash content and dry weight of Dagaa (Rastrineobola argentea): a small pelagic fish which constitutes one of the main ... -
Effect of Incorporating Lablab Residues on Bean Root Rot and Chafer Grub
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Mat Rehabilitation of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt Infected orchards in Epidemic Areas of Western Kenya
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Genotype-environment Interactions Of Jatropha Curcas Growth And Yield Components
(2011)Seeds harvested from Jatropha curcas L can be used as raw material for biodiesel and bioenergy. The potential to spur rural economy and create a state of self sustainability is immense. Successful commercial cultivation ... -
Antimicrobial flavonoids and diterpenoids from Dodonaea angustifolia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)The surface exudates of the leaves of Dodonaea angustifolia from Ngong forest population (6 km from Nairobi city center, Kenya) demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Gram-negative (Escherichia coli), Gram-positive ...
