Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences: Recent submissions
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Management of aphids and aphid-transmitted viruses in stored seed potatoes in Kenya
(2008-08)This study was carried out in two storage seasons viz. May to August 2002 and November 2002 to February 2003 to determine effectiveness of insecticides (bifenthrin, dimethoate, mineral oil, pirimiphos-methyl plus permethrin) ... -
Effect of organic and in organic fertilisers on yield and quality of amaranth in sub-Saharan Africa
(African crop science society, 2011-10)This study was designed to evaluate the influence of manure and mineral fertilization on yield, Kjeldahl nitrogen (as protein equivalents), Vitamin C and nitrate accumulation in Amaranthus hypochondriacus. The vegetables ... -
Identification of suitable parents and temperatures for breeding Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato virus X (PVX) resistant potatoes
(2011)Mixed infection of Potato virus Y (PVY) and Potato virus X (PVX) together with other potato viruses have the potential of causing yield losses of up to 80 % in the major varieties grown in Kenya. In search for suitable ... -
Pattern of origin of anterior inferior cerebellar artery in a black Kenyan population
(2014-09-02)Background: Pattern of origin of anterior inferior artery is important in interpretation of posterior circulatory stroke and during posterior cranial fossa surgery for aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, tumors, ... -
Efficacy of activebag® packaging on postharvest quality of purple passion fruit (passiflora edulis Sims)
(2014-08-17)Water loss after harvest results in wilting and shrivelling and is one of the major causes of postharvest losses in perishables. Passion fruit is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality ... -
Real time PCR mediated determination of the spontaneous occurrence of sorghum bicolor alleles in wild sorghum populations
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Effects of phosphorous on growth and yield of snowpeas (pisum sativum var. oregon sugar pod ii)
(2015-07-31)Two field experiments were carried out concurrently at the Faculty of Agriculture, Field station farm, University of Nairobi in March-July 2000 (season I) and June-September 2000 (season II) to determine the effect of ... -
Cyanogenic content, aflatoxin level and quality of dried cassava chips and flour sold in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya
(KALRO, 2015-12-20)Cassava is a staple food for approximately 800 million people in the world. However, it poses food safety risks to the consumers due to naturally occurring cyanogenic glucosides. Thirty six samples of cassava products ... -
Microbiological safety and quality of dried cassava chips and flour sold in the Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya
(African Crop Science Society (Uganda), 2016)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is rich in carbohydrates and is the third most important source of calories, in the tropics. The handling and processing practices of cassava roots expose them to microbial contamination. The ... -
Effects of Urban Agriculture on poverty reduction in Mombasa County, Kenya
(JKUAT, 2016)Urban Agriculture has served as a vital input in the livelihood strategies of urban households in Mombasa, Kenya. Urban dwellers rely on the market for food but with the tremendous surge in food prices beyond the reach ... -
Effect of packaging material on shelf Life and quality of ware potato tubers stored at ambient tropical temperatures
(Springer Netherlands, 2018-09-01)The effect of seven packaging materials (transparent perforated and non-perforated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bags, black perforated and non-perforated low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bags, nylon gunny sacks, khaki ... -
Growth and nutrient content of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) in acidic soils of south western Kenya
(2018-11-10)Field experiments were carried out in Kericho East (0°22' S, 35°17' E) and Bomet central (0°47' S, 35°21' E) to determine the effects of liming and phosphorous (P) fertiliser on nodulation, growth, yield and nutrient content ... -
Effect of packaging materials on weight loss and nutrient quality changes of rechanded sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas Poir) during short-term storage
(2004)The effects of packaging materials on weight loss and nutrient quality changes of recharged submerged in clean tap water) sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas Poir) roots during storage were determined. Sweet potatoes from two ... -
Botanical composition and selective feeding by goats in the semi-arid Lands of central-eastern Kenya
(2013)Botanical composition of University of Nairobi’s Machang’a Field Station, Mbeere, in the Semi-arid Central-Eastern rangelands of Kenya was inventoried by reconnaissance survey. Relative abundance of the various plant ... -
Effects of early and late harvest on agronomic performance and stability of late blight resistant (R-gene Free) Potato genotypes
(Korean Society of Crop Science and Springer., 2014-06-01)Late blight is an important constraint to potato production and genotype resistance is an effective disease control mesure. Ten late blight resistant potato genotypes (R-gene free) were assessed for yield performance and ... -
The population structure of wild sorghum species in agro-ecological zones of Western Kenya
(2015)There is need to understand the genetic structure of wild sorghums that grow alongside cultivated traditional sorghum varieties in order to assess the potential effect of crop genes in wild populations. In this study, 175 ... -
Sensory attributes of coffee under different shade regimes and levels of management
(2015)Despite coffee bean physical and beverage quality attributes being inherent factors, the environment, which includes crop management factors, can play a major role in determining their expression. This study was conducted ... -
Efficacy of 1–methylcyclopropene in purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) as affected by dosage and maturity stage
(2015-04-13)The study was conducted to determine the efficacy of two 1–MCP application regimes (2 ppm for 24 hours and 4 ppm for 12 hours) to extend the shelf life of passion fruits. The fruits were harvested at two stages of maturity ... -
Dynamic risk model for Rift Valley fever outbreaks in Kenya based on climate and disease outbreak data
(PAGEpress-Geospatial Health, 2015-10-18)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonotic disease that occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula, with heavy impact in affected countries. Outbreaks are episodic and related to ... -
Effects of phosphorous on growth and yield of snowpeas (Pisum sativum var. oregon sugar pod II)
(2015-07-31)Two field experiments were carried out concurrently at the Faculty of Agriculture, Field station farm, University of Nairobi in March-July 2000 (season I) and June-September 2000 (season II) to determine the effect of ...