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Amplification of 1-amino-cyclopropane-1-carboxylic (ACC) deaminase from plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in Striga-infested soil
(Academic Journals (Kenya), 2003)
Experiments were conducted in pots to determine the growth effect of different rhizobacteria on maize
under Striga hermonthica infestation. Three bacteria were selected based on their plant growth
promoting effects. Whole ...
Socio-economic characteristics and the performance of women-owned enterprises in Mumias town
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
This study examines how socio-economic characteristics affect the performance of women owned enterprises in Mumias town. This study builds upon the premise that differences in socio- economic characteristics affects ...
“Retirement lost”—the new role of the elderly as caretakers for orphans in western Kenya
(Kluwer Academic Publisher, 2003-03-01)
A study on the new role of the elderly as caretakers of orphans was conducted in a rural part of Kenya applying a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. One out of three children had lost at least one biological ...
PROCEEDINS OF THE THIRD WORKSHOP ON SUSTAINABLE HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE TROPICS
(Maseno University, 2003)
Millenium development goals include reducing the proportion of people who suffer from hunger and poverty. To
achieve this goal the horticultural sector cannot be left out and therefore can play an important part in ...
The social and economic contributions of the united nations system in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2003)
This project examines the social and economic contributions of the UN system in Kenya since independence. The focus of the study is on the agency specific contributions towards social and economic development. These ...