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Genetic evaluation of milk yield of Bos taurus dairy breeds in Kenya
(2006-11-12)
The objective of this study was to quantify the rate of genetic progress in 305-d milk yield (MY) in Bos taurus dairy cattle breeds. The Bos taurus breeds considered were Holstein Friesian (F), Ayrshire (A), Jersey (J) and ...
Beef production in the arid and semi-arid lands of Kenya: constraints and prospects for research and development
(SAGE Publications, 2006-09)
Most of Kenya (80%) is classified as arid and semi-arid. The climatic conditions in these regions are so harsh for crops that only livestock production can thrive. These regions provide the bulk of beef consumed in the ...
Estimation of maternal covariance components for growth traits in the Sahiwal cattle
(2007)
Maternal influence on growth of artificially reared Sahiwal cattle was investigated using data from the National
Sahiwal Stud (NSS). Growth records on animals born from 1973 to 2004 were used for the analysis. The ...
Estimates of genetic Parameters for growth of Kenya Boran cattle using Random Regression models
(2006)
Data consisting of 18 884 weight records collected from 1 273 Boran cattle from birth to 24months of age were
used to estimate genetic parameters for growth of Boran cattle using random regression (RR) models under ...
Evaluation of Organic Carbon from Anaerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor Effluent as a Carbon Source for Denitrification. J Bioengineer & Biomedical Sci 7: 214. doi: 10.4172/2155 …
(2007)
The discharge of nitrate-rich effluent has adverse effect on the receiving environment and the public health of the
polluted water users. The nitrates are eliminated in a denitrification step that requires reducing power ...
Molecular Characterization of Sclerocarya birrea ICRAF Field Genebank Collections. J Phylogenetics Evol Biol 5: 190. doi: 10.4172/2329-9002.1000190 Page 2 of 8 J Phylogenetics …
(2007)
Scelerocarya birrea is an important fruit tree that is widely used by the rural populations in most regions in which it is found, for its fruits, bark, timber and even its roots. The local communities harvest the tree ...
Isolation of rhizobacteria associated with maize and assessment of their potential for use in Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. suicidal germination
(2004-11-23)
A screen-house pot experiment with commercial hybrid maize variety H511 was conducted at Kenya Sugar Research Foundation, Kisumu sub-station; Kenya. The experimental soil was infested with Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. ...
Integrated management of Striga hermonthica, stemborers, and declining soil fertility in western Kenya
(Elsevier, 2008-05-10)
Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth., stemborers, and declining soil fertility are serious threats to sustainable food production in the Lake Victoria zone of Kenya. To address these constraints, promising integrated crop ...
Assessment of four commercial watermelon cultivars and one local landrace for their response to naturally occurring diseases pests and non-pathogenic disorders in sub-humid …
(Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN), 2008)
Four commercial watermelon cultivars available in Kenya and one local landrace were evaluated for their susceptibility/resistance to naturally occurring diseases, pests and non-pathogenic disorders. The accessions included ...
Effect of intercropping maize and beans on striga incidence and grain yield
(2001-02-15)
Intercrops can smother weeds in cereal crops and improve the overall productivity. Although intercropping with beans has long been practised in the region, a practical bean population and arrangement is required in the ...