Makau, Christopher M.; Towett, Philemon K.; Kanui, Titus I.; Abelson, Klas S.(2023-11-27)
Comparative studies using reptiles as experimental animals in pain research could expand our knowledge on the evolution and adaptation of pain mechanisms. Currently, there are no data reported on the involvement of ...
Muasya, Reuben M.; Ogutu, M. O.; Owuoche, J. O.; Ouma, G.(2012)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaries) is an important crop in Kenya. Good quality seed availability for farmers is usually a major constraint. Bean seed quality is often affected by soil deficient nutrients and suboptimal ...
Muasya, Reuben M.; Ng'ang'a, M. N.; Omami, E.; Ohiokpehai, O.(2009-01)
Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is an important indigenous vegetable in Kenya, yet factors affecting leaf yield have not been fully investigated. Besides being rich in micronutrients, it has several medicinal properties compared ...
Application of water and effluent to boost agricultural production is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in the Waimate District; a drought prone region traditionally associated with extensive sheep farming, but now ...
The demand for increased food production has led to enhanced use of “external inputs” like chemicals, fertilizers, irrigation and effluent to boost yields. This has often been accompanied by unintended negative impacts on ...
The world is changing: the evidence is all around us. Markets are growing and becoming
more competitive and dynamic. The systems and methods that once served to hold
organizations together are now more likely to inhibit ...
There are debates whether Khat is a contributor to divorce and family break ups and social disorder like crimes and theft. This is corroborated by constant media highlights. For example, Mungai (1983) Khat consumption ...
Masila, Samson M.; Kauti, Matheaus K.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.(2019)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of land degradation on agricultural land use, planning and management in Kalama Division, Machakos County; and specifically determined farmers’ considerations of land ...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of land degradation on agricultural land use, planning and management in Kalama Division, Machakos County; and specifically determined farmers’ considerations of land ...
Kariuki, Patrick C.; Kathumo, V. M.; Gachene, C. K. K.; Gicheru, P. T.(2011-12)
The hydrological response of catchment areas to rainfall depends on the interplay between climatic, geological and land use variables. Understanding how land use activities and climatic factors influence stream flow enables ...
Kariuki, Patrick C.; Gachene, C. K. K.; Gicheru, P. T.; Kathumo, V. M.(2011)
The hydrological response of catchment areas to rainfall depends on the interplay between climatic, geological and land use variables. Understanding how land use activities and climatic factors influence stream flow enables ...
Mburu, Mary W. K.; Kivuva, Benjamin M.; Maina, Jedidah M.; Murdoch, Alistair J.(Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE), 2014)
Light and water are among essential resources required for production of photosynthates in plants. A study on the
effects of weeding regimes and maize planting density on light and water use was conducted during the ...
Muasya, Reuben M.; Kamotho, G. N.; Mathenge, P. W.; Dulloo, M. E.(2013)
Cleome gynandra L. is gaining popularity for its importance in human nutrition. In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed a renewed interest in production of this local vegetable. The prevalence of obesity, HIV and AIDs and ...
According to the Kenya Publishers Association (K.P.A) there are forty-one companies
engaged in book publication and have a clientele base all over East African Community
(EAC) and across the world. The ...
According to the Kenya Publishers Association (K.P.A) there are forty-one companies
engaged in book publication and have a clientele base all over East African Community
(EAC) and across the world. The companies have a ...
Businesses operate in a world in which information is more readily and publicly available
than ever before. Thanks to the development of the Internet, information on market
trends, legislation, customers, ...
Kamotho, G. N.; Mathenge, P. W.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Dulloo, M. E.(2014)
Cleome gynandra (L.) is a weed that grows throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. In Kenya it is gradually
being domesticated and grown as a vegetable that is used in many culinary systems for its remarkable
nutritional ...