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Proceedings of the 2014 Scientific Conference and industrialization confrerence and exhibition held in november 2014

JKUAT, Sceintific Conference (2014-12-08)

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology > The Ninth JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference The Ninth JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Industrialization Conference DATES: ...
THE ROLE OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT ON AN ORGANIZATION’S PERFORMANCE: A Case Study of Cooperative Bank; Head Office

Wanjiru, Beatrice Wangari (COHRED JKUAT, 2016-05-16)

The purpose of this study was primarily based on finding out the role of strategic procurement in an organization’s performance, in my case, the performance of Cooperative Bank of Kenya. The overriding philosophy which ...
Nanotechnology: The magic bullet towards attainment of Kenya’s Vision 2030 on industrialization

Gatebe, Erastus (JASGT, jkuat, 2016-07-11)
PATHOGENICITY OF ISOLATES OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA TO THE BANANA WEEVIL COSMOPOLITES SORDIDUS

C. A. Omukoko1, 2, K. N. Maniania2, J. M Wesonga3, E. M. Kahangi4 and L. S Wamocho5 1,3,4,5Department of Horticulture Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya 2International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Kenya (JASGT, jkuat, 2016-07-11)

Bananas constitute a major staple food crop for millions of people in developing countries, providing energy as well as important vitamins and minerals. It’s production in Kenya has been on the decline due to, among other ...
EFFECT OF SUBSEQUENT STORAGE OF TUBEROSE (POLIANTHES TUBEROSA L.) BULBS AFTER LOW TEMPERATURE PRE - TREATMENT IMPROVES GROWTH, PERCENT SPROUTING AND CUT FLOWER QUALITY

Watako, A.O; Ngamau, K (JASGT, jkuat, 2016-07-11)

Abstract During peak planting time in commercial tuberose cut flower production lack of seed materials occasionally occur. Most producers also source planting materials which have not been adequately stored resulting ...
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

Kahangi, Esther Murugi DVC RPE (9th JKUAT Scientifc Conference, 2016-09-05)

Prof. E. M. Kahangi Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Production and Extension Division, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Ladies and gentlemen, I take this opportunity to welcome you to the Ninth ...
NUTRITIONAL DIVERSITY OF MEAT AND EGGS OF FIVE POULTRY SPECIES IN KENYA

Unknown author (JKUAT, 2017-04-11)

Poultry production is a major source of livelihood to many Kenyans with a significant role in nutrition and food security. Wild birds have been harvested from forests and consumed for long because of health claims but the ...
FIELD CALIBRATION OF LIME REQUIREMENT SOIL TESTS FOR ACID NITISOLS AND FERRALSOLS OF KENYA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A QUICK LIME ESTIMATION TEST KIT

Mugai, E N (JKUAT, 2017-04-12)

The beneficial effects of liming acid soils (pH< 5.5) have been proven beyond doubt. However the problem of how much lime to apply has always faced farmers. With the main objective to assess the lime estimation methods ...
EVALUATION OF SEED QUALITY OF COLLECTED SPIDERPLANT (Cleome gynandra L.) ACCESSIONS IN VARIOUS REGIONS OF KENYA

Odongo, D.; Wesonga, J.; Abukutsa-Onyango, M. (JKUAT, 2017-04-12)

Spiderplant is an important African Indigenous Vegetable especially in Kenya with its popularity fast spreading due to its nutritional and medicinal values. Optimum stand establishment and maximum yield potential of ...
NUTRITIONAL AND MICROBIAL EVALUATION OF FRESH, SOLAR, SMOKED, AND FRY DRIED FISH SPECIES OFF KENYAN MARINE COAST

Ogongo, B. O.; Odote, P. M. O (JKUAT, 2017-04-12)

The study investigated nutritional and microbial load status of fresh, solar, smoked, and fry dried Siganus (Rabbit) fish species. Nutritive quality parameters such as moisture, protein, fat, ash, carbohydrates, and ...
IDENTIFICATION, NUTRITIONAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL DESCRIPTION OF EDIBLE WILD CACTUS VARIETIES FROM KENYA

Mutwa, N K; Owino, W O; Sila, D N (JKUAT, 2017-04-12)

Edible cactus is considered to have a promising commercial application in the food industry due to its nutritive composition and drought resistant nature. However, knowledge on the nutritive composition of edible cactus ...
EFFICIENCY OF PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING MICROORGANISMS ON THE GROWTH PADDY RICE

Mwashasha, R. M.; Hunja, M.; Kahangi, E. M. (JKUAT, 2017-04-12)

PAlbasnttr aGcrto wth Promoting Microorganisms (PGPMs) are beneficial organisms found in the plant eco-systems and ennithroagnecne apnladn sty ngtrhoewstizhe. gTrhoewirt ha pbriloitmy ottoin gso hluobrmiliozen etsh seu ...
USE OF BIO-NANOCOMPOSITES IN ENHANCING BACTERIAL WILT PLANT RESISTANCE, TOMATO PRODUCTION AND WATER CONSERVATION IN GREENHOUSE FARMING

Gatahi, D M; Wanyika, H; A W Kihurani; Ateka, E; Kavoo, A (JKUAT, 2017-04-12)

This study was conducted to examine the effects of bio-nanocomposites in increasing bacterial wilt resistance, growth and development and water conservation in tomato production in a greenhouse. The experiment was conducted ...
A REVIEW ON MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NORMAL CONCRETE PARTIALLY REPLACED WITH RECYCLED CERAMICS AGGREGATES

Odero, B. J.; Mutuku, R. N.; Kabubo, C. K. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

The quantities of ceramic wastes in our nation have been on the increase significantly (approx. 45.9 tonnes annually in Nairobi) without consideration for potential reuse or recycling, increasing the risk to public health ...
A STUDY OF AN URBAN DOMESTIC COMPOSITE LOAD MODEL SUITABLE FOR SOLAR PV AND GRID HYBRID SYSTEM

Kidegho, G. G.; Mbogho, M. S.; Muriithi, M. C. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

In every power supply system, the load is a major component to the system voltage stability. For this reason, load modeling is done to predict the behavior of the load. The load behavior in a power system directly affects ...
ADOPTION AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) BY SMALL ENTERPRISES IN THIKA TOWN, KENYA

Mokaya, S. O.; Njuguna, E. W. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

Information and communications technology (ICT) has assumed a critical role in facilitating socio-economic development in many countries. The contribution of ICT to enterprise development has been recognized and many ...
A SURVEY OF PESTICIDE USE AND APPLICATION PATTERNS AMONG FARMERS: A CASE STUDY FROM SELECTED HORTICULTURAL FARMS IN RIFT VALLEY AND CENTRAL PROVINCES, KENYA

Nyakundi, W. O.; Magoma, G.; Ochora, J.; Nyende, A. B. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

About 25-35% loss in agricultural produce is caused by pests and diseases which can be controlled by use of pesticides. These pesticides kill or deter the destructive activity of the target organism and they posses’ ...
AGRONOMIC DIVERSITY AMONG RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) LINES IN A GERMPLASM COLLECTION FROM KENYA

Mwangi, J. K.; Murage, H.; Ateka, E. M.; Nyende, A. B. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

Landraces are precious genetic resources, because they contain huge genetic variability which can be used to complement and broaden the gene pool of advanced genotypes. Knowledge of the genetic diversity and population ...
AMINOGLYCOSIDE MODIFYING ENZYMES DETECTED IN STRAINS OF ESCHERICHIA, KLEBSIELLA, PSEUDOMONAS AND ACINETOBACTER IMPLICATED IN INVASIVE INFECTIONS IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Ndegwa, D. W.; Budambula, N. L. M.; Kariuki, S.; Revathi, G.; Kiiru, J. N. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

Aminoglycoside resistance through the production of aminoglycoside modifying enzymes (AMEs) is common and thus of clinical importance. The presence of AMEs genes in gram-negative bacteria on plasmids, transposons ...
AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF PRIVATE COLLEGES IN MOMBASA USING PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL

Mzera, U. J. M. (JKUAT, 2017-04-18)

Liberalization and commercialization of the education sector has paved the way for the opening of many private colleges. This has therefore impacted on the state of competition in these training institutions. For private ...

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