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MODELLING GROWTH AND YIELD OF PLANTATION-GROWN Cupressus lusitanica AND Pinus patula IN CENTRAL REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
In this study, forest inventory data as well as data from destructive sampling of Cupressus lusitanica and Pinus patula from Central Kenya was used to develop growth and yield models for the two species. The main aim of ...
EVALUATING FOREST SAMPLING SCHEMES FOR SELECTED NATURAL FOREST TYPES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
This study determined and compared relative efficiency of commonly used sampling designs, intensities and plot sizes in assessing tropical natural forests. Relative efficiencies of random and systematic sampling designs ...
Assessment of Duckweed Supplement Diet to Fishmeal on the Growth Performance of Oreochromis niloticus Fingerlings
(AER Journal, 2019)
Oreochromis niloticus is the most cultured fish in tropical freshwater aquaculture systems
and second most cultured fish after carps in the world. In Kenya, Oreochromis niloticus has
potential in eradicating hunger and ...
Biological aspects of Schilbe intermedius (Ruppell, 1832) in the Nyanza Gulf of Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Lakes & Reserv, 2019)
Silver butter catfish (Schilbe intermedius) is an indigenous fish species in Lake Victoria.
It has a good economic value because of the quality and freshness of its flesh, in creasing its demand for consumption. It is ...
Growth and Nutrient Removal Efficiency of SweetWormwood (Artemisia annua) in a RecirculatingAquaculture System for Nile Tilapia(Oreochromis niloticus)
(MDPI : Wiley, 2019)
The maintenance of optimal water quality for fish production is one of the major challengesin aquaculture. Aquaponic systems can improve the quality of water for fish by removing theundesirable wastes and in turn produce ...
Some aspects of reproduction and feeding habits of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in three dams in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Lakes & Reserv, 2019)
Knowledge of the fisheries status of dams within Uasin Gishu County was needed
prior to the government's plan to introduce fish and fisheries in the area. The dams
were constructed in the 1950s and stocked with tilapia ...
A review on the status of some major fish species in Lake Victoria and possible conservation strategies
(Lakes & Reservoirs, 2019)
Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world, supports an enor mous flora and fauna biomass, with a large human population around the Lake. The
lake is a source of food (fish), water for domestic use ...
The multilevel society of a small brained bird
(Current Biology, 2019)
Animal societies can be organised in
multiple hierarchical tiers [1]. Such
multilevel societies, where stable
groups move together through the
landscape, overlapping and associating
preferentially with specifi c ...
Influence of Rainfall Fluctuations on Population Trends of Eleven Wild Herbivores in Soysambu Conservancy, Kenya
(Kenya. African Journal of Education,Science and Technology, 5(2), 1-11, 2019-09-17)
Recent studies have shown that about 70% of wildlife populations are found outside the protected areas in Kenya. In a bid to cater for this large portion of wildlife many conservancies have been established in Kenya. ...
Community Involvement in Conservation and its Implication on Poverty Alleviation
(AJEST, 2019-09)
Community involvement is a participatory approach to natural resource conservation thatcatalysesa win-win situation in conservation by enhancing biodiversity conservation and improving local livelihoods. ...