Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Wachira, P.M."

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    • Effect Of Ph On Suitability Of Substrates For　Oyster Mushroom (pleurotus Ostreatus) Cultivation 

      Odero, G.M.; Mutitu, E.W.; Kimenju, J.W.; Maina, W.M.; Wachira, P.M. (2011)
      Pleurotus ostreatus (Fr.) Kummer is a primary decomposer that can be grown on many readily available lignocellulosic materials. However, pH of the substrate is one of the key factors that affect its mycelial growth and ...

    • Impact Of Land Use Intensity On Selected Soil Organisms In Taita And Embu Benchmark Sites, Kenya 

      Kimenju, J.W.; Wachira, P.M.; Karanja, N.K.; Okoth, S.A.; Kahindi, J.P.H.; Jefwa, J.M; Nyamasyo, G.N; Muya, E.; Mutsotso, B.; Gikungu, M.; Kibberenge, M.; Roimen, H. (2011)
      Land use intensification leads to soil degradation and consequently to loss of biodiversity and more specifically to soil biodiversity. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of land use change on selected soil ...

    • Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated With Coffee In Kenya 

      Nzesya, J.M.; Kimenju, J.W.; Muiru, W.M.; Mutua, G.K.; Wachira, P.M. (2011)
      This study was conducted with the aim of determining whether plant parasitic nematodes were contributing to the decline in productivity of coffee. A survey was undertaken using a questionnaire which was administered to ...