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The effect of introduced forage legumes on improvement of soil fertility in natural pastures of semi-arid rangelands of Kajiado District, Kenya
Macharia, Peter N; Gachene, C K K; Mureithi, J G; Kinyamario, J I; Ekaya, W N; Thuranira, E G (Department of Range Management, University of Nairobi, 2011)A two phase study was carried out from 2002 to 2005 in the semi-arid rangelands of Kajiado District, Kenya to determine the effect of introduced forage legumes on soil fertility improvement of natural pastures. During ... -
Effect of method of harvesting, storage container type and duration on seed germination of four rangeland grasses
Mnene, W N; Ekaya, W N; Kinyamario, J I; Hanson, J (Department of Range Management, University of NairobiDepartment of Botany, University of Nairobi, 2006-11)The study tested 2 techniques of harvesting pasture grass seed (hand stripping and cutting with stalks), 4 storage containers (Aluminium tins, Polythene, Cotton cloth and brown paper bags), and 10 post harvest periods of ... -
Effect of watering Frequency on Seed Germination and Seedling Performance of Four Range Grasses
Mnene, W N; Ogillo, B P; Ekaya, W N; Kinyamario, J I (University of Nairobi, 2008)Degraded rangelands resulting from continuous overgrazing, frequent drought, termites, uncontrolled burning, opportunistic cultivation and other anthropogenic factors could be rehabilitated through reseeding. However, ...