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Crop production in water scarce environments: getting the most out of localised drip irrigation systems.
Gachene, CKK; Sijali, IV; Kamau, Mercy; Okoth, L (University of NairobiDepartment Of Land Resource Management And Agricultural Technology, 2010-07) -
The Disappearing Forest: A case study of trends in land use and land cove r change of the threatened Lower Tana River Forest Complex, Coastal Kenya.
Gachene, CKK; Okelo, JJ; Ngigi, M; Kathumo, V (University of NairobiDepartment Of Land Resource Management And Agricultural Technology, 20-04-12)The main cause of land use and land cover changes (LULCC) is through changes in the way human beings use and manage their land resources. One of the most vulnerable natural resources most threatened by human beings is ... -
Effect Of Vegetative Macro Contour Lines On Soil Moisture Conservation And Crop Performance In Eastern Province, Kenya
Baaru, MW; Gachene, CKK; Onwonga, R; Mbuvi, JP (University of NairobiDepartment Of Land Resource Management And Agricultural Technology, 14-10-11) -
Examples of agroforestry systems in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya.
Gichuki, FN; Mungai, DN; Gachene, CKK; Thomas, DB (University of Nairobi,Department of soil science,, 2000)This paper explores the potential of agroforestry in arid and semi-arid areas, presents various management practices and identifies a suitable agroforestry extension programme. Natural, social and economic environments, ... -
Kenya Soil Survey and Department of Soil Science
Gachene, CKK; Barber, RG (University of Nairobi,Department of soil science,, 1983) -
Modelling soil organic matter dynamics in the Kabete long-term experiment in Kenya
Mugendi, D; kironchi, G; Gicheru, PT; Gachene, CKK; macharia, PN; Mburu, M; Mureithi, J; Maina, F (University of Nairobi,Department of land resource management and agricultural technology,, 2005)n order to meet the challenges of increasing food production, many agricultural production technologies are being developed and recommended for use by the small- scale fanners who are also the main agricultural producers ... -
Performance of Zea mays grown under short term duration fallow systems
Rutunga, V; Karanja, NK; Gachene, CKK; Palm, C (University of NairobiCollege of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2002) -
Response of snapbean to inorganic N-fertilizer and farm and Manure in Mwea
Wangechi, S.W; Chemining’wa, G.N; Nderitu, J.H; Gachene, CKK (University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2007) -
The role of green manure legumes in smallholders farming systems in Kenya
Mureithi, JG; Gachene, CKK; Ojiem, J (University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2002) -
Sedimentation problems of Masinga reservoir.
Otieno, FAO; Maingi, SM; Gichuki, FN; Mungai, DN; Gachene, CKK; Thomas, DB (Department of Crop Science, University of Nairobi, 1993)This paper examines the land use patterns in the upper Tana river basin, Kenya, and the resultant erosion that is responsible for the continued loss of storage capacity of the Masinga reservoir. The main Tana branch of the ... -
Water harvesting for crop production: Isiolo case study.
Gichuki, FN; Mungai, DN; Gachene, CKK; Burgess, S (University of Nairobi,Department of soil science,, 2000)The different techniques that have been used for water harvesting in Kenya and other parts of the world are described and the way in which runoff water can be used for crop growth is demonstrated. The paper also reports ...