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Quality and yield of Snap Bean lines developed for multiple disease resistance
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Angular leaf spot, anthracnose and rust are a major constraint to snap bean
(Phaseolus vulgaris) production and development of varieties with multiple
disease resistance would assist farmers reduce reliance on fungicide ...
Transferring striga resistance genes into farmer preferred sorghum variety in Rwanda
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Striga hermonthica is one of the major constraints of sorghum production
world-wide and particularly in eastern province of Rwanda. In this study, 5
Striga resistance Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) from a resistance donor ...
Evaluation of sweetpotato varieties for resistance to sweet potato virus disease and adaptability
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Sweetpotato virus disease (SPVD) is caused by dual infection of the aphidborne
sweetpotato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV) and the whitefly-borne
sweetpotato chlorotic stunt virus (SPCSV) and it greatly reduces tuber ...
Preharvest cultural practices affect postharvest quality attributes of banana fruits, Musa spp
(Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)
Preharvest factors including agro-ecological conditions, cultural practices and
crop variety selection greatly impact fruit quality potential at harvest and
postharvest longevity. In this study, quality attributes of ...
Innovative teaching and learning approaches that promote the development of sustainable agricultural
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Transforming agricultural education in Universities is critical to enable them to
contribute to the realization of Vision 2030 for the agriculture sector. Since the mid
1980's faculties of agriculture have experienced ...
Factors affecting adoption of Nerica rice by smallholder farmers in Mwea, Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
In the past decade, a lot of emphasis has been placed on revitalizing agriculture
as the engine for economic growth in Kenya. Technological advancements
such as introduction of NERICA rice are necessary for agricultura ...
Predisposing factors to aflatoxin contamination of maize in Eastern Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Maize is the staple diet of majority of Kenyan population but repeated
outbreaks of mycotoxin poisoning in Eastern Kenya is a major food safety
constraint. This study was conducted to determine maize production and
handling ...
Effects of Silver Thiosulphate pretreatments on harvested lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) cut flowers
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
This study aimed at developing postharvest pretreatments for improving vase
life and display quality oflisianthus cut flowers. Equally spaced doses (0, 0.25,
0.5, and 0.75 mMAg) ofsilverthiosulphate (STS) pretreatments ...
Evaluation of resistance of Snap Bean varieties to bean fly
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), an important export crop for Kenya,
experiences high pest infestations leading farmers to use highly persistent
pesticides resulting in produce rejection due to high pesticide residues. A ...
The potential of cassava value chain in enhancing food security and income generation by small holder farmers in Kenya
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)
Africa is the biggest user and producer of cassava (Manihot Esculenta), the
World's fourth ranking energy crop and staple food for around one billion
people in 105 different countries of the World. However, despite ...