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The inheritance of yield components and beta carotene content in sweet potato
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Analysis of the gene action exhibited by an agronomic trait in crop plants is useful in the planning of an effective plant breeding program. This study sought to establish the inheritance variance of root yield components ...
Effect of intercropping maize and promiscuous Soybean on growth and yield.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
An study was carried out in Kenya to assess the suitab
ility of three promiscuous soybean varieties
(SB19, GAZELLE and TGX1990-5F) intercropped with Mai
ze (Duma 43). A randomised complete
block design ...
Quality of Farm Saved Maize (Zea mays l.) Seeds and its Effect on Field Establishment
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
– Farmer saved seed consist of inappropriate
varieties, infected seeds of poor germination potential
resulting in low seedling vigor, crop stand and high incidence
of diseases leading to poor yield. The study was conducted ...
Seed Potato Production Practices and Quality of Farm Saved Seed Potato in Kiambu and Nyandarua Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Potato production in Kenya is mainly constrained by limited supply of quality seed potato tubers. The objective of this study was to determine seed potato handling practices and quality of farm saved seed potato. A survey ...
Effect of Intercroping Maize-Soybean on Grain Quality Traits in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
An experiment was conducted in Kenya to determine the effect of intercropping maize-soybean on soybean grain
quality traits. A randomized complete block design replicated three times with seven treatments was used. ...
Biopesticides and Their Role in Sustainable Agricultural Production
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Biopesticides are derivatives of plants, microorganisms and insects. Substances from plants and animals have been used to manage diseases in crops,
animals and humans. Reliance on nature to heal nature is a practise for ...
Contribution of Seed Quality to the Occurrence of Fungal and Bacterial Diseases of Farmer Produced Common Bean in Varied Agro-Climatic Zones of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Abstract: Farmers often recycle farm saved bean seeds from previous harvest for planting in subsequent cropping seasons
resulting in reduced quality and buildup of seed borne diseases. This study investigated the quality ...