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Effect of Seed Treatment on Wheat Seed Viability and Vigour
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Use of farm-saved seed without treating encourage accumulation of seed borne
pathogens which lead to outbreak and spread of diseases that result in poor emergence,
crop stand, vigour, and reduction in yield. This study ...
Effect of storage methods of cassava planting materials on establishment and early growth vigour
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cruntz.) establishment depends on quality of planting materials. The experiment was
done to determine the effects storage and variety on crop establishment and early growth vigour. Karembo and ...
Evaluation of Resistance of Cassava Half-Sib Progenies to Cassava Mosaic Disease and Their Agronomic Performances in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by Bemisia tabaci is among the major contributors to low cassava yield in Africa and therefore requires instituting control measures. Due to genetic diversity in cassava, only clones ...
Integration of Seed Dressing, Bio-pesticides and Intercropping to Reduce Pesticide Use in Snap Bean Production
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Insect pests remain a major constratint in the production of snap beans and farmers mainly rely on synthetic
chemical pesticides to manage the insect pests and diseases. However, the introduction of maximum residue levels ...
Efficiency of Aphid and Thrips Vectors in Transmission of Maize Lethal Necrosis Viruses
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Maize lethal necrosis disease occur in major growing regions of Kenya, causing losses of up to 100% estimated at 50 million US$ in 2014/15. The study was undertaken to evaluate the efficiency of thrips and aphids in ...