Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Wachira, PM"
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Change in diversity and abundance of nematode destroying fungi in land use under irrigation in selected small scale irrigation schemes in Kenya
Wachira, PM; Kimenju, JW; Otipa, M (University of Nairobi, 2015): Intensity of land cultivation is usually associated with increase in crop production and loss of soil biodiversity or its function. This study was conducted to determine the effect of intensity of land use under irrigation ... -
Diversity of nematodes and nematode destroying fungi as influenced by land use in Taita Taveta, Kenya.
Wachira, PM; Kimenju, JW; Okoth, SA; Kiarie, JW (University of Nairobi,, 2013)Land intensification is thought to lead to soil degradation and consequently to loss of soil biodiversity. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of land use on nematode community and nematode destroying fungi in Taita ... -
Effect of Land Use on Abundance and Diversity of Nematode Destroying Fungi and Soil Nematodes in Embu County, Kenya
Wachira, PM; Kimenju, JW; Okoth, SA; Wangu, JW; Ng’ang’a, TM (2014)Belowground biodiversity is one of the key indicators of the sustainability of a land use. This study sought to document the occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in an area characterized by small ... -
Influence of weather on the incidence of aflatoxigenic fungi at pre-harvest stage of maize value chain in Makueni, Kenya
Karanja, LW; Wachira, PM; Muthomi, JW; Phiri, NA; Mutegi, CK; Kanampiu, F; Wagacha, JM; Nzioka, HS; Gikaru, AK; et.al (University of Nairobi, 2015-05-07) -
Occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana production zones in Maragua, Kenya
Wachira, PM; Kimenju, JW; Kiarie, JW; Kihurani, AW; Mwaniki, SW (University of Nairobi., 2013)The occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana based farming systems was investigated in Maragua, Kenya. The ultimate aim of the study is to harness the potential of these beneficial fungi in the control ...