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Studies on the physiological effects of viruses on sweet potato yield in Kenya
Njeru, R.W.; Cheramgoi, E.; Gibson, R.W.; Kiburi, Z. M.; Obudho, E.; Yobera, D.; Mburu, M. W. K. (Association of Applied BiologistsDepartment of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, 2004-08)Experiments to determine the effect of the three viruses most common on Kenyan sweet potato varieties were carried out at the University of Nairobi Kabete farm. The sweet potato varieties were Bungoma, Kemb 10 and Ex-Shimba ... -
Within-plant distribution and seasonal population dynamics of flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya
Kasina, M.; Nderitu, J.; Nyamasyo, G.; Watura, C.; Olubayo, F.; Obudho, E.; Yobera, D. (Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of NairobiSchool of Biological Science, University of Nairobi, 2009)The aim of this research was to study spatial distribution of flower thrips on French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya. Their build up and seasonal population dynamics was monitored using sticky blue colour traps ...