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Maize (zea mays l.) growth and yield response to tillage methods and fertilizer combinations in the Midland Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(TST, 2020-01)
The trials were set up in Busia, Embu and Kirinyaga Counties to assess the effect of tillage methods and application of different fertilizer combinations on maize productivity in the lower and upper midland agro-ecological ...
Tillage Method and Residual N, P, K, Zn, B, Mg, Ca, and S Nutrients Effect on Growth and Yield of Dry Bean Grown after the Harvest of Maize
(NST, 2020)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production is constrained majorly by drought and low soil fertility in Kenya. These limitations have never been adequately approached due to financial challenges and lack of better ...
Biochemical composition of pigeonpea genotypes in Kenya
(Southern Cross Publishers, 2019)
Pigeonpea is an important crop in semi-arid tropics and sub-tropics. The improvement and utilization of this crop in East Africa can enhance food and nutrition security. A study was carried out to examine variation in ...
Genetic inheritance of photoperiod sensitivity in Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineous L.)
(Southern Cross Publishers, 2019)
Lack of information on the mode of inheritance of photoperiod sensitivity is a constraint to genetic improvement of tropically adapted vegetable runner bean. This study was conducted to determine the inheritance of short-day ...
In vitro activity of plant extracts against some important plant pathogenic fungi of tomato
(2017)
ndiscriminate use of synthetic pesticides has resulted in loss of access to niche markets due to presence of chemical residues in fresh vegetable produce. There is need for safe alternatives to synthetic pesticides in ...
Rapid in-country sequencing of whole virus genomes to inform rabies elimination programmes
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Genomic surveillance is an important aspect of contemporary disease management but has yet to be used routinely to monitor endemic disease transmission and control in low- and middle-income countries. Rabies is an almost ...
Genetic Diversity Within African Tomato Using Next Generation Sequencing
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Full potential of African tomato has not been tapped due to lack of information regarding its characterization. The aim of this work was to study the diversity of 17 African tomato landraces collected from
Solanaceae gene ...
Effect of Cattle Manure and Calcium Ammonium Nitrogen on Growth and Leaf Yield of Local Cowpea Accessions in Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Cowpea is one of the major food crops contributing to food security and poverty alleviation
especially among women and resource-poor farmers in marginal areas in Kenya. The effect of
different concentrations of cattle ...
A Comparative Evaluation of Quality and Sensory Characteristics of 'apple' Mango Fruits Produced Under Different Agro-ecological Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The postharvest quality of fruits is greatly influenced by preharvest production conditions. In Kenya, mangos are produced under a wide range of agro-ecological zones (AEZs), from sub-humid to semi-arid. The diverse ...
Effect of 1-MCP and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the shelf life of Purple Passion (Passiflora edulis Sims).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) being highly perishable is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality. This study evaluated the efficacy of activebag® which is a new modified atmosphere ...