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Management of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici and root-knot nematode disease complex in tomato by use of antagonistic fungi, plant resistance and neem
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)
Simultaneous infestation with root-knot nematodes (RKN) and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (FOL) leads to formation of a disease complex that increases crop losses than effect of either RKN or FOL. In this study a ...
Effect of dietary inclusion of small quantities of Mucuna pruriens seed meal on sexual behavior, semen characteristics, and biochemical parameters in rabbit bucks (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The aim of this work was to investigate the effects of Mucuna pruriens seed meal (MSM) on sexual behavior, semen, and biochemical parameters in rabbit bucks. Twenty-four 12-week-old rabbit bucks weighing 1002 to 1156 g ...
Breeding runner bean for short‐day adaptation, grain yield, and disease resistance in eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.), also known as butter bean in Kenya, is a
high value vegetable and grain crop traditionally grown in high altitudes (>1,800 m)
of eastern Africa for domestic consumption and processing. ...
Breeding second-generation biofortified bean varieties for Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Micronutrient malnutrition is one of the most serious health challenges facing vast sectors of Africa's population, particularly resourcepoor women and children. Development and utilization of droughttolerant, biofortified ...
Climate Change Effects on Crop Production in Yatta Sub-county: Farmer Perceptions and Adaptation Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
In Yatta sub-County, a semi-arid land, there is scanty information on the causes and
effects of climate change, as well as agricultural adaptation strategies. This scanty
information assessment of climate related risks, ...
Influence of Crop Age on Nutritional Quality and Hydrogen Cyanide Levels of Roots From Popular Coastal Kenyan Cassava Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Cassava is an important crop in coastal Kenya commonly harvested at 12 months after planting but earlier during food shortages. There is limited information that addresses the effect of early harvesting on root quality ...
Influence of Inlet Drying Air Temperature and Milk Flow Rate on the Physical, Optical and Thermal Properties of Spray-dried Camel Milk Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The influence of milk flow rate and inlet drying air temperature on the physical, optical and thermal properties of laboratory spray-dried camel milk powders is investigated. The physical, thermal and optical properties ...
Marker-assisted gamete selection for multiple disease resistance and grain yield in inter-gene pool and inter-racial populations of common bean
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Broadening the genetic base of existing breeding populations is crucial for increasing
the variability and the chance of finding more promising genotypes. This study aimed
at evaluating the agronomic performance and ...
Genotype x environment interactions on seed yield of inter-racial common bean lines in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Determination of yield stability is critical in identifying new common bean cultivars with either specific or broad adaptation in target environments. This study aimed to assess genotype by environment (g x e) effects on ...
Factors enabling the participation of women in income sharing among banana (musa spp.) producing households in South Imenti, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The growing demand for banana coupled with the introduction of
better planting material in the last decade has led to increased
area under banana production and commercialization. Just like
most subsistence crops, banana ...