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Aspergillus species and Aflatoxin b1 in soil, maize grain and flour samples from semi-arid and humid regions of Kenya

Muthomi, J W; Mureithi, B K; Chemining'wa, G N; Gathumbi, J K; Mutitu, E W (2012)

Recurrent outbreaks of Aflatoxin (AF) poisoning in maize continue to exacerbate the food security crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study determined the distribution and contamination levels of Aspergillus spp. and Aflatoxin ...

Productivity of farmer-preferred maize varieties intercropped with beans in semi-arid Kenya

Kitonyo, O M; Chemining’wa, G N; Muthomi, J W (2013)

Farmers in the semi-arid regions grow drought tolerant maize varieties and practice maize-legume intercropping. A study was conducted in Machakos, Mwea and Waruhiu in 2008 short rains and 2009 long rains to determine the ...