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Infectious structures and response of maize plants to invasion by Exserohilum turcicum (Pass). in compatible and incompatible host pathogen systems.
(2008)
Objective: To study the differential response of corn leaves to invasion by Exserohilum turcicum comparing compatible and incompatible host-pathogen systems. Methodology and results: Maize leaves excised from 14 day-old ...
Evaporation from soils below sparse crops in contour hedgerow agroforestry in semi -arid Kenya
(2005)
In many agricultural systems in the semi-arid tropics, crops use only a small fraction of the total rainfall. Agroforestry can greatly
reduce some losses, especially on hi II slopes, where soi I evaporation, runoff and ...
Intake of nutrients from scavengeable resources by scavenging chickens supplemented free choice with protein and energy
(2009)
A study was conducted under farm conditions and management to estimate nutrient intake from scavengeable
resources, provide information on diurnal nutrient intake and effects of supplementation with energy (maize ...
Residual Effect of Mucuna pruriens Green manure Application Rate on Maize (Zea mays L.) Grain Yield
(2010)
Maize grain yield is constrained by inadequate supply of nitrogen caused by insufficient application
of fertilizers that are found to be costly and unaffordable in smallholder farming. Therefore there is need to
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The fate of afiatoxins during processing of maize into muthokoi - A traditional Kenyan food
(2008)
The effect of processing muthokoi, (a traditional dehulled maize dish in Kenya) on aflatoxin content of naturally contaminated maize was investigated. Dehulling decreased aflatoxin levels by 46.6% (5.5-70%) in maize samples ...
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Zero Tillage and Intercropping on Weed Management in Maize (Zea mays L.)
(2012)
Maize is an important cereal worldwide and weeds are a major constraint to production. A trial was conducted in
Kigumo, Murang’a County, Central Province of Kenya in 2010 to compare the effects of glyphosate and
intercropping ...
Quality protein maize for the feed industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2010)
Quality protein maize (QPM) has increased levels of lysine and tryptophan, limiting amino acids for monogastric animals, so its use in animal feed reduces the need for more expensive high-protein sources. The authors, ...
Effects of soil management practices and tillage systems on soil moisture conservation and maize yield on a sandy loam in semiarid Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2005)
Maize is an important crop in the high and medium rainfall areas of Kenya and thus, there is a need for additional information on the effect of tillage and soil management practices on water conservation and yield of maize. ...
Effects of Intercropping Young Plants of the Compact Arabica Coffee Hybrid Cultivar Ruiru 11 with Potatoes, Tomatoes, Beans and Maize on Coffee Yields and Economic Returns in Kenya
(1993)
The effects of intercropping young plants of the compact arabica coffee hybrid cultivar Ruiru 11 with potatoes, tomatoes, maize and Phaseolus (dry) beans were studied between 1987 and 1989 at Ruiru in Kenya. Yields of clean ...
State-conditional Fertilizer Yield Response on Western Kenyan Farms
(2009)
Fertilizer interventions have attained prominence in rural poverty reduction programs in Africa. Using data from maize plots operated by small farmers in western Kenya, we find a von Liebig-type relationship between soil ...