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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Contour Hedgerows and Grass Strips in Erosion and Runoff Control on Sloping Land in Semi-Arid Kenya
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2007)
Most early alley cropping studies in semi-arid Kenya were on fairly flat land while there is an increase in cultivated sloping land. The effectiveness of aging contour hedgerows and grass strips for erosion control on an ...