Browsing Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (FAg / FVM) by Author "Chemining’wa, G.N."
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Cassava Starch As An Alternative Low Cost Gelling Agent For Slow Growth In Vitro Conservation Of Potato
Lung’aho, C.; Chemining’wa, G.N.; Shibairo, S.I; Hutchinson, M.J. (2011)Lack of cost-effective protocols has hampered wide-scale application of slow growth in vitro conservation of potato. Therefore, the potential of cassava starch as an alternative low cost gelling agent for potato in vitro ... -
Developing Drought Tolerant Maize Genotypes In Kenya: Selection For Anthesis To Silking Interval
Cheserek, J.; Ngugi, E.C.K.; Chemining’wa, G.N. (2011)Drought is one of the major abiotic stresses that causes yield loss in the tropical environments and selection for drought tolerance will improve crop yields. Flowering in maize has been identified as a crucial trait in ... -
Effect Of Ratooning On Growth, Lint Yield And Quality Of Cotton In Mwea, Kirinyaga South District
Macharia, J.M.K.; Chemining’wa, G.N.; Kinama, J.M. (2011)Cultivation of ratoon cotton is becoming a common management practice in eastern and coastal areas of Kenya, but its effects on lint yield and quality of cotton varieties in Kenya has not been established. Field experiments ... -
Effects Of Seed Borne Virus Infections On Selected Potato Cultivars In Kenya
Lung’aho, C.; Chemining’wa, G.N.; Shibairo, S.I; Hutchinson, M.J. (2011)Seed borne viruses are a major problem to seed and ware potato growers because they cause yield depression and reduction in quality of tubers. The effects of seed borne virus infections in 34 potato cultivars selected ... -
Performance Of Farmer-preferred Maize Varieties Intercropped With Beans In Semi-arid Kenya
Kitonyo, O.M; Chemining’wa, G.N.; Muthomi, J.W. (2011)Recurrent droughts have resulted to increased maize crop failures and food insecurity especially in semi-arid regions of Kenya. To cope, farmers are advised to adopt drought tolerant maize varieties and maize-legume ...