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Farmer Management Practices of Stink Bug (Bathycoelia Distincta) and Its Occurrence in Selected Macadamia Growing Areas in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Macadamia F. Muell. (Proteaceae) a nut bearing medium sized tree is steadily gaining global popularity because of its high nutritional value nut being used as a supreme dessert. Hence there is expansion in acreage to provide ...
Efficacy of Pheromone-based Mass Trapping in Management of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize Farms
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has rapidly spread in Kenya and has emerged as a major pest of maize (Zea mays L). To manage fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize, many small ...
An Assessment of Effect of Agricultural Knowledge Management on Fall Army Worm (Faw) Control Technologies Among Smallholder Maize Farmers in Kilungu, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Maize has a significant influence towards achieving food security in Kenya, given that it is the staple food in most rural communities. However, its production has drastically reduced, which is partly attributed to fall ...
Development and Quality Evaluation of a Functional Food From Cultured Milk Supplemented With Baobab (Adansonia Digitata L.) Fruit Pulp
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The baobab tree exists in areas characterized by high poverty levels, increased food insecurity and low resilience to climatic changes. In such areas, the tree is vital in complementing staple diets of the rural poor by ...
Potential Economic Impact and Willingness to Pay for Postharvest Technologies of Mangoes and Their Value-added Products Among Producers and Consumers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Postharvest loss reduction is increasingly recognized as a promising strategy for ensuring
food and nutrition security. Historically, horticultural research has focused on increasing
production with little emphasis on ...
Diversity, Factors Influencing Spread and Population Build Up of Potato Cyst Nematodes and Potential of Phytochemicals in Their Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) of the genus Globodera are one of the most significant constraints to potato production in Kenya. Limited research has been undertaken on the causal agent, practices that influence population ...
Epidemiology, Molecular Characterization, Virulence Gene, and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Thermophilic Campylobacter Species in Puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Dogs are the most popular companion animals in many parts of the world and their ownership has psychological and physical benefits. However, despite the benefits, their close contact with humans poses a major public health ...
Economic Viability of Rainwater Harvesting and Irrigation Development Interventions in Ethiopia and Kenya: an Application of Stochastic Impact Evaluation
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Alleviating poverty and meeting the growing demand for food is the top priority for economic
and social development of the developing world. Accordingly, countries have been investing
substantial amounts of their budget ...
Assessment of Impact of Climate Change Adaptation Interventions on Household Income: Case of Adoption of Improved Pigeon Peas Under Fanya Juu Terraces in Southeastern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Climate change presents a formidable challenge to agricultural production in developing countries that largely depend on natural resources and agriculture for livelihood. For a long time, the integration of improved pigeon ...
Effects of Plant Population and Water Stress on Yield of Selected Maize Varieties in Mwea and Bura in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is currently a very crucial food source with over 1 X 109 tons being produced across the world, since 2013. It is Kenya’s main food security crop with an annual demand of 3.6 million metric tons. The ...