School of Agriculture & Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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EFFECT OF SITE, VARIETY AND STORAGE ENVIRONMNET ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF SEED POTATO IN THE NORTH RIFT REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Potato is the second most important food and nutrition crop in Kenya. It is grown largely by small scale farmers using recycled seed often diseased leading to low yields. Availability of certified seed is highly limited ... -
THE COMBINING ABILITY OF SINGLE CROSSES AND THEIR REACTION TO MAIZE LETHAL NECROSIS VIRUS.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Maize is a key staple crop that is grown in most regions of Kenya and it is consumed in various forms by 80% of the population. Among the biotic constraints, maize lethal necrosis disease causes heavy yield losses thus ... -
IMPROVEMENT OF NITROGEN IN FERTILITY DEPLETED SUGARCANE SOILS THROUGH SHORT- TERM PREPLANTING OF LEGUMINOUS PLANTS
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Sugarcane is the main cash crop in the sugar belt of western Kenya and provides income for farmers, particularly poverty stricken smallholders, in the region. However, due to declining soil fertility particularly, soil ... -
INSECT DIVERSITY AND THEIR SUITABLE MANAGEMENT ON AFRICAN INDIGENOUS VEGETABLES IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Insect pests, especially aphids (Hemiptera) and flea beetles (Coleoptera), have been documented to lower the yield and quality of common African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) in western Kenya. Their persistence and ... -
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SELECTED COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) GENOTYPES FOR RESISTANCE TO ANTHRACNOSE (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum)
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), is one of the most important legume crop for provision of proteins in peoples’ diet globally and including Kenya. Anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a common disease of ... -
EFFECT OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE ON SELECTED SOIL PROPERTIES, MAIZE AND BEANS PERFORMANCE IN WESTERN KENYA AND EASTERN UGANDA
(2015)Despite Conservation Agriculture (CA) being advantageous towards improving soil quality and thus productivity, farmers in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda still practice conventional tillage (CT). These result into soil ... -
INFLUENCE OF PRODUCTION PRACTICES ON SEED QUALITY OF SPIDERPLANT (Cleome.gynandra L.) ECOTYPES FOUND IN WESTERN KENYA AND EASTERN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Spiderplant is an African leafy vegetable that has gained popularity in the recent past, it is grown in a wide range of environmental conditions and is a rich source of vitamins A (β-carotene) and C and minerals Calcium ... -
THE EFFECT OF IMPROVED SOLUBILITY AND UPTAKE OF LIME BY THE USE OF TRIPLE SUPER PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER AND SLUDGE ON CROP PRODUCTION
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Soil acidity is one of the major problems that limit agricultural productivity. Improving fertilizer uptake is a key issue to sustainability of crop production. Fertilizer efficiency by most crops and farming systems is ... -
THE UTILIZATION OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVED VARIETIES. A CASE OF MARIGAT, BARINGO COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Cassava provides vital nutrients to its consumers and is considered a food security crop for poor rural communities, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of developing countries. The nutritional value of this crop ... -
INCIDENCE, RACE DETERMINATION AND SURVIVAL OF BLACK ROT PATHOGEN (Xanthomonas Campestris pv campestris) IN Brassica SEEDS AND CROP DEBRIS IN KENYA
(2016)Xanthomonas Campestris pv campestris (Xcc) is a seedborn pathogen that cause black rot, a destructive disease of Brassica and the primary source of inoculum. Xcc. is the major problem of infestation in Brassica seeds. ... -
EFFECTS OF CROPPING SYSTEMS, NUTRIENT LEVELS AND CROP RESIDUE APPLICATION ON SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT UNDER MINIMUM TILLAGE EXPERIMENT IN TESO DISTRICT, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Minimum tillage practice and the use of cropping systems that maximize crop residue addition to the soil have been efficient agricultural practices in maintaining or increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) which, though central ... -
SCREENING FOR STEM RUST RESISTANCE IN MUTANT BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.) LINES
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Stem rust is a devastating disease in barley that is caused by a fungi (Puccinia graminis f.sp tritici, Eriks. and E. Henn).The disease has been controlled for quite some time due to the presence of cultivars carrying the ... -
RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana Kunth.) SEED QUALITY IN RESPONSE TO FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND HARVESTING REGIMES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Forage seeds play a vital role in livestock development as they are the foundation for increased feed production per unit area. Availability of good quality establishment of old stands is important in ensuring continuous ... -
OCCURENCE, DIVERSITY AND BOTANICAL MANAGEMENT OF ANTHRACNOSE PATHOGEN (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) IN FARM-SAVED BEAN SEED IN WESTERN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) crop plays an important role in human nutrition and poverty alleviation in Western Kenya. Most farmers use farm saved seed. However, seed borne anthracnose Colletotrichum lindemuthianum ... -
INHERITANCE OF CATECHIN AND CAFFEINE CONTENT IN KENYAN TEA (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze)
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Diallel designs are used in many breeding programmes because of the important genetic information they offer to plant breeders. Eight biochemical traits were studied to estimate the general combining abilities (GCA), ... -
Factors Influencing Subsidized Fertilizer Access andUse Intensity onSmall Holder Farmers inTrans Nzoia County
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRIS, 2019)Low crop yields as a result of inadequate application of fertilizer remains to be a challengelimiting optimum crop production especially among smallholder farmers in Kenya. The government of Kenya, ... -
The Response of Single Crosses to Inoculation with Maize Lethal Necrosis
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Maize is by far the most important staple food commodity in many households in Kenya. Maize lethal Necrosis disease has in the recent past become a menace in hindering maize production in many ... -
Morphological Characterization of Selected Sesame (Sesamum IndicumL.) Genotypes in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Sesame is one of the most important oilseed crops in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Despite its importance, sesame yields in Kenya are very low due to lack of improved and high yielding ... -
Response of Selected Cabbage Varieties to Alternaria brassicicola underGreenhouse Conditions
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Dark leaf spot (Alternaria brassicicola) is an important disease of cabbage crop. It is a major constraint in cabbage production in Kenya causing substantial losses if not managed properly. Hybrid varieties ... -
Effect of Seed Size on Germination and Seedling Performance on Grafted Avocado
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Avocado (Persea americana) producing areas in Kenya face constraints in generating sufficient propagation material. Lack of technical production skills has led to poor quality avocado seedlings. ...
