School of Agriculture & Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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Characterization of effect of Gamma ray on morpho-Agronomic traits of dolichos Lablab (Lablabpurpureus I.) sweet
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021-09)Lablab purpureus (L.) Synonym Dolichos lablab (L.) Sweet; is a minor and an important multipurpose legume. Despite this it classified as an orphaned crop hence few studies on its improvement have been undertaken. Limited ... -
Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance of Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Putative M2 Dolichos Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Accessions
(Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 2023-03)Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L.) is a multipurpose, orphan leguminous crop in Kenya .It is characterized with narrow genetic diversity and low yield output. Use of nuclear techniques such as gamma ray induction in ... -
Physical Activity levels associated with Overweight and Obesity amongst female traders in Municipal Markets in Eldoret, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2022-10)Background: Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is currently a global epidemic. Increase in non- communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight ... -
RICE: SEED SYSTEMS, PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS, AND FUNGAL INFECTIONS OF STORED GRAINS IN MAJOR PRODUCTION ZONES OF LIBERIA
(Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2022-11)The inadequacy of information on rice farmers' situations, particularly their access to propagation materials and grain storage and the impact thereof on Liberia's food security scenario, curtails the development of ... -
Establishment and early growth of Brachiaria grass cultivars in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2021-11)A study was conducted to evaluate the establishment and early growth of Brachiaria cultivars; Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk, Brachiaria. brizantha cvs. Marandu, Piata, Xaraes and MG-4, Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato ... -
Factors Affecting Days Open among Smallholder Dairy Cattle in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology,, 2021-10)The dairy industry in Uasin Gishu County (UGC) provides nutrition and employment among Smallholder dairy Farmers (SDF). The reproductive and productive potential of dairy cattle within the recommended range 85-110 days ... -
Fungal Pathogens Affecting the Quality of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Seed in Selected Agro-ecological Zones of Liberia
(World Journal of Agricultural Research, 2023-03)The study aimed to investigate the presence and characterization of fungal pathogens in rice grains collected from four major rice producing counties in Liberia. Samples were collected from rice farmers in Bong, Lofa, ... -
Ultra‑Trace Analysis of Fallout Plutonium Isotopes in Soil: Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives
(Chemistry Africa, 2023)The measurement of isotopic abundances and ratio variations of plutonium can provide important information about the sources and behaviours of radiogenic isotopes in the environment. The detection of ultra-trace isotopes ... -
Evaluation of Constraints Limiting Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) Production in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Botany, 2023)Aims: Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is among the most important fruit crops in Kenya, which are produced for both local and export markets. In Uasin-Gishu County, passion fruit had recently emerged as an important ... -
Influence of Planting Materials and Land Tenure System on Mango Production in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is Kenya’s third most important fruit in terms of acreage and total production. Mango is grown in Coastal, Eastern, and Central and in Rift valley dominantly in Kerio Valley belt due to favourable ... -
Spatial Prediction and Mapping of Gully Erosion Susceptibility Using Machine Learning Techniques in a Degraded Semi-Arid Region of Kenya
(Land, 2023)This study aimed at (i) developing, evaluating and comparing the performance of support vector machines (SVM), boosted regression trees (BRT), random forest (RF) and logistic regression (LR) models in mapping gully erosion ... -
Seed Quality of Velvet Bean Seeds (Mucuna pruriens L. Dc) In Western Kenya
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Farmers in Bungoma County are actively involved in velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L. DC) production due to its multiple uses. It can be used to improve soil fertility, nutrition, drought tolerance, pest and disease tolerance, ... -
Assessment of Upland Rice Production Constraints and Farmers’ Preferred Varieties in Liberia
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-02)Rice (Oryza spp) is the primary staple food crop for over 5.3 million people in Liberia that significantly contribute to food security. Despite the numerous benefits of rice, its production in Liberia has remained heavily ... -
Effect of land rehabilitation measures on soil organic carbon fractions in semi-arid environment
(Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023-02)Soil erosion threatens the sustainable intensification of food systems among smallholder farmers in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Intensifying adoption of soil mitigation and rehabilitation measures is thus needed ... -
Combining measurements, modeling and machine learning to improve N2O accounting for sustainable agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa
(Swiss Data Science Center, 2023-06)Sub-Saharan Africa continues to grapple with food insecurity due to low crop yields. While an increase in synthetic fertilisers could potentially increase agricultural productivity in the region, it would lead to an ... -
Evaluation of Antifungal Properties of Botanical Extracts in the Management of Common Spoilage Fungi of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
(Science and Education Publishing, 2023-02)Rice is the staple food in Liberia and cultivated throughout the country. Spoilage fungi are responsible for great losses during storage and this threatens the country’s food security. This study sought to evaluate the ... -
Entrepreneur-led food fortification: A complementary approach for nutritious diets in developing countries
(Elsevier, 2023-03)Small and micro food enterprises are critical implementation partners for fortification strategies that address the widespread micronutrient deficiencies in low-income countries. This paper describes the concept and practice ... -
Substituting Natural Honey for Cane Sugar (Sucrose) Retards Microbial Growth Independent of Water Activity During Storage of Tomato Jam
(European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2022-11)Today, there are several attempts to make nutritious food products low in glycemic carbohydrates as this can partly help in solving the ever-growing numbers of type 2 diabetes and obesity. We thus made two types of jam, ... -
EFFECT OF RIDGING AND INTERCROPPING ON SORGHUM PRODUCTIVITY IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS OF EASTERN KENYA
(African Crop Science Journal,, 2022)Soil moisture deficit is a key constraint to sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) productivity in arid and semi- arid lands globally. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ridging and sorghum- bean intercropping ... -
GUAVA FRUITS COATED WITH PRE-COOKED MAIZE MEAL HAVE A LONGER SHELF LIFE
(African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2022)Guava being a climacteric fruit exhibits high respiration and ethylene production, which hastens its senescence during postharvest handling. A survey was conducted in four agro ecological zones in Taita Taveta County of ...
