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POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.) TUBER YIELD AND QUALITY AS INFLUENCED BY POTASSIUM FERTILIZER IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Irish potato is the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya. However, the national average tuber yield is 9.8 tonnes ha-1 which is low compared to optimum production of 41 tonnes ha-1 . There is unmet ... -
DIVERSITY AND BIO-CONTROL OF MYCOTOXIN FUNGI FROM MAIZE, GROUNDNUTS AND SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Mycotoxin adulteration in maize, groundnuts and agricultural lands have destabilized Kenya's food safety and healthcare status overtime. This study focused on assessing the diversity of mycotoxin fungi in maize, groundnut, ... -
Efficacy Assessment of Inhibitory Fungal Concoctions Against Mycotoxin Fungi Affecting Maize Grain Quality in Western Kenya
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2023)Limited biological control products exist for use against mycotoxins in maize fields of Kenya’s smallholders. In response, this study aimed to assess the capacity of four fungal isolates to suppress the proliferation of ... -
Diversity and Environmental Specificity of Fungal Isolates from Soils and Cereal Grains in Western Kenya
(Trends Agric. Sci, 2024)Background and Objective: Mycotoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts has undermined Kenya's health care system for decades. This study aimed to determine the diversity of mycotoxin fungi in maize, groundnut and soils ... -
In-vitro Inhibitory Indices of Selected Fungal Isolates against Mycotoxin Fungi
(International Journal of Microbiology and Mycology | IJMM |, 2023)Limited fungal-based biocontrol products are available for use against mycotoxins in food and feed industry in Kenya. In filling this gap, in-vitro inhibitory assessment of six mycotoxin and nine nonmycotoxin species ... -
Evaluation of Upland Rice Response to Water Stress Using Polyethylene Glycol (PEG -6000) at Germination and Early Seedling Stage
(Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2024)Water stress is one of the most important crop growth limiting factors which leads to low crop productivity and yield instability. Water stress affects crop growth and development, especially during the germination and ... -
Phytic Acid, Protein, and Oil Contents and Their Relationship With Seed Quality During Seed Maturation of Bambara Nut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) Landraces
(Legume Science, 2024)Phytic acid, proteins, and oils are seed storage compounds that play a role in germination and seedling growth and may determine seed quality. The pattern of accumulation of these compounds and the relationship of their ... -
Production and utilization of Bambaranut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) in Northern and Eastern Uganda
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2022)Bambaranut (BN) (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) Is a nutrient rich, drought tolerant food legume that can contribute to food security and community resilience. In Uganda however, production and utilization remain in ... -
Effect of Phosphorus Fertilizer Rates and Seed Priming Treatments on Seed Quality of Bambara Groundnut
(Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana, 2021)Bambara groundnut (BG) is one of the neglected and underutilized African legumes. Not many studies have examined the seed quality response of BG landraces grown by Ugandan farmers to seed quality enhancement treatments ... -
Seed Management and Quality of Farmer Saved Seeds of Bambara groundnut from North Western, Northern and Eastern Uganda
(Ghana Jnl Agric. Sci, 2021)Bambara groundnut (BG) is a protein and energy-rich legume crop of African origin with the potential to contribute to food and nutrition security. There is limited information on seed management and quality of farmer saved ... -
Findings from a survey in Western Kenya to determine the soil fertility replenishment technologies adoption rates
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2019)A survey on adoption levels of the existing soil nitrogen replenishing technologies amongst farmers in three counties in western Kenya was carried out in June 2011. Three farmer associations were Angurai Farmers Development ... -
APPLICATION OF GAMMA INDUCED MUTATION IN BREEDING FOR BACTERIAL WILT (Ralstonia solanacearum) DISEASE RESISTANCE IN POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the second most important staple food crop in Kenya after maize and fourth in the world, therefore, plays a vital role in food and nutrition security, and sustainable development. Despite ... -
ENHANCING SOIL NITROGEN THROUGH CROP ARRANGEMENTS AND FERTILIZER: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MBILI INTERCROPPING AND CONVENTIONAL METHODS FOR SUSTAINABLE MAIZE- SOY BEAN FARMING IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low fertility in highly weathered and degraded soils largely accounts for low and unsustainable crop yields in most African countries. Nitrogen (N) is the most deficient among other nutrients because other than being ... -
FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) AND SOYBEAN (Glycine max) RESPONSES TO NPK FERTILIZER IN ZINC-AMENDED SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low agricultural productivity in SSA is attributed primarily to declining soil fertility. About 65% of the agricultural soils in SSA are degraded as a result of nutrient depletion without adequate replenishment. Under ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERCROPPING FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) VARIETIES WITH COMMON BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris) ON WEED MANAGEMENT AND YIELD IN TRANS - NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Weed infestation is considered as one of the most important constraints affecting finger millet production causing significant yield losses. Management of weeds is important for enhancing the productivity of finger millet. ... -
TERRACE ADOPTION AND ITS ROLE IN SOIL ORGANIC CARBON DYNAMICS IN AGROPASTORAL WESTPOKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Drylands of West Pokot experience severe soil erosion that has affected the community’s livelihood and socio-economic dynamics. The severity of erosion in the region is sustained by vulnerable soils and human activities ... -
ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALTERNATIVE FISHING BAITS TO WILD Marphysa mossambica ON SELECTED HABITATS ALONG MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This research investigates fish populations, the craft of artisanal fishers, the impact of bait harvesting on sustainability of fishery along Mtwapa creek, along the Kenyan coastline. The Kenyan coastline has a narrow ... -
EFFECT OF SORGHUM- LEGUME INTERCROP FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL DISEASES ON SORGHUM
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is ranked fifth globally after maize, wheat, rice and second after barley in Sub-Saharan Africa. Limited awareness and adoption of appropriate integrated sorghum- legume intercropping ... -
MACHINE LEARNING IN AGRICULTURE WITH APPLICATION IN MAIZE (Zea mays) YIELD PREDICTION MODELING IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Artificial intelligence is a subfield of computer science that aims to bring forth machines capable of emulating human behavior and replicating the cognitive and behavioral processes exhibited by humans. It is the ... -
THE BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY OF BALE MONKEYS (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis) IN THE DISTURBED ENVIRONMENT OF HARENNA BAMBOO FOREST, ETHIOPIA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study aimed to understand the behavior and ecology of Bale monkey in disturbed environment of bamboo forest. The study site was located in the southern escarpment of Bale Mountains National Park, specifically known ...
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