University of Eldoret Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Symptomatology and Identification of Major Fungal Pathogens of Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinareriifolium) in Kenya
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2024)Fungal pathogens are major biotic constraints in almost all pyrethrum producing zones in the world. Due to limited information, this study was designed to document on symptomatology and diversity of major fungal pathogens ... -
Response of Selected Pyrethrum Genotypes to Bud, Wilt and Crown Rot Diseases under Controlled Conditions
(Asian Plant Research Journal, 2025)Fungal infections specifically bud disease, wilt, and crown rot are the major contributors to the reduction in both the quality and quantity of pyrethrin production, affecting many farmers in Kenya and globally. This ... -
In-Vitro Inhibitory Effect of Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens on Isolated Foliar Diseases of Sorghum
(American Journal of Microbiological Research, 2024)Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is a bio control agent that is reported to promote plant performance alongside having antifungal properties. The bacterium is found often naturally around the rhizosphere of and normally colonizes ... -
Sensory Characteristics Are More Pronounced in Baked Cookies than in Thin Porridges Made from Flours Obtained from Cassava Tubers Developed via Gamma Irradiation
(Open Access Library Journal, 2025)In recent years, gamma irradiation has been adopted as one of the plant breeding approaches to ensuring food and nutrition security for the ever-growing global population in the face of unprecedented climate change. ... -
Modification of Cassava Flour Chemical, Functional Properties, and Sensory Attributes Through Gamma Irradiation
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2025)Gamma irradiation is an emerging food processing technology increasingly applied to improve the safety, shelf life, and quality of staple crops such as cassava (Manihot esculenta). It induces significant changes in ... -
Growth and Productivity of 11-Year-Old Pine Hybrids in TurboKenya
(European Journal of Applied Sciences, 2024)Exotic Plantation species, especially of the Pinus genus are very popular in many countries. In the Tropics, and Kenya in particular, Pinus radiata and Pinus patula are the most widely planted. But exotic species have ... -
Gender Dynamics Affecting Bamboo Adoption and Commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 2025)The objective of this study was to evaluate gender dynamics affecting Bamboo adoption and commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties in Kenya. The study was guided by Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (SRL) ... -
Livelihood Dynamics from Bamboo Utilization and Commercialization in Busia and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2025)Bamboo has the potential to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, generate employment and promote community development. Despite government and institutional initiatives aimed at promoting bamboo utilization ... -
Agro-Morphological Characterization and Diversity Analysis of Selected Sorghum Genotypes in Kenyan Agro-Ecologies
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2025)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is a very important cereal crop cultivated globally, primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. It ranks fifth among the most important cereal crops globally, after wheat, rice, maize, and barley. ... -
Examining the Role of Parental Involvement in Enhancing Academic Outcomes in Junior Schools in Kibra Sub-County, Kenya
(Global Educational Research Journal, 2025)Parental involvement is widely acknowledged as a critical determinant of learners’ academic achievement, yet its effectiveness in resource-constrained urban contexts remains underexplored. This study examined the influence ... -
Teachers’ Preparedness on Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in English Subject in Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in Kasarani, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Global Educational Research Journal, 2024)Kenya's education system underwent a significant shift with the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), shifting from traditional rote learning methods to a more holistic approach that focuses on developing ... -
Determination of cyanide concentration levels among cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Nutrition and Food Science, 2025)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major carbohydrate source in the human diet, yet certain varieties harbor high cyanogenic glycoside concentrations, posing risks of cyanide toxicity. This study sought to determine ... -
Comparative Analysis of Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(African Journal of Applied and Theoretical Studies in Agriculture, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a crucial staple crop in Kenya, but its genetic diversity has not been fully exploited in breeding programs. This study compares phenotypic and molecular characterisation methods ... -
Molecular characterization of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) germplasm in Kenya
(Advances in Agriculture, Horticulture and Entomology, 2024)Globally, as a staple food crop, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) provides millions of people with a substantial amount of carbohydrates. Selection of the appropriate parental forms for breeding programs is the most ... -
DELIMITATION OF CASSAVA GERMPLASM CLUSTERS IN KENYA BASED ON PHENOTYPIC TRAITS
(African Crop Science Journal, 2024)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple food and more lately, cash crop in Kenya, supporting millions of stakeholders along its value chain. However, the phenotypic variability of the crop in the country is not ... -
Phenotypic Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Germplasm in Kenya
(ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, 2023)Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important cash crop for many small scale farmers in Kenya. The cassava genetic resources in Kenya are often underestimated due to improper characterization of the germplasm available. ... -
Nutrient composition of Sorghum-Based Rations and their effect on growth of Improved Indigenous Chicken in Western Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024)Improved indigenous chicken contribute to the nutrition of farmers in rural communities. The use of maize as an energy source in chicken diets is becoming unacceptable due to competition from humans, resulting in high ... -
VECTOR AUTOREGRESSION MODELING OF MALARIA INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY RATES IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENYA: A TIME SERIES ANALYSIS INCORPORATING EXOGENOUS INFLUENCES
(2025)Malaria remains hyperendemic in Kenya’s Lake Victoria basin despite scalable interventions. It is a pressing public health challenge in Migori county that reported a 27% mortality rate in 2020 in children aged 6-59 ... -
The Influence of Utilization of Library Facilities as a Learning Resource in Academic Performance in Sub County Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County
(Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy, 2025)School facilities including library facilities are central to achieving secondary education goals. While libraries are among the most important resources, many schools either lack them or operate with outdated collections. ... -
MAPPING THE RESISTIVITY VARIATIONS IN THE SUBSURFACE SURROUNDING AT KIPKENYO DUMPSITE, ELDORET TOWN, KENYA
(International Journal of Novel Research and Development, 2024)A geophysical investigation of groundwater contamination within the solid waste disposal site was carried out at Kipkenyo dumpsite which is typically non controlled solid waste disposal site. Total of twenty six (26) VES ...
