Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences: 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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
ROOT TRAIT RESPONSES TO PHOSPHORUS DEFICIENCY IN BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (VIGNA SUBTERRANEA L. VERDC)
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.) is a legume whose growth is limited by moisture and phosphorus (P) deficiency. Limited research has focussed on belowground traits in Bambara groundnut, which is crucial for ... -
MORPHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR EVALUATION OF KENYAN BRACHIARIA ECOTYPES IN RELATION TO DROUGHT AND SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae Koch) STRESS
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Brachiaria (Urochloa decumbens) also known as signal grass, is a C4 plant that is tolerant to drought. The objective of this study was to evaluate Kenyan Brachiaria ecotypes through morpho-physiological and molecular ... -
SCREENING ELITE CASSAVA LINES FOR THEIR RESPONSE TO CASSAVA MOSAIC AND BROWN STREAK VIRUSES
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) have been the major biotic factors limiting potential yield in cassava production for decades. This research was conducted to investigate the response ... -
The Physical and Physiological Quality of Informal Seeds of Rwanda: Case of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024-10)This study was carried out at the laboratories of the Department of Seed, Crop, and Horticultural Sciences; School of Agriculture and Biotechnology; University of Eldoret, Kenya, on common bean seed samples collected ... -
Smallholder Farmers’ Seed Sources in Rwanda for Unsubsidized System: Case of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in social science, 2024-09)This study was conducted in the Southern Province in four selected districts, namely Kamonyi, Muhanga, Ruhango, and Nyanza, of Rwanda, where bean seeds are not under the subsidy program, hence unclear seed sources and ... -
Local sediment amendment can potentially increase barley yield and reduce the need for phosphorus fertilizer on acidic soils in Kenya
(Front. Environ. Sci, 2024-10)Soil acidification and low nutrient availability are two major challenges facing agriculture in most regions of East Africa, resulting in aluminum toxicity and poor crop yields. The amendment of local sediments to cropland ...
