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Response of selected sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l.) moench) genotypes to striga hermonthica (del.) benth in western Kenya
(Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science, 2021-06-06)Sorghum is an important staple food crop in Kenya, but its yield is low due to many constraints which include diseases, drought, soil fertility, and pests, notably parasitic weed Striga hermonthica. Twenty elite sorghum ... -
Screening of Selected Sorghum Genotypes for Resistance to Covered Kernel Smut Disease in Western Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2021-06-15)Sorghum is an important food security crop for arid and semi-arid tropics but its production is hampered by many biotic and abiotic factors including covered kernel smut disease (CKSD) caused by fungus Sporosorium sorghi ... -
Utilization of Post-Harvest Technologies for Improved Food Security: Case of Maize and Mangoes among Smallholder Farmers in Kerio Valley Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021-07-09)Limited availability of improved post-harvest technologies or inappropriate use of available technologies leads to spoilage of food resulting to post-harvest losses. The losses contribute to food insecurity in the sense ... -
Mapping Qtls for Grain Yield and Yield Components in Kenyan Maize (Zea mays L.) Under Low Phosphorus Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNPS)
(American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2021-07-28)Selection for tolerance to low phosphorus (P) using morphological traits alone is slow and often confounded by environmental effects. This study identified some Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) associated with grain yield ... -
Effects of Water Quality on Spatio-Temporal Diversity of Benthic Macro-Invertebrate Species along the Selected Shores of Lake Victoria, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLEDGE, 2021-09)Human-induced landscape alterations impact the ecological integrity of water resources by adversely affecting freshwater ecosystems, water-quality, habitat structure, flow regimes, and biotic interactions. For instance, ... -
Effect of land use change on food production in Dede division, Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2021-11)Food production issues have dominated Kenyan Government development planning agenda for decades. Low food production has been experienced especially in areas where cash crops such as sugarcane are grown as it competes for ... -
Soil moisture levels affect growth, flower production and yield of cucumber
(2022)Field trial to determine the optimum soil moisture level for enhanced performance of cucumber was conducted in polyethylene covered rain shelter for two seasons in 2017 and repeated in 2018. The research was conducted at ... -
Effectiveness of Nutrition Education on Nutrient Intake and Pregnancy Outcomes in Migori County, Western Kenya
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Effect of ridging and intercropping on sorghum productivity in arid and semi arid lands of eastern Kenya
(African crop science society, 2022-02-28)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 ... -
Agroforestry and Household Food Security Status among Small-Scale Farmers in Kubo South and Samburu Wards of Kwale County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Forestry and Agroforestry, 2022-05-24)This study investigated the contributions of agroforestry to household food security in Kwale County. The study objectives were to determine the status of agroforestry, the status of household food security, and the ... -
Neodomestication and Its Effect on Growth and Production of Wild Yam in Baringo and Uasin Gishu Counties of Kenya
(Africa Enviromental Review Journal, 2022-06)Wild yam (Dioscorea spp.), particularly Dioscorea schimperiana Kunth tubers, have been used as food during times of severe famine. However, there is no documentation on attempted wild yam domestication in Kenya. Therefore, ... -
Effect of relocation occasioned by sugarcane farming on food production in Kenya, Migori County
(International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology, 2022-08)A popular view on the impacts of relocation on agriculture is that rural movements lead to a decline in agricultural cultivation and food production. Despite the relocation occasioned by sugarcane farming, there is still ... -
Environmental implications of water as a natural resource based business: The case of non-revenue water in Kisumu City, Kenya
(International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 2022-08-31)Most water utilities lose significant amounts of water in their distribution systems due to leakages, illegal consumption or accounting errors. These water losses are referred to as Non-Revenue Water (NWR) by the ... -
Incorporating an Environmental Management Plan in Water Utilities Management Systems to Reduce Water Loss: Case of Non-Revenue Water in Kisumu City, Kenya
(AJOL, 2022-09-26)One of the biggest issues facing water utilities is the water loss experienced during the distribution process. This study sought to examine water distribution process in Kisumu and formulate an Environmental Management ... -
Tobacco Farming Using Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers Effect on Soil Quality in Migori County
(Africa Enviromental Review Journal., 2022-11)In Kenya, tobacco is grown in several counties like Migori, Bungoma and Meru counties, the largest producer being China, followed by the USA and India. Whereas tobacco industry argues that tobacco cultivation is a lucrative ... -
Socio-economic Determinants of Sugarcane Soybean Intercropping among Smallholder Farmers in Awendo Sub-County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2022-11-01)Global climate change and decreases in available land are significant challenges humans currently face. Alternative management approaches for sugarcane fields have great potential to help mitigate these problems in ... -
Environmental implications of water as a natural resource based business: The case of non-revenue water in Kisumu City, Kenya
(International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 2022-12)Most water utilities lose significant amounts of water in their distribution systems due to leakages, illegal consumption or accounting errors. These water losses are referred to as Non-Revenue Water (NWR) by the ... -
Efficacy Assessment of Inhibitory Fungal Concoctions Against Mycotoxin Fungi Affecting Maize Grain Quality in Western Kenya
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2023-03-31)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 ... -
Impacts of Rice Production on Nyando Wetlands Ecosystem in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)Wetlands are important resources that provide the community with many inter-related environmental functions and socio-economic benefits, which support a variety of livelihood strategies. In Kenya, wetlands are often utilized ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Weed Diversity and Population in Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) Farms in Migori County
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-10-11)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is a significant cash crop in Migori County, Kenya, and plays a vital role in the local economy. However, the cultivation of tobacco is not without its challenges, one of which is weed ...