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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, ... -
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 ... -
Nutrition Education and Counselling: An Essential Consideration to Optimise Maternal Nutrition and Pregnancy Outcomes In Kenya.
(American Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development (AJMRD), 2020)Several women in developing countries enter pregnancy at sub-optimal nutrient levels and also engage in strenuous physical activity. Multiple deficiencies are due to low dietary intake and poor bioavailability of ... -
Occurrence and estimated losses caused by cassava viruses in Migori County, Kenya
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2016)A farm survey was conducted in Kuria East and Suna West sub-counties to determine the incidence, severity and estimated losses of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) on cassava crops in ... -
Occurrence and estimated losses caused by cassava viruses in Migori County, Kenya
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2016-06-16)A farm survey was conducted in Kuria East and Suna West sub-counties to determine the incidence, severity and estimated losses of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) on cassava crops in ... -
Occurrence and estimated losses caused by cassava viruses in Migori County, Kenya
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2016)A farm survey was conducted in Kuria East and Suna West sub-counties to determine the incidence, severity and estimated losses of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) on cassava crops in ... -
Optimization of Seed Potato Specific Density, Starch and Dry Matter Contents and Tuberization Capacity of Resultant Plants Through Integrated Irrigation, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Management
(Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015-07-30)A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at the Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm of Egerton University to determine the effect of integrated application of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) ... -
Performance of Leucaena leucocephala, Seedlings in Two Agro-climatic Regions of Kenya
(Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 2016-02-17)A study was conducted to determine the response of Leucaena seedlings planted in two variant agro-climatic regions, Chepkoilel Campus and Maseno in Kenya. The experiment was a 2-factor (provenance – site) split plot ... -
Phosphorus Sorption and Lime Requirements of Maize Growing Acid Soils of Kenya
(2015-08-21)In Kenya, maize (Zea mays L.) is mainly grown on acid soils in high rainfall areas. These soils are known for low available phosphorus (P), partly due to its sorption by aluminium (Al) and iron oxides. The study ... -
Plants used by abagusii traditional healers in the treatment of cancer and other inflammatory conditions
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Studies, 2020)An ethnomedical survey of plants used by Abagusii traditional healers of South West Kenya in the treatment of cancer and other inflammatory conditions was carried out. A number of traditional healers were interviewed ... -
Pre- and post harvest factors affecting sorghum production ( S orghum b icolor L. Moench) among smallholder farming communities
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2014)A farm survey was conducted on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) as a staple cereal crop adapted in arid and semi – arid lands. The objective was to determine pre - and post - harvest factors affecting sorghum production. ... -
Pre- and post harvest factors affecting sorghum production (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) among smallholder farming communities
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2014)A farm survey was conducted on Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) as a staple cereal crop adapted in arid and semi – arid lands. The objective was to determine pre - and post - harvest factors affecting sorghum production. ... -
Pregnant Women’s Energy Consumption and Weight Gain: The Perspective of a Rural Community at Rongo District Kenya
(Discourse Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2014-08)Women in poor rural communities often consume diets that are deficient in energy. Maternal malnutrition continues to be a global problem. Population studies indicate that kilocalorie intake is usually less than recommended ... -
A prospective cohort assessment of maternal physical activity in Migori County
(International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2018)Maternal nutrition is critical for both mother and child as it lays fundamental foundation for the successful outcome of pregnancy. Nutrition of pregnant women is critical for it contributes immensely to the outcome of ... -
Recent advances towards understanding and managing Kenyan acid soils for improved crop production
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Relationship between Taro Leaf Blight (Phytophthora Colocasiae) Disease Resistance and Agronomic Traits of Kenyan and Pacific - Caribbean Taro (Colocasies Esculenta) Accessions
(2020)— Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is an important food crop whose production is declining gradually leading to widespread genetic erosion. Despite the limited commercial development, it is important in diet of many in the ... -
Response of Maize to Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nutrients in Acid Soils of Kenya
(2015-07-21)aize yield in Kericho County, Kenya is limited by infertile acidic soils. The effect of inorganic sources of nutrients and amendments; triple superphosphate (TSP), calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and lime, were compared ... -
Response of Males of Maruca vitrata Fabricius(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) to Synthetic Lures in Mauritius
(University of Mauritius research journal, 2009)Maruca vitrata Fabricius (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) is a key pest of bean in Mauritius. Their larvae feed within flowers and pods and are thus well protected from insecticidal sprays. To achieve effective control, ...
