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Teaching and Learning Resources as Determinants of Students Academic Performance in Secondary Agriculture, in Rachuonyo North Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced Research, 2015-09)In the last decade, performance of students in Rachuonyo North Sub County has taken a downward trend in the national examination, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).This downward trend is particularly seen in ... -
Tithonia Manure improves carrot yield and quality
(Global Institute for Research & Education, 2013-12)A study on the effect of decomposed tithonia manure on growth, yield and quality of Carrot (Daucus carota L.) was undertaken in the Horticulture, Research and Teaching field, Egerton University for two seasons. The field ... -
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 ... -
University Establishment and the Rise of Informal Settlements in Kenya: A Case of Rongo University, Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources, 2019-09-26)Institutions of higher learning have been highly embraced in various parts of the world based on the important role they play in social cultural and socio-economic development. Apart from producing skilled personnel and ... -
Use of macro invertebrate assemblage to assess the ecological integrity of Nyando Wetlands, Kenya
(academic journal, 2013-07)This study aimed to investigate changes in macroinvertebrate assemblage within Nyando wetlands and developed an index of biotic integrity for monitoring human disturbances. Triplicate macroinvertebrate samples were ... -
Use of soil streptomycetes from Maseno (Kenya to inhibit growth of Pyriculariagriseainvitro cultures
(Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 2013-12)The most serious biotic constraint to finger millet worldwide is blast caused by the fungus Pyricularia grisea. Its management has been very challenging. However not a formidable control solution has been offered and ... -
Use of soil streptomycetes from Maseno (Kenya) to inhibit growth of Pyricularia grisea invitro cultures
(IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 2013)The most serious biotic constraint to finger millet worldwide is blast caused by the fungus Pyricularia grisea. Its management has been very challenging. However not a formidable control solution has been offered and ... -
Use of soil streptomycetes from Maseno (Kenya) to inhibit growth of Pyricularia grisea invitro cultures.
(IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 2013)The most serious biotic constraint to finger millet worldwide is blast caused by the fungus Pyricularia grisea. Its management has been very challenging. However not a formidable control solution has been offered and ... -
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 ... -
Working with Bioactive Substances from Medicinal Plants in Animals
(2020-07-20)Background: Working with bioactive substances from the medicinal plant requires various steps from plant extract preparation to the calculation for scientific evaluation and safe medicinal plant extract administration. The ...
