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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 ...
Sequentially partitioned population attributable fraction as an estimate of impact of tick presence on infection
(2015-08-21)
he impact of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus tick
presence (exposure) on Theileria parva infection
seroprevalence (outcome) on a farm was assessed in a
group of cattle using population attributable fractions
(PAF). The ...
Effect of Water logging on Selected Morphological Characteristics in Maize
(2016-05-19)
A greenhouse experiment was conducted to determine waterlogging tolerance in acidic soils for maize crop improvement in low lying flood prone regions of Western Kenya where waterlogging is a severe problem. Three replicates ...
Influence of Gender on Farmers’ level of Involvement in Bambara Production Activities in Western Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2014-09-24)
Aims: The study was conducted to determine the relationship of gender and farmer’s involvement
in the production activities of Bambara groundnut, the local crop which is intended for productionfor-use.
Study Design: ...
A critical review of the role of taro Colocasia esculenta L. (Schott) to food security: A comparative analysis of Kenya and Pacific Island taro germplasm
(Scientia Agriculturae, 2014-12-16)
The many threats to global food security in Sub Sahara Africa include poverty, unsustainable cultivation practices and climate change. Increasing poverty and decreasing food security have been exacerbated by continued low ...
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 ...
Comparison of soil phosphorous extraction by Olsen and double acid methods in acid soils of Western Kenya
(2015-08-21)
hosphorous is an essential nutrient in plants required for root establishment. In the soil, it is
applied as DAP, TSP or phosphate rocks. In acid soils, aluminium and iron are dominant and tend
to “fix” phosphorous, ...
The efficacy of some medicinal plants used locally within Transmara west, Narok County, Kenya against selected Enterobacteria and Candida
(IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS), 2017-05-05)
The bacterial family Enterobacteriaceae and fungal genus Candida have continued to be a great
challenge worldwide including resistance to antibiotics and relapse of infections mediated by them. Among these organisms, ...
Morphometric Study of Senna didymobotrya (Fresen.) H. S. Irwin and Barneby in Kenya
(Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2017)
Herbal medicine has been used for many years and it remains widespread in developing countries while the use of complementary alternative medicine is increasing rapidly in developed countries. Senna didymobotrya is important ...