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Curing reduces postharvest deterioration of biozyme® produced potatoes ( Solanum tuberosum L.)
(Global journal of Bio-science and technology, 2013)
Potato is among food crops that are heavily relied upon for food security assurance worldwide. Potato tubers are consumed in their fresh form and therefore require proper storage to prolong their life after ...
Soil Incorporated Plant Residues and Nemacur affected Weed Population and Soil Nitrogen Dynamics in Asclepia Field
(International Journal of Agricultural and Food Research, 2013)
Field trials were conducted for two seasons in 2006 and 2007 to test the effect of Tagetes patula, Lantana
camara, Tephrosia vogelii, Azadirachta indica and Nemacur on the growth of asclepiad, soil pH, and soil
nitrogen ...
Influence of Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Rates on Relative Weight Loss and Sprouting Characteristics of Seed Potato Tubers After Storage
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2013-07-17)
Potato has overtime generated special importance in most parts of Kenya and the world as a means of
strengthening food security and increasing revenue for farmers. However, potato productivity and industry
expansion have ...
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 ...