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Harvesting surface rainwater – purification using Moringa oleifera seed extracts and aluminum sulfate
(Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, 2011)
Ground water harvesting is a method of collecting surface runoff from a catchment’s area and storing it in surface reservoirs. The water harvested is usually contaminated and turbid. Methods used to purify water include ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ecosystem services and drivers of change in Nyando floodplain wetland, Kenya
(African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2013-05-12)
Papyrus wetlands in East Africa play a vital role in supporting livelihoods of people living around them.
Although, subject to natural fluctuations and threats by anthropogenic activities, little is known about
historical ...
Institutional pluralism, access and use of wetland resources in the Nyando Papyrus Wetland, Kenya
(Academic journal, 2015-03)
Wetlands support livelihoods of communities living around them as in the Nyando Papyrus Wetland in
Kenya. The Nyando Papyrus Wetlands provide multiple resources hence there are multiple uses and
users who often overlap ...
Soil organic carbon content under different land uses in the mt. elgon ecosystem, Kenya
(Research gate, 2011-10)
This study compared total soil organic carbon in soils from a mature primary undisturbed 30-
year old forest with that from 5-year old secondary forest plantation and 20-year old coffee
plantation in Cheptais forest of ...
Effect of Light and Temperature through Poly Film Covers on Anthocyanin Content in Rose Cut Flowers
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2017-11-22)
Quality is the most important attribute in rose cut flowers for both export and domestic market. Quality in cut flowers may be defined by many attributes however, among the most important is colour. A group of pigments ...
Improving Seed Potato Leaf Area Index, Stomatal Conductance and Chlorophyll Accumulation Efficiency through Irrigation Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Nutrient Management
(Journal of Agricultural Studies, 2016)
A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm,
Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and
phosphorus (P) application on ...
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 ...
Molecular markers associated with aluminium tolerance in Sorghum bicolor
(Hereditas, 2018)
Background: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, L. Moench) production in many agro-ecologies is constrained by a variety of stresses, including high levels of aluminium (Al) commonly found in acid soils. Therefore, for such soils, ...