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Adoption of Drought Tolerant Sorghum in Western Kenya
(Moi University Press, 2012)
Food and nutritional insecurity are responsible for poverty and low
livelihoods of about 33% of people living in western part of Kenya.
This is against MDG1. The production of sorghum which is a staple
food crop is below ...
Development of maize single cross hybrids for tolerance to low phosphorus
(2015-08-21)
Low available phosphorus (P) is one of the major hindrances to maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in acid
soils. The objectives of this study were to: (1) develop P-efficient maize inbred lines, (2) develop single
cross ...
Aluminum tolerance mechanisms in Kenyan maize germplasm are independent from the citrate transporter ZmMATE1
(Scientific Reports, 2020)
Inheritance of maize phosphorus efficiency in acid soils of western Kenya
(International Journal of Information Research, 2016-04)
Soil acidity is a major constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in tropical soils due to toxic
levels of aluminium (Al) and phosphorus (P) deficiency.Selection for acid-soil tolerance is a
sustainable way for ...
Immediate and residual effects of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on soil acidity and maize production in western Kenya
(2015-08-21)
Soil acidity and phosphorus (P) deficiency are some of the major causes of low maize yields in Kenya.
This study determined the immediate and residual effects of lime and P fertilizer on soil pH, exchangeable
aluminium ...
Effect of Light and Temperature through Poly Film Covers on Anthocyanin Content in Rose Cut Flowers
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2017)
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 ...
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 ...