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Evaluation of advanced wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) lines for stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) resistance and yield
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2015)
Stem rust disease caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp tritici is a major challenge to wheat (Triticum aestivum) production in Kenya and other wheat growing countries of Africa and Asia. The current study aimed at evaluating ...
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 ...
Optimization of Seed Potato Specific Density, Starch and Dry Matter Contents and Tuberization Capacity of Resultant Plants Through Integrated Irrigation, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Management
(Journal of Plant Sciences, 2015-07-30)
A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at the Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm of Egerton
University to determine the effect of integrated application of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) ...
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 ...
Disparity between Leaf and Root Symptoms and Crop Losses Associated with Cassava Brown Streak Disease in Four Countries in Eastern Africa
(Journal of Phytopathology, 2015)
Cassava brown streak disease is endemic to the coastal regions of East Africa, and from around 2004, the disease resurged and became epidemic in the Great Lakes Region, where it continues to spread. In both these areas, ...
Effects of Integration of Irrigation Water and Mineral Nutrient Management in Seed Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Production on Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies
(2014-11-27)
Inorganic fertilizers have become extremely important in correcting declining soil fertility in seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya. Unreliable rainfall has also limited seed production. Knowledge on ...
Depletion of phosphate rock reserves and world food crisis: Reality or hoax?
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020-09)
Phosphate rock (PR) deposits are the major source of phosphate (P) fertilizers for soil fertility
replenishment. The demand for P fertilizers in the year 2014 was 42,706,000 tons and was expected to
reach 46,648,000 tons ...
Evaluation of popular cassava varieties for yield and cyanide content under asal conditions in kenya
(African Crop Science Journal, 2020)
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a staple food crop grown by smallholder farmers in the marginal
regions of western, coastal and eastern Kenya. The objective of this study was to evaluate popular
cassava varieties ...
Characterization of The Nutritional Properties of Sorghum Composite Flours Using Different Food to Food Fortification Approaches
(European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-11)
Intervention using blended composite flours can
reduce malnutrition in sub Saharan Africa. Prevalence of
protein-energy malnutrition among the vulnerable children has
necessitated research on cost effective food ...
Investigations on decomposition of foliage of woody species using a perfusion method
(1992)
The time for half of the total oxidizable carbon to be converted into C02 and other gaseous products
(t1/2) was studied for five tree species used in agroforestry. The study was conducted in a perfusion
system with ...