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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Use of macro invertebrate assemblage to assess the ecological integrity of Nyando Wetlands, Kenya
(academic journal, 2013-07)
This study aimed to investigate changes in macroinvertebrate assemblage within Nyando wetlands and
developed an index of biotic integrity for monitoring human disturbances. Triplicate macroinvertebrate
samples were ...