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Interactive effects of packaging and storage temperatures on the shelf-life of okra
(ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science, 2009-05)
A study aimed at evaluating the potential benefits of pre-packaging and storage temperature in extending the shelf
life of okra was conducted at Egerton University Horticulture Field and Biotechnology Laboratory. Okra ...
Influence of soil moisture levels and packaging on post harvest qualities of tomato
(2015-03-11)
Preharvest factors influence postharvest quality of tomatoes. Whereas water stress improves fruit total
soluble solids; and polyethylene is used for packaging of fresh horticultural produce, little is known
about their ...
Interaction of Insects and Weeds in a Snap Bean Agroecosystem
(2004)
Abstract.Integrated weed management strategies maintain sub-threshold levels of weeds.
The remaining weeds may impact the feeding and habitation patterns of both potato leafhoppers and bean leaf beetles in a snap bean ...
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 ...
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 ...
Soil moisture levels affect growth, flower production and yield of cucumber
(2022)
Field trial to determine the optimum soil moisture level for enhanced performance of cucumber was conducted
in polyethylene covered rain shelter for two seasons in 2017 and repeated in 2018. The research was conducted
at ...
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 ...