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Evaluation of Natural-Based Coagulants Efficacy in Removal of Cyanobacteria from Huruma Wastewater Samples, Eldoret, Kenya
(Journal of Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, 2023)There is water deficit and quality crisis in the world due to water pollution mainly by eutrophic nutrients and heavy metals. Eutrophication is the enrichment of aquatic ecosystems by nutrients resulting in an increase ... -
EVALUATION OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER, LIME AND SOIL-WATER EFFECTS ON THE YIELD AND MALTING QUALITIES OF BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.)
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a cereal crop that grows over a wide range of environments and in Kenya it is grown primarily for malting. Barley requires adequate nitrogen (N) for good grain yields and quality malting, ... -
Evaluation of Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiles of Pumpkin Seed and Flesh (Cucurbita genus) Collections from Baringo, Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Pumpkin (Cucurbita genus) is one of the indigenous crops grown globally. Cucurbits are nutrient rich vital food for subsistence farmers and urban consumers. There is currently little knowledge of nutritional, ... -
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL QUALITY, PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND SENSORY ATTRIBUTES OF FOUR SOYBEAN VARIETIES GROWN IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Protein nutrition is important for human health because its deficiency leads to major public health problems such as Protein Energy Malnutrition. Soybean an excellent and cheap source of high quality protein has been ... -
EVALUATION OF NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FIELD LEGUMES USING RABBIT (ORYCTALOGUS CUNNICULUS) AS THE ANIMAL FOR BIOASSAY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Tropical field legumes are currently used in the feeding of livestock, mainly as a source of protein. However their nutritional values have not been adequately evaluated by animal nutritionists. This experiment was carried ... -
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED FODDER GRASSES AS ALTERNATIVE TO NAPIER (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM SCHUMACH) IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach), the most preferred fodder species for dairy production in East and Central Africa, is under threat from stunt disease that can reduce forage yield by 40 to 90%. Field trials ... -
EVALUATION OF PIGEONPEA (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) GENOTYPES FOR YIELD PERFORMANCE, GENETIC DIVERSITY AND RESISTANCE TO INSECT PEST COMPLEX IN NORTH RIFT VALLEY- KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) is largely considered as an orphan crop and remains one of the most drought-tolerant legumes. However, insect pest complex pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), Sucking bug (Clavigralla tomentosicollis) ... -
EVALUATION OF PIGEONPEA (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) GENOTYPES FOR YIELD PERFORMANCE, GENETIC DIVERSITY AND RESISTANCE TO INSECT PEST COMPLEX IN NORTH RIFT VALLEY- KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) is largely considered as an orphan crop and remains one of the most drought-tolerant legumes. However, insect pest complex pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), Sucking bug (Clavigralla tomentosicollis) ... -
EVALUATION OF PRIORITIZED MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR THEIR BIOACTIVITY IN KAIMOSI AREA OF NANDI AND VIHIGA COUNTIES OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The use of traditional plant medicine in treatment relies on presence of biologically active compounds that aid in combating diseases. In Kenya different plant species are used to treat several diseases especially among ... -
Evaluation of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Mutant Dolichos Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) Accessions in Kenya
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021-08)Plant breeding through induced mutation technology is a potent method to creating new variants of food crops with of desirable phenotypic, genetic and biochemical functions. It is a catalyst in developing improved crop ... -
AN EVALUATION OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM: THE CASE OF BUNGOMA COUNTY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)This study was motivated by the need to establish the pivotal role of School Management Information Systems (SMIS) in secondary schools in Kenya. Worldwide, SMIS are geared towards assisting principals and teachers in ... -
EVALUATION OF SELECTED PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS IN AN ONGOING INDIGENOUS CHICKEN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)A genetic improvement programme to increase productivity of indigenous chicken (IC) in Kenya was implemented by Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in Naivasha, Kenya. In this work, increased ... -
EVALUATION OF SOIL FERTILITY STATUS AND NITROGEN FERTILIZER ON TEA (C. sinensis L.) YIELDS IN TANGA REGION, TANZANIA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Tea yields in Lushoto district, Usambara mountain northeast Tanzania have been declining over the years, affecting economic development of the district and the country at large. The decline has been attributed to among ... -
EVALUATION OF SWEETPOTATO (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) GENOTYPES FOR VINE MULTIPLICATION IN SANDPONICS SYSTEM USING OPTIMIZED NUTRIENT MEDIA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is one of the most affordable and nutrient rich food crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the production of the crop is constrained by several biotic and abiotic stresses. ... -
Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and safety of Rhus vulgaris (Anacardiaceae) extracts
(BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2020)Background: Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of various ailments in most developing countries. Oral infections are the most prevalent diseases in man. The Rhus family has been found to have antimicrobial ... -
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Drying Groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea) on Post-Harvest Losses: A Case Study of Khwisero Sub-County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)Loss of grains through mould infection is a serious problem for farmers in rural societies. Solar drying of groundnuts offers a huge potential to reduce Aflatoxin contamination. The purpose of this study was to assess the ... -
THE EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL-LIFE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF TVET TRAINEES IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Real-life project-based learning is a practical approach to learning; a multifaceted method of training where trainees come up with real-world tangible products while working individually or in small collaborative groups. ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION HOME SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SELECTED COLLEGES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Provision of education in any society is known to be an expensive undertaking. It requires immense investments of human and non human resources, hence the need to justify the viability of the returns obtained from such ... -
EVALUATION OF Trichoderma spp. AND MYCORRHIZA ON GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT OF Pestalotiopsis theae CAUSING GREY BLIGHT IN TEA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)Tea is an economic important crop that provides revenue to farmers and contributes to Gross Domestic Product. Tea maintenance leaves are affected by the grey blight caused by Pestalotiopsis theae. Trichoderma species are ... -
EVALUATION OF YIELD POTENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AFFECTING SOYBEAN PRODUCTION IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Soybean production in Western Kenya is low despite its yield potential. This is due to poor soil fertility, spacing and genotypes among others. Eleven soybean genotypes were evaluated for two seasons in three agro ecological ...
