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CHARACTERIZATION OF GAMMA IRRADIATED TEA ACCESSIONS USING BIOCHEMICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL MARKERS
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Mutation breeding as an alternative method of crop improvement has widely been used to broaden the genetic variability of most cultivated plants except tea. A study was carried out to determine the effect of different gamma ...
Threat to life in Chepkoilel-Marura River Swamp: Results of Anthropogenic developments
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)
The research strategized to establish levels of damage to Chepkoilel Marura River water through point source efuents and evaluate the level
of dilution achieved downstream of Marura swamp. Water quality
parameters ...
Declining passion fruit production: Ailing of the passion of fruit farmers in Uasin Gishu County
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)
Purple passion fruit is the most important fruit crop in Kenya earning a total of about 8% of foreign exchange among the horticultural produce for
both local and export markets.
• In Kenya, the area under passion fruit ...
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG SMALL-HOLDER FARMING HOUSEHOLDS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
In spite of the importance of the agricultural sector to the economy and as a livelihood to many Kenyans, the sector has been underperforming. In Uasin Gishu County, extension service ineffectiveness has resulted in low ...
Effect Of Gamma Irradiation Mutagenesis On Diversity Of Cassava Tissue Culture Plantlets
(International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2021-02)
Cassava, Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae), is one of the leading food and feed plants of the world and stands as the 3rd largest source of carbohydrates for human consumption after rice and maize. However, the ...
DEVELOPMENT OF AN EXTRACTOR TO IMPROVE THE PROCESSING OF QUALITY HONEY HARVESTED FROM INDIGENOUS HIVES AND NATURAL COLONIES
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
In Kenya, the estimated potential of honey production annually is 100,000 metric tonnes.
This potential is not met due to highly productive areas remaining unexploited. Marigat
in Baringo County is among the ASAL areas ...
WATER RETENTION AND YIELD OF RICE CROP UNDER DIFFERENT LAND PREPARATION TECHNIQUES IN MAUGO SMALLHOLDER IRRIGATION SCHEME, HOMA BAY COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
The area under rice cultivation in Kenya has been increasing but production
and productivity are still low compared to demand due to inappropriate,
poor and untimely land preparation and field water management. For ...
Characterization of Honey from Marigat in Baringo County, Kenya, based on their Physical Properties
(AER Journal, 2021)
Marigat in Baringo County is among the Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASAL) in Kenya where
apiculture is the main source of income. Honey producers in the area keep their bees in the
indigenous hives and natural colonies. ...
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 ...
Characterization of effect of Gamma ray on morpho-Agronomic traits of dolichos Lablab (Lablabpurpureus I.) sweet
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021-09)
Lablab purpureus (L.) Synonym Dolichos lablab (L.) Sweet; is a minor and an important multipurpose legume. Despite this it classified as an orphaned crop hence few studies on its improvement have been undertaken. Limited ...