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Genetic diversity of elite wheat mutant lines using morphological characters and molecular markers
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2019-09)Genetic diversity is the material basis for crop improvement. The genetic diversity of 17 wheat genotypes was evaluated using 25 agro-morphological characters and 10 simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. The objective ... -
GENETIC EVALUATION OF GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF LARGE WHITE PIGS REARED UNDER INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Pig production in Kenya is characterized by lack of genetic performance parameters, crucial in setting up sustainable genetic improvement strategies. To partly address this situation, random regression (RR) models have ... -
Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance of Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Putative M2 Dolichos Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Accessions
(Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 2023-03)Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L.) is a multipurpose, orphan leguminous crop in Kenya .It is characterized with narrow genetic diversity and low yield output. Use of nuclear techniques such as gamma ray induction in ... -
Genomic Designing for Climate Smart Finger Millet
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2020)Finger millet is a nutritious cereal crop mainly grown in eastern Africa and southern parts of India. The crop has an incredible ability to adapt to adverse agro-ecological conditions, and is therefore a favorite of ... -
GENOTYPE BY ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS FOR SUCROSE CONTENT IN SUGARCANE (Saccharum spp. hybrid) CLONES GROWN UNDER RAINFED CONDITIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Sugarcane (Saccharum spp hybrid) refers to sucrose storing members of the family (poaceae) and is cultivated primarily for the extraction of sucrose (sugar) from the plant stalks. Recent uses of this tropical crop include ... -
Genotypic variation of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.Verdc) for phosphorus efficiency
(ACTA AGRICULTURAE SCANDINAVICA, SECTION B — SOIL & PLANT SCIENCE, 2020)Low phosphorus (P) in agricultural ecosystems limits growth of bambara. Field trials were carried out at 2 P levels (0 and 35 kg/ha) to determine the variation of 12 bambara genotypes in phosphorus efficiency, identify ... -
Gonand Histology, Proximate Composition and Growth Efficiency of Nile Tilapia Fed with Pawpaw (Carica papaya) seed powder
(Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research, 2019)The study was carried out to determine the effect of different inclusion levels of pawpaw seeds powder (PSP) on the proximate composition, growth and histological structure of Nile tilapia gonads. Nile tilapia ... -
GROWTH OF SAHIWAL AND THEIR CROSSBRED WEANER CALVES FED ON PASTURE WITH SUPPLEMENTATION UNDER PASTORAL SYSTEM
(University of Eldoret, 2021)A cross-sectional survey was conducted by direct interview of 51 livestock farmers using a structured questionnaire in Transmara sub-County, Narok County. The households were selected randomly from a sampling frame from ... -
GUAVA FRUITS COATED WITH PRE-COOKED MAIZE MEAL HAVE A LONGER SHELF LIFE
(African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2022)Guava being a climacteric fruit exhibits high respiration and ethylene production, which hastens its senescence during postharvest handling. A survey was conducted in four agro ecological zones in Taita Taveta County of ... -
HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN SOILS: A FOOD SECURITY RISK : A CASE OF MAIZE PRODUCTION IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils reduces its productivity and therefore there is need to adequately protect and restore soils in an ecosystem contaminated with heavy metals. This is done through ... -
Hygiene Practices and Microbial Contamination of Streetvended Foods in Kenyatta University’s Environs
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-10)Street-vended foods are a major threat to public health because of their microbial contamination. This study investigated hygiene practices and microbial contamination of street foods in Kenyatta University’s environs. ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF DROUGHT TOLERANT KENYAN BRACHIARIA ECOTYPES USING DROUGHT TOLERANCE INDICES
(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO),, 2023-06)Drought is one of the major abiotic stress factors limiting agricultural productivity globally. Brachiaria also known as signal grass is a native of sub-tropical and tropical Africa and important in livestock production. ... -
IDENTIFICATION OF NEW MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR DIVERSITY ANALYSIS AND BREEDING FOR EARLY MATURITY AND DETERMINATE LABLAB (LABLAB PURPUREUS) VARIETIES
(University of Eldoret, 2022-02)Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) is a grain legume crop commonly grown in Africa and India and is used as human food, animal feed, in soil conservation, enhancing soil fertility and in weed management. In Kenya, most ... -
IDENTIFICATION, PREFERENCE AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION OF ACACIA SPECIES AS BROWSE FEED FOR GOATS IN ASAL REGION, BARINGO COUNTY - KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022)The pastoralist communities in the ASAL regions of Sub-Saharan Africa face significant constraints arising from insufficient nutritious livestock feeds, which in turn limits livestock productivity. Nonetheless, grass, shrub ... -
Impact of Fungal Endophyte Colonization of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Induced Resistance to Thrips- and Aphid-Transmitted Viruses
(Plants, 2020)In eastern Africa, Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is caused by the co-infection of maize plants with Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) (Tombusviridae: Machlomovirus) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) (Potyviridae: Potyvirus). ... -
Impact of Seasons on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Tea Yields Based on Enriched Sheep Manure Used in Kericho, Kenya
(Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 2019)Tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze) is a perennial crop grown for beverage consumption. Its production is the leading foreign exchange earner in Kenya contributing about 26% foreign exchange and 4% GDP. Nitrogen (N), ... -
Impact of Seasons on soil Physico-Chemical properties and tea yields on enriched sheep manure used in Kericho, Kenya
(Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 2019)Tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze) is a perennial crop grown for beverage consumption. Its production is the leading foreign exchange earner in Kenya contributing about 26% foreign exchange and 4% GDP. Nitrogen (N), ... -
IMPROVEMENT OF NITROGEN IN FERTILITY DEPLETED SUGARCANE SOILS THROUGH SHORT- TERM PREPLANTING OF LEGUMINOUS PLANTS
(2018)Sugarcane is the main cash crop in the sugar belt of western Kenya and provides income for farmers, particularly poverty stricken smallholders, in the region. However, due to declining soil fertility particularly, soil ... -
IMPROVEMENT OF NITROGEN IN FERTILITY DEPLETED SUGARCANE SOILS THROUGH SHORT- TERM PREPLANTING OF LEGUMINOUS PLANTS
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Sugarcane is the main cash crop in the sugar belt of western Kenya and provides income for farmers, particularly poverty stricken smallholders, in the region. However, due to declining soil fertility particularly, soil ... -
IMPROVING GROUNDNUT AND MAIZE YIELDS BY ENHANCING BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION OF FERRALSOLS AND ACRISOLS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Food insecurity in sub - Saharan Africa (SSA) is on the rise and this has become a global concern. One of the major contributing factors to this scenario is soil fertility depletion that culminates to low food productivity. ...