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ARTHROPOD PESTS OF OYSTER MUSHROOM (PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS) AND THEIR MANAGEMENT IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus is a major source of food and income in western Kenya. The production of oyster mushroom in this region has been hampered by arthropod pests that cause serious production losses in ... -
ASSESSMENT OF ADVANCED COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) LINES FOR NUTRIENT UPTAKE, PHOSPHORUS EFFICIENCY AND YIELD IN LOW PHOSPHORUS SOIL TYPES OF KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important source of food protein and cash in Kakamega County. Production is constrained by soil phosphorus which is mainly due to low phosphorus content of soils, export of phosphorus ... -
Assessment of Aflatoxin Awareness and Their Presence in Indigenous Chicken Products in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)Aflatoxin contamination of chicken products can significantly impact food safety and health of consumers. A study was conducted to investigate presence of aflatoxins in meat and eggs of indigenous chicken and farmer ... -
ASSESSMENT OF DETERMINANTS OF UNDER-NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG THE ELDERLY IN MOIBEN SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2019)Food insecurity is an issue of great concern across the globe. Attainment of food security is a prerequisite towards realization of vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of which Kenya is a signatory. ... -
Assessment of Effects of Zero and Conventional Tillage Practiceson Soil Moisture and Wheat Grain Yield in Arid and Semi-Arid Landof Laikipia, Kenya
(Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2019)oil water conservation through tillage is one appropriate way of addressing soil moisture deficit in rain-fed agriculture. Theinfluence of zero and conventional tillage on soil moisture and yield of wheat was investigated ... -
Assessment of French Beans Production at Kariua in Kandara, Murang’a County-Kenya
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2019)A sample survey research was conducted in November 2017 to January 2018 at Kariua area in Murang’a county, Kenya, with a sole aim to assess the current situation experienced by the French bean farmers in the area as well ... -
ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AND YIELD OF SELECTED SESAME (Sesamum indicum L.) GENOTYPES IN WESTERN KENYA
(2018)Sesame is one of the most important oilseed crops in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Despite its importance, sesame yields in Kenya is very low due to lack of improved and high yielding varieties as well ... -
Assessment of Genetic Variability Estimates of selected Traits in Irish Potato Mutants
(Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 2018)For an effective potato breeding strategy, knowledge of the genetic parameters of traits, such as heritabilities and genetic correlations are essential, hence the need to assess the genetic variability estimates of ... -
Assessment of genetic variability of passion fruit using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers
(Journal of Agricultural Science and Practice, 2020-10)Purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) is the third most important fruit crop in Kenya that is produced for both local and export markets. In Uasin Gishu County, passion fruit had recently emerged as an important ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING PRACTICES AMONG HOUSEHOLD AND COMMERCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-10)Laundry and dry cleaning practices are a global process that contributes to the length and life of apparel and textile products. Therefore, it is important that the right cleaning method is selected for a given fabric ... -
Assessment of Levels of Nutrients in Selected ALVs at Different Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, 2019)Proper nutrition contributesto declines under-five mortality rates and improves the productivity of adults.Addressing nutritional problems requires adequate information on the diets of individuals and populations. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT AMONG WOMEN TRADERS AGED 20-50 YEARS IN ELDORET MUNICIPAL MARKETS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is a global epidemic. Increase in non-communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight and obesity. The main ... -
Assessment of phenotypicand genetic variation against pod borer among a subset of elite pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) genotypes in Kenya
(Australian Journal of Crop Science, 2019)Molecular marker information supported by quality morphological data facilitates the choice of suitable parents for applied breeding. The main aim of this study was to assess genetic diversity among 55 cultivated yield ... -
ASSESSMENT OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENDER ROLES AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN BARINGO NORTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(2018)Agriculture is the main contributor to rural livelihoods and food security in developing economies. However, household agricultural productivity and food security is a function of resource investments that are often subjected ... -
Assessment of the Ploidy Level Diversity by Chloroplast Counts in Stomatal Guard Cells of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Mutants
(Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2019)Aims: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the most important staple food in the world and plays an important role in food and nutritional security. Induced mutation generates variation within potato germplasm to widen the ... -
Assessment of Upland Rice Production Constraints and Farmers’ Preferred Varieties in Liberia
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-02)Rice (Oryza spp) is the primary staple food crop for over 5.3 million people in Liberia that significantly contribute to food security. Despite the numerous benefits of rice, its production in Liberia has remained heavily ... -
Assessment on Guava Diversity, Production and Utilization in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(AJEST, 2021-10)Psidium guajava L. is an important tropical fruit grown for its nutritional benefits and medicinal uses. The crop mainly grows unattended; sprouting from seeds dispersed unintentionally and fruit utilization in Kenya has ... -
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 ... -
Association Between Seropositivity of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Anaemia Amongst Children Aged 5-15 Years in Western Highlands of Kenya
(The Asian Institute of Research Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 2019)Anaemia is a global health problem, whose development is influenced by several factors. Helicobacter pylori infection is among the factors associated with anaemia. Long term interruption of malaria transmission in the ... -
Attempt to Model Tuberculosis with the Effects of Both Treatment and Case Detection
(Asian Research Journal of Mathematics, 2019)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affect the lungs. It is caused by bacteria and spread through the air. Due to the high rate of spread and later leads to death due to TB, this led to formulation of ...