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TAXONOMIC IDENTIFICATION OF ELEUSINE SPP. USING PLASTID GENES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana subsp. Coracana) is a very promising crop to alleviate the problems of food scarcity and malnutrition in the semi-arid tropics and beyond because of its known wide ecological adaptability ... -
Technical Efficiency and Its Determinants on Irish Potato Farming among Small Holder Farmers in Trans-Nzoia County-Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, 2019)Increased pressure on land brought about by increased population in the highlands of Western Kenya such as Trans Nzoia Countyhas led to increased land fragmentation and forced farmers to diversify their crops ... -
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY DIFFERENTIALS BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL AND SYSTEM-OF-RICE INTENSIFICATION METHODS OF RICE PRODUCTION IN WEST KANO IRRIGATION SCHEME, KENYA
(2016-05-20)Rice in the irrigation schemes of Kenya is grown under the conventional method of continuous flooding which leads to production inefficiencies. With the limited resources such as land and capital inputs there is need for ... -
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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 ... -
Ultra‑Trace Analysis of Fallout Plutonium Isotopes in Soil: Emerging Trends and Future Perspectives
(Chemistry Africa, 2023)The measurement of isotopic abundances and ratio variations of plutonium can provide important information about the sources and behaviours of radiogenic isotopes in the environment. The detection of ultra-trace isotopes ... -
USE OF LOCALLY CONSTITUTED ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SEEDLING GROWING MEDIA (Eldo-Seedlings Media MixR ) TO RAISE COMMERCIAL SEEDLINGS
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)R Agricultural development in Kenya is key to achieving sustainable social and economic targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Horticulture, a dynamic sub-sector of agriculture avails food such as vegetables ... -
USE OF PURSLANE AS A PHYTOREMEDIATOR FOR FRENCH BEAN PRODUCTION IN SALINE SOILS OF NYATIKE, MIGORI COUNTY.
(2016-05-18)French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), also known as snap bean, is important in the socio- economic systems and livelihoods in Kenya (Monda et al., 2003) and is one of the major vegetable export crops for East Africa. The ... -
THE UTILIZATION OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPROVED VARIETIES. A CASE OF MARIGAT, BARINGO COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Cassava provides vital nutrients to its consumers and is considered a food security crop for poor rural communities, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions of developing countries. The nutritional value of this crop ... -
Utilization of the earthworm, Eisenia fetida (Sevigny, 1826) as an alternative protein source in fish feeds processing
(Wiley. Aquaculture Research, 2019)Use of fish meal in aquaculture is gradually becoming unsustainable due to competition, cost and ecological challenges hence the need to expand the alternative protein sources. The earthworm, Eisenia fetida is among the ... -
Variability in Morpho-biochemical Traits Associated with Pod Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) Resistance in Pigeonpea Pods
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2019)Pigeonpea contributes to food and nutrition security among poor households in urban and rural areas. Globally it is characterized by stagnant and unstable yield due to its susceptibility to various stresses including ... -
Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inoculation Influences Growth, Nutrient Absorption and Hyphae Colonization of Rough Lemon (Citrus limon) Seedlings
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)Many researchers continue to illustrate the benefits of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza fungi on crop output, particularly under unfavourable growth environment. In Sub–saharan Africa, mycorrhizae research on economically ... -
Water and Petrol use Efficacies of Cabbages and Kales under supplemental irrigation in Kimumu Farm in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(American Journal of Agricultural Science, Engineering and Technology, 2018)Cabbages and Kales grown in Kimumu Schemein Uasin GishuCounty were monitored between November, 2017 and February, 2018for a period of 90 days. Water was pumped from ponds to the vegetables after transplanting. The amount ... -
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 ... -
What Is (Not) a Baboon?
(International Journal of Primatology, 2018)The term Bbaboon^ is the common name used for a subset of terrestrial Cercopithecines with large bodies and protruding snouts. Although the application of the term has changed considerably over the years, we argue that ... -
WHEAT RESPONSE TO PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZERS AND AGRICULTURAL LIME IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2016)When water is not limiting, soil acidity, deficiencies of phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) amongst others are considered to be the major causes of low wheat yields in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya. In this County, average annual ... -
Wheat Spikelet Length Response to Phosphate Fertilizers on Acid Soils in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2020-11)The study aimed at investigating response of wheat spikelet length, grain yield, grains per spikelet, and soil chemical properties as influenced by liming at 2tha-1 (main plots), P sources NPK (23:23:0), DAP (18:46:0), and ...
