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Application of Mixture Experiments in Poultry Feed Formulation, African Journal of Education, Science and Technology Vol 5, No. 3, 2019 "
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)
The quality, components, proportions and storage of feeds is critical in poultry farming. The rising prices and poor quality of feeds has constantly led to low returns due to low final weights among birds. ...
Bio – control of net-blotch and scald pathogens of barley using paenibacillus polymyxa KAI245 Isolated from sorghum rhizosphere in Western Kenya
(American Journal of Microbiological Research, 2019)
Net-blotch and scald are important foliar diseases of barley. In the present study, the biocontrol activity of Paenibacillus polymyxa KaI245 was evaluated against Drechsclera teres f. sp teres and Rhynchosporium ...
Measuring Consumer interest in Sorghum Composite Flours in Western Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2019)
In western Kenya, sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) remains an important crop for rural food and nutrition security. Sorghum is a rich source of various phytochemicals including tannins, phenolic acids, anthocyanins and phytosterols ...
Mycotoxin Contamination of Risks Due to Handling Practices of indigenous Chicken Feeds in Kenya
(European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 2019)
"Aim: Mycotoxins are prevalent in animal feeds and agricultural products. These toxins are produced by fungi and once incorporated in the substrate, are not easy to eradicate. They are associated with morbidity and mortality ...
Factors influencing indigenous community practices in curbing postharvest losses: A study of Kipsaraman Division, Baringo County, Kenya
(International Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Research, 2019)
"Hunger, malnutrition, and poverty remain stubbornly persistent in sub-Sahara Africa especially among poor rural households where postharvest losses are observed, thus increasing levels of hunger and poverty. In this ...
Effective Adoption of Striga Control Technologies in Maize by Association and Non-Association Farmers in Bungoma County
(Kenya,African Journal of Education, Science and Technology,2018, 2018)
Striga species also known as witchweeds decimate agriculture in most parts of Africa, attacking the major cereal grains and legumes, and halving the already very low yields of subsistence farmers in Kenya, Bungoma County ...
Nutritional composition of species in the vernonia hymenolepis complex in Kenya
(International Journal of Scietific and research publications, 2019)
Vernonia hymenolepis species is a weed that is found in various parts of Africa and has traditionally been used as a vegetable because of its nutritional and medicinal value. The species complex in the genus Vernonia ...
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 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. ...
Effects of Deficit Irrigation and Mulch on Yield and Quality of Potato Crop
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018, 2018)
Field trials were carried out at Uswo location, located in North Rift part of Kenya during March 2016-July 2016 growing seasons. The main objective was to determine the yield and quality responses of potato crop to deficit ...