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Influence of Phosphorus Fertilizer on “Ware” Potato Production in Acid Soils in Kenya
(Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2020)
One of the major challenges facing potato (Solanum Tuberosum L) production in Kenya is low and declining
yield. This trend is caused by several factors which include low quality and quantity of seed, climate change, ...
Comparative Evaluation of Carcass Traits of Male and Female Kuchi Indigenous Chicken Ecotype of Kenya
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)
Indigenous chicken (IC) is becoming popular for both egg and meat traits. However, little
interventions have been made towards developing pure genotypes from IC ecotypes for these
functional traits. Kuchi is one of the ...
Effect of Cropping System and Nitrogen on Maize and Soy Bean Yields in Western Kenya
(2020)
Inherent low soil fertility in the highly weathered and degraded soils largely accounts for low and unsustainable
crop yields in most African countries (Okalebo et al., 2006; Sanchez et. al., 1997). Productivity of maize ...
Comparative Evaluation on Carcass Yield in Rabbits Fed Under Four Different Diets
(Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training, 2020)
Rabbits (Oryctolagus Cuniculus) are non-ruminant forage consumers with high growth
potential and fecundity. They require small rearing space and are preferred in rural households
for improved nutrition and income ...
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 ...
Evaluation of Fertilizer Formulations on Yield and Quality of Malt Barley Varieties in Mau, Kenya
(frican Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)
Appropriate nutrition is essential for unlocking the yield potential of malt barley
varieties and grains with malting quality within the required levels. Obtaining optimal
yield, malting, and brewing quality of malt ...
Effects of Storage Moisture and Temperature Conditions on The Longevity of Seeds of Ekebergia Capensis Sparrm
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)
Ekebergia capensis is an indigenous tree valued for its medicinal uses. However, it is
facing extinction due to excessive utilization without counter efforts to restore them,
and its slow regeneration rate in nature. ...
MANAGEMENT OF STRIGA IN FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) BY INTERCROPPING WITH DESMODIUM (Desmodium intortum)
(University of Eldoret, 2021)
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth is one of the major constraints affecting finger millet production in western Kenya causing significant yield losses. Research efforts have resulted in production of some improved finger ...
Dietary Intake and Prevalence of Dental Caries among Five-Year-Old Children in Urban and Rural Areas of Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020-08)
Dental caries is a major public health problem associated with diet and nutrition affecting 60-90% of children globally with the burden in both industrialized and less industrialized countries undergoing nutrition transition. ...
Nutrient Content and Dry Matter Degradability of Acacia Species in Arid and Semi-Arid Land of Baringo County, Kenya
(African Environmental Review Journal (AER), 2020-12)
The inadequate grass-based feed sources in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) constraint livestock production. Acacia trees and shrubs form the dominant vegetation in parts of the ASAL of Sub-Saharan Africa where they offer ...