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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 ...
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 ...
Efficiency of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo), sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) and amaranth (Amaranthus dubius) in removing nutrients from a smallscale recirculating aquaponic system
(Aquaculture International Research Journal, 2019)
In aquaponic systems, plants absorb dissolved nutrients from aquaculture wastewater for their growth. The removal of nutrients allows reuse of water and minimises wastewater discharge to the surrounding environment. This ...
Influence of farm and technology characteristics on farmers ‘perception of soil and water and water conservation technologies in west Pokot County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 2019)
Soil plays significant roles in the earth’s life-support system through the provision of a multitude of essential ecosystem services to humans and the environment. But due to severity of soil erosion this ecosystem services ...
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 ...
Prevalence ofUnder-Nutrition andFood Security amongtheElderly inUasin Gishu County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2019)
Nutritional status of the elderly is an important determinant of their health and quality of life. Under-nutrition among elderly people is becoming significantly high regardless of the progress ...
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 ...
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 ...
Genetic architecture of maize chlorotic mottle virus and maize lethal necrosis through GWAS, linkage analysis and genomic prediction in tropical maize germplasm
(Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2019)
Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a serious threat to the food security of maize-growing smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa. The ability of the maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) to interact with other members of the Potyviridae ...