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The Effect of Upgrading Indigenous Goat Breeds with German Alpine on Milk Yields at Manyatta Division of Embu County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)
Crossbreeding between exotic improved goats and indigenous breeds has brought
about genetic improvement resulting in a faster growth rate and more milk production.
A study was carried out with the objectives of ...
DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN RUMINANTS AND FLUORIDE CONCENTRATIONS IN ANIMAL FEEDS, FAECES, AND CATTLE MILK IN NAKURU COUNTY, KENYA
(Research Gate, 2021)
Nakuru County in Kenya is a known fluoride endemic area. The region is neighboured by fluoridated water bodies such as Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, and other underground water sources. Unfortunately, these ...
Application of Gamma Induced Mutation in Breeding Potato for Bacterial Wilt Disease Resistance
(International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2020)
Aims: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya has not been achieved in its full
potential due to susceptibility of potato varieties to pest and diseases among others. Bacterial wilt,
caused by Ralstonia ...
Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Extruded Cereal Flours Fortified with Grain Amaranth, Baobab and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Powder
(Journal of Food Research, 2020)
A majority of households in Sub-Saharan Africa utilize cereal-based flours in the preparation of most of their
staples. However, the micronutrient contents of these cereal-based flours are low with higher levels ...
Production, Seed Management and Utilization of Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens L. Dc) in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)
Mucuna pruriens (velvet bean) is a high yielding leguminous crop, high in crude
protein content, which is used as animal feed and to improve soil fertility. Farmers are
also increasingly interested in its nutritive ...
Food Security Status During The Covid-19 Pandemic Among Vulnerable Groups In Keiyo South, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2021)
Health guidelines to manage the COVID-19 pandemic
could have led to unintended changes in states and processes that
affect food systems, food security, and nutrition. The study
conducted in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya ...
Establishment and early growth of Brachiaria grass cultivars in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2021-11)
A study was conducted to evaluate the establishment and early growth of Brachiaria cultivars; Brachiaria
decumbens cv. Basilisk, Brachiaria. brizantha cvs. Marandu, Piata, Xaraes and MG-4, Brachiaria hybrid cv.
Mulato ...
Evaluation of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Mutant Dolichos Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) Accessions in Kenya
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021-08)
Plant breeding through induced mutation technology is a potent method to creating new variants of
food crops with of desirable phenotypic, genetic and biochemical functions. It is a catalyst in
developing improved crop ...
Characterization of effect of Gamma ray on morpho-Agronomic traits of dolichos Lablab (Lablabpurpureus I.) sweet
(Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 2021-09)
Lablab purpureus (L.) Synonym Dolichos lablab (L.) Sweet; is a minor and an important multipurpose legume. Despite this it classified as an orphaned crop hence few studies on its improvement have been undertaken. Limited ...