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Effect of soil amendments on availability of soil phosphorus and uptake by maize in Vihiga County, western Kenya
(African Journal of Rural Development, 2018)
The combined use of organic inputs and fertilizers as promoted via Integrated Soil
Fertility Management (ISFM) approach may have a significant effect on bioavailability
of phosphorus (P) and enhance its uptake by crops. ...
EFFECT OF SPACING ON QUALITY AND YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) PHENOTYPES IN KENYA
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci, 2018)
Local vegetables are important crops grown in many parts of African countries including
Kenya. They are at times given various names depending on their where about grown, for
example, Corchorus olitorius is also known ...
Proximate, Microbial and Sensory Characteristics of Cowpea Milk Fermented with Probiotic Starter Cultures
(EJFOOD, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2020)
Fermentation of cowpea milk was carried out
using three mixed starter cultures containing (i) Lactobacillus
acidophilus, Bifidobacterium spp, and Streptococcus
thermophilus (ABT) (ii) Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. ...
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 ...
Effect of soy fortification on the quality of Mkarango a traditional Kenyan fermented maize meal snack
(Food Science & Nutrition, 2020)
This study aimed at improving the quality and nutrient density of a Kenyan fermented
maize meal snack (mkarango) through soy fortification to alleviate protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM) in children. Nine variations of ...
ASSESSMENT OF DETERMINANTS OF UNDER-NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG THE ELDERLY IN MOIBEN SUB-COUNTY, UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Food insecurity is an issue of great concern across the globe. Attainment of food security is a prerequisite towards realization of vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of which Kenya is a signatory. ...
EVALUATION OF SWEETPOTATO (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) GENOTYPES FOR VINE MULTIPLICATION IN SANDPONICS SYSTEM USING OPTIMIZED NUTRIENT MEDIA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is one of the most affordable and nutrient rich food crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the production of the crop is constrained by several biotic and abiotic stresses. ...
CHARACTERIZATION (MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR) AND SENSORY EVALUATION OF IMPROVED LABLAB GENOTYPES
(University of Eldoret, 2015)
Lablab purpureus is a multipurpose legume mainly grown by subsistence farmers for pulse, forage and vegetable. Despite these diverse uses that can be combined successfully under various agronomic conditions, the bean has ...
INFLUENCE OF Trichoderma harzianum FROM SEMI-ARID SOILS ON MAIZE SEED GERMINATION AND EARLY SEEDLING GROWTH UNDER WATER STRESS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)
Water stress is one of the major constraints on plant productivity worldwide and is
projected to aggravate with climatic changes while human population is at its exponential
phase. On the other hand, Trichoderma spp. ...
Effect of Harvesting Stages and Nitrogen on Seed Quality and Yield of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.)
(International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 2020)
Production of high quality seeds in African leafy vegetables has not been practiced due to
varying reasons including incorrect harvesting stages and fertilizer rates. Jute mallow
(Corchorus olitorius L.) pods do not ...