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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 ...
THE SEED INDUSTRY IN LIBERIA: A CASE STUDY OF RICE (Oryza sativa L.) SEED QUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE SEED HEALTH MANAGEMENT
(University of Eldoret, 2023-08)
Rice is the staple food in Liberia and despite being largely cultivated throughout the country imports contribute about 75% of the national requirement. Additionally, the seed industry is not well developed nor efficient. ...
INFLUENCE OF SEED ASPECTS AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZATION ON SEED QUALITY OF VELVET BEAN (MUCUNA PRURIENS L.) IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-11)
Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) is known as a high yielding leguminous crop which is used as vegetable and fodder. However, seed morphological variability and seed coat dormancy has been reported, to affect seed germination ...
Exploring Desert Locust (S. gregaria) Frass as an Organic Fertilizer for the Growth of Kales (Brassica oleracea L.) under Open Field Conditions
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-09)
In Kenya, kale (Brassica oleracea L.) is one of the most commonly consumed vegetable crops, however, their yield has been decreasing due to poor soils. An experiment was conducted to investigate the growth performance, ...
Effect of water stress duration on the growth characteristics and yield components of upland Rice varieties in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2023-08)
Drought stress is a major problem in upland rice grown areas under rainfed conditions. It affects plant growth and development, and eventually leads to a considerable yield reduction. The study was carried out with the aim ...
MORPHO-GENETIC DIVERSITY OF GAMMA IRRADIATED DOLICHOS BEAN (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) GENOTYPES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet 2n=22 or 24 is a multipurpose legume mainly grown and used as a pulse, forage feed and in soil amendment for nitrogen fixation and green manure. Practically, it still yields below ...
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A PROTOTYPE VARIABLE PITCH IRISH POTATO GRADER
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
The manual grading of potatoes in Kenya has resulted in inconsistencies, quality variations and financial losses for small-scale farmers due to low market prices for ungraded products. To mitigate these challenges, this ...
FOOD PRICE EFFECTS ON DIETARY INTAKE OF PRE-PRIMARY CHILDREN IN LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ELDORET, UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)
Unpredictable fluctuations in food prices have a direct impact on household’s real income. High and volatile prices of food raise malnutrition through both substitution of food commodities and income effects on consumption. ...
ASSESSMENT OF OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT AMONG WOMEN TRADERS AGED 20-50 YEARS IN ELDORET MUNICIPAL MARKETS, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)
Overweight (BMI 25-29) and obesity (BMI ≥30) is a global epidemic. Increase in non-communicable diseases is a major cause of death globally that is linked to nutritional imbalances like overweight and obesity. The main ...
Discovery of genomic regions associated with grain yield and agronomic traits in Bi-parental populations of maize (Zea mays. L) Under optimum and low nitrogen conditions
(Frontiers in Genetics, 2023-10)
Low soil nitrogen levels, compounded by the high costs associated with nitrogen
supplementation through fertilizers, significantly contribute to food insecurity,
malnutrition, and rural poverty in maize-dependent smallholder ...