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Biochemical composition of pigeonpea genotypes in Kenya
(Australian Journal of Crop Science (AJCS), 2019)
Pigeonpea is an important crop in semi-arid tropics and sub-tropics. The improvement and utilization of this crop in East Africa can
enhance food and nutrition security. A study was carried out to examine variation in ...
Prospects of Fungus-Based Biopesticides for Management of Insect Vectors of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease
(2019)
Maize, Zea mays L., production in Kenya is constrained by both biotic and abiotic factors.
For instance, maize lethal necrosis (MLN) was first reported in Bomet County in 2011 and
has since spread to other maize growing ...
Analysis of the population structure 2015 Puccinia graminis f. sp tritici (Pgt) in Kenya using simple sequence repeats markers
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2019)
N Wheat (Triticum astevium) production in Kenya has been severely affected by stem rust Ug99 and its related
race groups. The consequence of not controlling this disease is steep decline in the crop production thus ...
Perception and Adoption of Famers to Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Upper Turkwel Watershed in Kenya
(AER Journal, 2019)
This study was carried out in Kapenguria area of Upper Turkwel Dam in West Pokot
County with an objective of determining the factors that influence the perception and
adoption of soil and water conservation practices ...
Assessment of Aflatoxin Awareness and Their Presence in Indigenous Chicken Products in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)
Aflatoxin contamination of chicken products can significantly impact food safety and health
of consumers. A study was conducted to investigate presence of aflatoxins in meat and eggs
of indigenous chicken and farmer ...
Effect of Irrigation with Waste Water on Soil Characteristics and Bean Yield: A Case Study of University of Eldoret Farm
(AER Journal, 2019)
Experimental field treatments were set up at the University of Eldoret farm that is next to the
wastewater treatment plant. The farm is located in Uasin Gishu County, Kenyan North Rift
part. The field experiments were ...
ROTATIONAL EFFECTS OF GRAIN AMARANTH (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L.), SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) AND NITROGEN ON STRIGA HERMONTHICAINFESTATION AND MAIZE (Zea maysL.) PERFORMANCE IN SIAYA COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Maize is a dominant food crop in Kenya. It is a crop consumed in various forms by both urban and rural population and thus important in terms of food security. It is also grown for use as livestock feeds. Maize production ...
FALL ARMYWORM (Spodoptera frugiperda) INFESTATION: FARMERS’ PERCEPTION, KNOWLEDGE AND DAMAGE IN BUNGOMA AND KERICHO COUNTIES, ITS BIOLOGY AND HOST PLANT RESISTANCE
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Fall armyworm (FAW) is a new and invasive pest causing economic damage to various crops. In maize the yield loss by this pest has been estimated to be 60 %. The pest is mainly controlled using chemical insecticides which ...
Parents’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice in Prevention of Dental Caries among Five Year Old Children in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2019)
Dental caries affect 60-90% of school-going children globally, and the prevalence is rising
steadily in developing countries. Its impacts reduce the quality of life in children;
compromise their nutrient intake, enjoyment ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A FERMENTED SOY BEAN FORTIFIED MAIZE MEAL SNACK (MKARANGO) TO ALLEVIATE PROTEIN ENERGY MALNUTRITION IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN
(University of Eldoret, 2019)
Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) is a serious public health problem among school going children in Africa and other developing countries. Fortification of food fed to children with legumes is one of the most sustainable ...