School of Agriculture & Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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SCREENING FOR STEM RUST RESISTANCE IN MUTANT BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare L.) LINES
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Stem rust is a devastating disease in barley that is caused by a fungi (Puccinia graminis f.sp tritici, Eriks. and E. Henn).The disease has been controlled for quite some time due to the presence of cultivars carrying the ... -
RHODES GRASS (Chloris gayana Kunth.) SEED QUALITY IN RESPONSE TO FERTILIZER APPLICATION AND HARVESTING REGIMES
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Forage seeds play a vital role in livestock development as they are the foundation for increased feed production per unit area. Availability of good quality establishment of old stands is important in ensuring continuous ... -
OCCURENCE, DIVERSITY AND BOTANICAL MANAGEMENT OF ANTHRACNOSE PATHOGEN (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) IN FARM-SAVED BEAN SEED IN WESTERN KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) crop plays an important role in human nutrition and poverty alleviation in Western Kenya. Most farmers use farm saved seed. However, seed borne anthracnose Colletotrichum lindemuthianum ... -
INHERITANCE OF CATECHIN AND CAFFEINE CONTENT IN KENYAN TEA (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze)
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Diallel designs are used in many breeding programmes because of the important genetic information they offer to plant breeders. Eight biochemical traits were studied to estimate the general combining abilities (GCA), ... -
Factors Influencing Subsidized Fertilizer Access andUse Intensity onSmall Holder Farmers inTrans Nzoia County
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRIS, 2019)Low crop yields as a result of inadequate application of fertilizer remains to be a challengelimiting optimum crop production especially among smallholder farmers in Kenya. The government of Kenya, ... -
The Response of Single Crosses to Inoculation with Maize Lethal Necrosis
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Maize is by far the most important staple food commodity in many households in Kenya. Maize lethal Necrosis disease has in the recent past become a menace in hindering maize production in many ... -
Morphological Characterization of Selected Sesame (Sesamum IndicumL.) Genotypes in Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Sesame is one of the most important oilseed crops in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Despite its importance, sesame yields in Kenya are very low due to lack of improved and high yielding ... -
Response of Selected Cabbage Varieties to Alternaria brassicicola underGreenhouse Conditions
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Dark leaf spot (Alternaria brassicicola) is an important disease of cabbage crop. It is a major constraint in cabbage production in Kenya causing substantial losses if not managed properly. Hybrid varieties ... -
Effect of Seed Size on Germination and Seedling Performance on Grafted Avocado
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)Avocado (Persea americana) producing areas in Kenya face constraints in generating sufficient propagation material. Lack of technical production skills has led to poor quality avocado seedlings. ... -
Effect of Postharvest handling on Quality Attributes of Passion Fruits (Passiflora edulis Sims var.)
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)87African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, December, 2018, Vol 4, No. 4Effect of Postharvest handling on Quality Attributes of Passion Fruits (Passiflora edulis Sims var.)Lagat Cyrus K., Omami E.N, Mutui T.M ... -
Current Livestock Production Challenges and Opportunities in Transmara SubCounty: Diagnostic Survey Report
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2018)The purose of this study was to assess feed resources available for Sahiwal and its Crossbred weaner calves in Trans Mara sub County of Narok County. A survey was carried out in three randomly selected Wards; Lolgorian, ... -
EFFECT OF SPACING ON QUALITY AND YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorusolitorius) PHENOTYPES IN KENYA
(African Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2018)Localvegetables 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, Corchorusolitoriusis also ... -
Influence of Herbicides Application as Desiccant on Protein and Sugar Content of Soybean Seed
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2019)Soybean, Glycine max is an annual crop belonging to the family Fabaceae, which has 40% protein, 20% oiland 30% carbohydrate and plays a very significant role in world agriculture. Some farmers hasten the maturity and ... -
Analysis of Institutional Factors Influencing Adoption of Zero-grazing Dairy Farming Technology amongSmallholder Farmers in Bondo Sub County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 2019)Adoption of zero-grazing addresses challenges faced by smallholder farmers. In Bondo Sub-County adoption of zero-grazing technology has remained low at 4-8 percent despite its introduction in the area in 1990s. No in-depth ... -
SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF ZERO-GRAZING DAIRY FARMING TECHNOLOGY AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN BONDO SUBCOUNTY, KENYA
(International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Studies, 2019)Adoption of zero-grazing technology in Bondo Sub-County has remained low at 4-8 percent despite its introduction in the area in 1990s. No in-depth analysis has ever been conducted in Bondo Sub-County on the factors ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Participation by Farm Households in Soil Erosion Management in Chepareria Ward, West Pokot County, Kenya
(Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, 2019)Soil is a vital resource for survival for many rural populations. However, soil erosion negates the ecosystem function, productivity, livelihoods and national economy. To enable sustainable functioning of the ecosystem, ... -
Assessment of Effects of Zero and Conventional Tillage Practiceson Soil Moisture and Wheat Grain Yield in Arid and Semi-Arid Landof Laikipia, Kenya
(Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2019)oil water conservation through tillage is one appropriate way of addressing soil moisture deficit in rain-fed agriculture. Theinfluence of zero and conventional tillage on soil moisture and yield of wheat was investigated ... -
Ethnomedical Survey of the Plants Used by TraditionalHealers in Narok County, Kenya
(Hindawi - Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019)Most of the plants used by herbalists amongst the various Kenyan communities have not been documented despite their widespread use. The purpose of this research was to document the medicinal plants used by the herbalists ... -
Attempt to Model Tuberculosis with the Effects of Both Treatment and Case Detection
(Asian Research Journal of Mathematics, 2019)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that usually affect the lungs. It is caused by bacteria and spread through the air. Due to the high rate of spread and later leads to death due to TB, this led to formulation of ... -
Rising Cancer Incidence and Role of the Evolving Diet in Kenya
(Nutrition and Cancer, 2019)Kenya has experienced an increase in the incidence of various types of cancers in the last few decades. This article highlights dietary factors as major contributors to this rising trend of cancer incidence in Kenya at the ...