School of Agriculture & Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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SCREENING OF SELECTED WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L) LINES FOR ALUMINIUM TOXICITY TOLERANCE USING PHENOTYPIC AND SSR MARKERS
(2018)This study was conducted to determine the Aluminium tolerance of fifteen genotypes of wheat. Aluminium (Al) toxicity is one of the major limiting factors for wheat production. Al toxicity inhibits root cell division and ... -
EFFECT OF POSTHARVEST HANDLING AND TREATMENTS ON THE SHELF LIFE AND QUALITY OF PASSION FRUIT (Passiflora edulis sims var) IN UASIN -GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(2018)In Kenya, Passion fruits are part of solution in staving- off hunger and malnourishment among her citizens. Most of the underutilized fruits passion fruit included is often among those which have the greatest potential in ... -
INFLUENCE OF SPACING, TRELLIS/ STAKING AND PRUNING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF VINE SPINACH (Basella alba L) IN WESTERN KENYA
(2018)Basella alba L is a highly nutritious indigenous leafy vegetable besides medicinal benefits as compared to other leafy vegetables. Locally known as ‘Enderema’ in Luhya (Western Kenya) has the potential to alleviate ... -
ASSESSMENT OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENDER ROLES AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN BARINGO NORTH SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(2018)Agriculture is the main contributor to rural livelihoods and food security in developing economies. However, household agricultural productivity and food security is a function of resource investments that are often subjected ... -
INFLUENCE OF AGRONOMIC PRACTICES ON SEED QUALITY AND LEAF YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) IN THE NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(2018)Production of Jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) in Kenya has been low due to many reasons, some of them being poor production agronomic practices by farmers such as poorly spaced plants, incorrect fertilizer rates, incorrect ... -
THE COMBINING ABILITY OF SINGLE CROSSES AND THEIR REACTION TO MAIZE LETHAL NECROSIS VIRUS
(2019)Maize is a key staple crop that is grown in most regions of Kenya and it is consumed in various forms by 80% of the population. Among the biotic constraints, maize lethal necrosis disease causes heavy yield losses thus ... -
EFFECTS OF SOIL AMENDMENTS ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND MAIZE GRAIN YIELD IN POORLY RESPONSIVE SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(2019-11-30)Poor soil responsiveness to fertilizer application is an emerging problem whose cause is yet to be well understood. This was the basis for a study in Western Kenya to unravel the underlying physical characteristics of these ... -
THE PERCEPTION OF INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY ON THE RELEVANCE OF KENYAN INTERIOR DESIGN DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(2019-11-30)Interior Design (ID) development and growth is being appreciated by many people today than it was in the past. This study evaluated Kenyan Interior Design Diploma Programmes (KIDDPs) on competence and skill training in ... -
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EFFECTS OF NITROGEN FERTILIZER AND HERBICIDE COATED MAIZE
(2016-05-23)Striga hermonthica (witch weed) infestation and low soil fertility are two major constraints to maize production in western Kenya. The low inherent soil fertility and poor crop management practices result in subsequent ... -
GENETIC ANALYSIS AND SELECTION FOR PHOSPHORUS EFFICIENCY IN
(2016-05-23)Low available phosphorus (P) remains a major limitation to maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in low P soils. Selecting maize hybrids that acquire and use P efficiently could reduce the rising costs of inorganic P. The ... -
DETERMINATION OF DISEASE PREVALENCE, BEST TREATMENT COMBINATIONS AND TEST OF INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT ON TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicon Mill) PROTECTED FROM CROP PESTS USING AGRONETS IN KENYA
(2016-05-23)Tomato is an important economic and food security crop in Kenya grown under rain fed and irrigation systems mainly by small-scale farmers as source of income, vitamins A, C, Lycopene and alicin strong anti oxidants that ... -
EFFECT OF METHANOLIC EXTRACTS OF Sida cuneifolia ROOTS
(2016-05-23)The importance of plant extracts in mammalian reproductive physiology has not been fully studied. This study therefore determined the effects of Sida cuneifolia root extracts on the reproductive systems of albino rats ... -
NUTRIENTS LIMITING SOYBEAN (Glycine max L) PRODUCTION IN ACRISOLS AND FERRALSOLS OF KAKAMEGA AND BUSIA COUNTIES
(2016-05-23)Soybean is a good source of protein and calories and therefore important for food security. Soybean yields in western Kenya stand at 0.6 t ha-1 season-1against a potential of 3 to 3.6 t ha-1 season-1. This has been attributed ... -
AN EVALUATION OF A NUTRITION PROGRAM, POSITIVE DEVIANCE
(2016-05-23)Positive Deviance Hearth program is designed to rehabilitate malnourished children, enable the families to sustain their rehabilitation at home on their own and to prevent malnutrition in younger siblings. However, PD ... -
EFFECTS OF DEFICIT IRRIGATION ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF ONION CROP
(2016-05-23)There is shortage of onions in Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties during dry season from October to March when the demand is high. Rainfall during the period is inadequate for crop development. This study aimed at testing ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF SOIL CLIMATE REGIMES OF KENYA USING SPATIAL JAVA NEWHALL SIMULATION MODEL
(2016-05-23)Climate change is a fundamental threat to food security, development and the fight against poverty. Identification of strategies to alleviate its impacts on agriculture is essential. One such strategy is making future ... -
EVALUATION OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA (Hyphomycetes) ISOLATES AS POTENTIAL AGENTS FOR CONTROL OF TEA WEEVILS (ENTYPOTRACHELUS MEYERI)
(2016-05-20)Tea (Camellia sinensisKuntze) is an important cash crop in Kenya. Several insect pests, however, have been recorded on tea affecting production; prominent among which is the tea weevil. Common tea weevils reported to occur ... -
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY DIFFERENTIALS BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL AND SYSTEM-OF-RICE INTENSIFICATION METHODS OF RICE PRODUCTION IN WEST KANO IRRIGATION SCHEME, KENYA
(2016-05-20)Rice in the irrigation schemes of Kenya is grown under the conventional method of continuous flooding which leads to production inefficiencies. With the limited resources such as land and capital inputs there is need for ... -
FOOD CONSUMPTION PATTERNS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN LIVING IN BANANA PRODUCING AREAS IN KISII COUNTY
(2016-05-20)Under-nutrition is a major public health problem in most developing countries where due to poverty, majority of the population depend on a single starchy staple for all their nutrient needs. Kisii County, the highest banana ...