Browsing Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences by Issue Date
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Optimization of nutrient media for sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) vine multiplication in sandponics: Unlocking the adoption and utilization of improved varieties
(Gates Open Research, 2018)Sweetpotato, being a vegetatively propagated crop is prone to seed degeneration, and a continuous source for high quality sweetpotato seed is critical for an efficient seed system. In most Sub-Saharan African countr ... -
EFFECT OF POSTHARVEST HANDLING AND TREATMENTS ON THE SHELF LIFE AND QUALITY OF PASSION FRUIT (Passiflora edulis sims var) IN UASIN -GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 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 AGRONOMICPRACTICES ON SEED QUALITY AND LEAF YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) IN THE NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF SPACING, TRELLIS/ STAKING AND PRUNING ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF VINE SPINACH (Basella alba L) IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 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 ... -
SEVERITY OF NET BLOTCH (Pyrenophora teres) IN BARLEY: PHYTOHORMONE SIGNALING UNDER ALUMINIUM TOXICITY AND WATER DEFICIENCY
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Aluminium toxicity, drought and net blotch coupled with their interactions, biochemical reactions and induction of hormonal signaling are responsible for low barley yields in Kenya. The studies aimed at identifying genotypes ... -
Allelopathic effect of Niger Plant (Guizotia abyssinica L.) on abundance of selected weeds
(2018)Plants release many secondary metabolites to the environment that can be harnessed for important uses. These secondary metabolites are known as allelochemicals. The current worldwide demand for cheaper, more ... -
Determination of Types and Quantities of Secondary Metabolites in Niger Plant (Guizotia Abyssinica L) Found Within Moiben Sub – County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative research and development, 2018)Plants are a major source of active chemical constituents that can be used against other plants. From natural ecosystems, it has been found that exudates from some plants influence the growth and development of other ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of French Beans Production at Kariua in Kandara, Murang’a County-Kenya
(Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, 2019)A sample survey research was conducted in November 2017 to January 2018 at Kariua area in Murang’a county, Kenya, with a sole aim to assess the current situation experienced by the French bean farmers in the area as well ... -
Low Comparative analysis for producing sweet potato pre-basic seed using sandponics and conventional systems
(Journal of Crop Improvement, 2019)In Sub-Saharan Africa, sweetpotato pre-basic seed is multiplied in screenhouses using a sterilized soil substrate. This is expensive and unsustainable. The use of sand substrate with a fertigation system (“sandponics”), ... -
Bio – control of net-blotch and scald pathogens of barley using paenibacillus polymyxa KAI245 Isolated from sorghum rhizosphere in Western Kenya
(American Journal of Microbiological Research, 2019)Net-blotch and scald are important foliar diseases of barley. In the present study, the biocontrol activity of Paenibacillus polymyxa KaI245 was evaluated against Drechsclera teres f. sp teres and Rhynchosporium ... -
Assessment of Levels of Nutrients in Selected ALVs at Different Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review, 2019)Proper nutrition contributesto declines under-five mortality rates and improves the productivity of adults.Addressing nutritional problems requires adequate information on the diets of individuals and populations. ... -
IN VITRO Analysis of Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Properties of crude extracts of selected plants against the tomato wilt diseases
(African Crop Science Journal, 2019)The wilt disease by fungal and bacterial pathogens is one of the most devastating diseases of tomato(Solanum lycopersicum L.) worldwide. Chemical-based control of the wilt-causing pathogens oftenleads to environmental ... -
Assessment of phenotypicand genetic variation against pod borer among a subset of elite pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) genotypes in Kenya
(Australian Journal of Crop Science, 2019)Molecular marker information supported by quality morphological data facilitates the choice of suitable parents for applied breeding. The main aim of this study was to assess genetic diversity among 55 cultivated yield ... -
Technical Efficiency and Its Determinants on Irish Potato Farming among Small Holder Farmers in Trans-Nzoia County-Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, 2019)Increased pressure on land brought about by increased population in the highlands of Western Kenya such as Trans Nzoia Countyhas led to increased land fragmentation and forced farmers to diversify their crops ...