Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences: Recent submissions
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EVALUATION OF YIELD POTENTIAL AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AFFECTING SOYBEAN PRODUCTION IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Soybean production in Western Kenya is low despite its yield potential. This is due to poor soil fertility, spacing and genotypes among others. Eleven soybean genotypes were evaluated for two seasons in three agro ecological ... -
USE OF LOCALLY CONSTITUTED ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SEEDLING GROWING MEDIA (Eldo-Seedlings Media MixR ) TO RAISE COMMERCIAL SEEDLINGS
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)R Agricultural development in Kenya is key to achieving sustainable social and economic targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Horticulture, a dynamic sub-sector of agriculture avails food such as vegetables ... -
HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION IN SOILS: A FOOD SECURITY RISK : A CASE OF MAIZE PRODUCTION IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils reduces its productivity and therefore there is need to adequately protect and restore soils in an ecosystem contaminated with heavy metals. This is done through ... -
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 ... -
EFFECT OF PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER RATES AND PRIMING TREATMENTS ON SEED QUALITY OF BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.)
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Bambara groundnut is a protein and energy rich legume crop of African origin with potential to contribute to food and nutrition security. Some studies have evaluated its seed quality but limited explanation exists on the ... -
Impact of Fungal Endophyte Colonization of Maize (Zea mays L.) on Induced Resistance to Thrips- and Aphid-Transmitted Viruses
(Plants, 2020)In eastern Africa, Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is caused by the co-infection of maize plants with Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) (Tombusviridae: Machlomovirus) and Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) (Potyviridae: Potyvirus). ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Herbicides on Yield, Weight and Size of Soybean Seed
(Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), 2020)Soybean, (Glycine max) is an annual crop belonging to the family Fabaceae, which is versatile and useful in the economy as human diet, animal feed and for industrial purposes. However, due to its higher price at the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
REACTION OF KENYAN BARLEY (Hordeum vulgare) CULTIVARS TO SCALD (Rhynchosporium secalis) AND ITS EFFECT ON YIELD AND SEED QUALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Scald caused by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oudem), is an important disease in Kenya.Three experiments were conducted to determine the effect of scald on the yield, grain and seed quality of barley as well as the role of seed ... -
DETERMINING QUANTITY OF COWPEA (Vigna unguiculata) LEAF YIELD UNDER DIFFERENT MANURE APPLICATION REGIMES AND CROPPING SYSTEMS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The low production of cereals and legumes among small-scale farmers in Kenya attributed to declining soil fertility and poor agronomic practices has led to renewed interest to review existing crop improvement technologies. ... -
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 PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER RATES ON GROWTH AND LEAF YIELD OF AFRICAN NIGHTSHADE (Solanum L. section solanum) GENOTYPES IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The African nightshade vegetable is in high demand in many parts of western Kenya, this demand has not been met due low yields caused by low use of fertilizer inputs in the region. Most of the soils found in Uasin Gishu ... -
Modelling Yield Gap Trends of Maize (Zea mays L.) Production under Soil Fertility Stress for Uasin Gishu Plateau Climate
(International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), 2019)Results of maize yield under fertility stressed conditions were predicted using AquaCrop model by comparing a reference non- fertility stressed field with a stressed condition for levels of soil stress from 5% to 95% ... -
Enhancing Seed Yield and Quality of Nerica by Timely Harvesting
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2019)Rice is one of the new crops in the seed certification system in Kenya. New Rice for Africa (NERICA), which is upland rice, has been developed and four varieties released for multiplication in Kenya. Evaluation of ... -
OCCURRENCE OF COMMON BACTERIAL BLIGHT CAUSED BY Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli ON COMMON BEAN AND THE INFLUENCE OF DIFFERENT FACTORS ON IT’S INCIDENCE IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(Int. J. Adv. Res., 2019)Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a popular legume crop in Kenya, ranking first among the legumes in importance. The production of this crop in Kenya has not kept pace with the demand. Among the main causes for poor ... -
INFLUENCE OF PLANT DENSITY AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF SWEET PEPPER (Capsicum annuum) IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY.
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Sweet pepper well known for its nutritional and medicinal values is also emerging as an important cash crop in the local and international markets. The quality of sweet pepper produced in Uasin Gishu is low thus failing ...
