Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences
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BIOASSAY AND RESPONSE OF PYRETHRUM (Chrysanthemum cinareriifolium) GENOTYPES TO PATHOGENIC FUNGI IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Fungal pathogens are a major production constraint to quantity and quality of pyrethrin in Kenya and other parts of the world. Pyrethrin is a natural insecticide that is cheap, environmentally friendly, acts with celerity, ... -
BACTERIUM (Bacillus amyloliquefaciens) AS A BIOCONTROL AGENT AGAINST FUNGAL DISEASES OF SORGHUM
(University of Eldoret, 2025)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is among the main primary foods in arid and semi-arid lands and it is grown for both food and also as a forage crop. Its production is constrained by both biotic and abiotic factors. To ensure ... -
Effect of Leaf Harvesting on Yield Parameters and Seed Quality of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.)
(Journal of Crops, Livestock and Pests Management, 2023-10)Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is an African Leafy Vegetable (ALV) which has a wide range of uses but mostly known as a fibre crop as opposed to vegetable. There is limited information on the seed quality aspects of kenaf ... -
Smallholder Farmers’ Seed Sources in Rwanda for Unsubsidized System: Case of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-10)This study was conducted in the Southern Province in four selected districts, namely Kamonyi, Muhanga, Ruhango, and Nyanza, of Rwanda, where bean seeds are not under the subsidy program, hence unclear seed sources and ... -
The Physical and Physiological Quality of Informal Seeds of Rwanda: Case of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024-10)This study was carried out at the laboratories of the Department of Seed, Crop, and Horticultural Sciences; School of Agriculture and Biotechnology; University of Eldoret, Kenya, on common bean seed samples collected ... -
Effect of Mulching as a Weed Management Strategy in Field Production of French Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) in Western Kenya
(Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, 2024-02)There has been a 2% decrease on French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) production in Kenya due to factors such as weeds, pests and diseases and the challenge of controlling them using chemicals that result in high rejection ... -
Farmers’ perceptions and determinants of indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) use in ricebean production in Nyanza Region of Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2025)This study examined the perceptions of farmers towards Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in ricebean (Vigna umbellata) production. It was guided by the perception-adoption mediation framework based on the diffusion of ... -
Performance Evaluation of a Variable Pitch Potato Grader
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-05)Manual grading of potatoes in Kenya has resulted in inconsistencies, quality variations and financial losses to smallscale farmers due to low market prices for poorly classified produce. To mitigate these challenges, this ... -
Seed Quality of Velvet Bean Seeds (Mucuna pruriens L. Dc) In Western Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2023-04)Farmers in Bungoma County are actively involved in velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L. DC) production due to its multiple uses. It can be used to improve soil fertility, nutrition, drought tolerance, pest and disease tolerance, ... -
Social Economic Factors Driving Cassava Adoption in Teso South, Busia County, Kenya
(East African Journal of Agriculture and Biotechnology, 2024)Cassava's significance as a food crop is underscored by its ability to thrive in poor soils, withstand drought, and tolerate marginal conditions where other crops might fail. Despite its recognized importance and the ... -
Response of Selected Pyrethrum Genotypes to Bud, Wilt and Crown Rot Diseases under Controlled Conditions
(Asian Plant Research Journal, 2025)Fungal infections specifically bud disease, wilt, and crown rot are the major contributors to the reduction in both the quality and quantity of pyrethrin production, affecting many farmers in Kenya and globally. This ... -
Mapping and severity of pathogenic fungi of banana in major growing zones of kenya
(International Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, 2025)Fungal diseases in banana are very devastating and can cause up to 50% loss. This study investigated the incidence and severity of fungal diseases affecting banana across Kisii, Meru, and Taita Taveta counties during the ... -
Breeding potential of lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: a review on characterization and bruchid studies towards improved production and utilization in Africa
(Genet Resour Crop Evol, 2021)Lablab (Lablab purpureus) [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost, underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production, consumption and research are still limited. Wide genetic ... -
Farmers’ Participatory Plant Selection of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) in Tanzania
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022)Farmer-participatory breeding approach is an important component in the crop improvement of lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet). The study was carried out to obtain the knowledge, practices and preferences of lablab ... -
Pre-Breeding Prospects of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) Accessions in Tanzania: Morphological Characterization and Genetic Diversity Analysis
(Agronomy, 2022)Under-exploited crops such as Lablab purpureus are regarded a pathway towards alleviating the food and nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at evaluating the morphoagronomic diversity present in ... -
Nutrient Use Efficiency in Maize (Zea mays): Response to OrganicInorganic Phosphorus Substitutions in Western Kenya
(2025)The degrading soil fertility and inefficient application of fertilizers limit the production of sustainable maize in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of substituting organic and ... -
Symptomatology and Identification of Major Fungal Pathogens of Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum cinareriifolium) in Kenya
(Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2024)Fungal pathogens are major biotic constraints in almost all pyrethrum producing zones in the world. Due to limited information, this study was designed to document on symptomatology and diversity of major fungal pathogens ... -
Response of Selected Pyrethrum Genotypes to Bud, Wilt and Crown Rot Diseases under Controlled Conditions
(Asian Plant Research Journal, 2025)Fungal infections specifically bud disease, wilt, and crown rot are the major contributors to the reduction in both the quality and quantity of pyrethrin production, affecting many farmers in Kenya and globally. This ... -
In-Vitro Inhibitory Effect of Bacillus Amyloliquefaciens on Isolated Foliar Diseases of Sorghum
(American Journal of Microbiological Research, 2024)Bacillus amyloliquefaciens is a bio control agent that is reported to promote plant performance alongside having antifungal properties. The bacterium is found often naturally around the rhizosphere of and normally colonizes ... -
DIVERSITY AND BIO-CONTROL OF MYCOTOXIN FUNGI FROM MAIZE, GROUNDNUTS AND SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Mycotoxin adulteration in maize, groundnuts and agricultural lands have destabilized Kenya's food safety and healthcare status overtime. This study focused on assessing the diversity of mycotoxin fungi in maize, groundnut, ...
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