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Application of Gamma Induced Mutation in Breeding Potato for Bacterial Wilt Disease Resistance
Chepkoech, Emmy; et. al... (International Journal of Pathogen Research, 2020)Aims: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production in Kenya has not been achieved in its full potential due to susceptibility of potato varieties to pest and diseases among others. Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia ... -
Assessment of phenotypicand genetic variation against pod borer among a subset of elite pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) genotypes in Kenya
Cheboi, Juliana; et.al... (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 ... -
Assessment of Upland Rice Production Constraints and Farmers’ Preferred Varieties in Liberia
Momolu, Emmanuel; et al. (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2023-02)Rice (Oryza spp) is the primary staple food crop for over 5.3 million people in Liberia that significantly contribute to food security. Despite the numerous benefits of rice, its production in Liberia has remained heavily ... -
Bio – control of net-blotch and scald pathogens of barley using paenibacillus polymyxa KAI245 Isolated from sorghum rhizosphere in Western Kenya
Chemitei, Kipkogei; et.al. (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 ... -
Biochemical composition of pigeonpea genotypes in Kenya
Cheboi, Juliana J.; et. al... (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 ... -
Changes in Seed Quality during Seed Development and Maturation of Bambara Nut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) Landraces
Oballim, Gerard; et al. (International Journal of Agronomy, 2023-10)%is study aimed at determining changes in the seed quality of bambara nut (BN) landraces during seed development and maturation so as to more precisely time seed harvest for better seed quality. %ree bambara nut landraces, ... -
EFFECT OF SPACING ON QUALITY AND YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorusolitorius) PHENOTYPES IN KENYA
Rutto, David, K. L.; et. al... (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 Leaf Harvesting on Yield Parameters and Seed Quality of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.)
Monau, Boyce P.; et al. (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 ... -
EFFECT OF RIDGING AND INTERCROPPING ON SORGHUM PRODUCTIVITY IN ARID AND SEMI-ARID LANDS OF EASTERN KENYA
MUSYIMI, D.; et. al... (African Crop Science Journal,, 2022)Soil moisture deficit is a key constraint to sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) productivity in arid and semi- arid lands globally. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ridging and sorghum- bean intercropping ... -
EFFECT OF SPACING ON QUALITY AND YIELD OF JUTE MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) PHENOTYPES IN KENYA
Rutto, David K. L.; et. al... (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 ... -
Effect of water stress duration on the growth characteristics and yield components of upland Rice varieties in Kenya
Pope, Emmanuel Momolu; et al. (Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2023-08)Drought stress is a major problem in upland rice grown areas under rainfed conditions. It affects plant growth and development, and eventually leads to a considerable yield reduction. The study was carried out with the aim ... -
Effects of Storage Moisture and Temperature Conditions on The Longevity of Seeds of Ekebergia Capensis Sparrm
Limo K., Reuben; et. al... (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)Ekebergia capensis is an indigenous tree valued for its medicinal uses. However, it is facing extinction due to excessive utilization without counter efforts to restore them, and its slow regeneration rate in nature. ... -
Establishment and early growth of Brachiaria grass cultivars in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya
Ngode, L; et al. (International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2021-11)A study was conducted to evaluate the establishment and early growth of Brachiaria cultivars; Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk, Brachiaria. brizantha cvs. Marandu, Piata, Xaraes and MG-4, Brachiaria hybrid cv. Mulato ... -
Evaluation of Fertilizer Formulations on Yield and Quality of Malt Barley Varieties in Mau, Kenya
Sakwa, Brian; et. al... (frican Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2021)Appropriate nutrition is essential for unlocking the yield potential of malt barley varieties and grains with malting quality within the required levels. Obtaining optimal yield, malting, and brewing quality of malt ... -
Evaluation of Morphological Attributes in Tea Progenies Arising from Gamma-Treated Seeds
Kamau, P. N.; et al. (Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), 2020-06)A key step in characterization of germplasm is the identification of phenotypic variation present in a given population. A study was carried out to determine the effect of different dosages of gamma rays (50 and 100Gy) on ... -
Farmers’ Perception on Dodder (Cuscuta Spp) Parasitic Plant in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Kokwon, C.; et al. (African Environmental Review Journal, 2022-06)Dodder plant is an annual holoparastic plant, widely distributed and colonizing diversity of habitats. It is an invasive weed that causes ecological and economic damage to crop production and biodiversity. Its massive ... -
Fungal Pathogens Affecting the Quality of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Seed in Selected Agro-ecological Zones of Liberia
Were, Javan Omondi; et al. (World Journal of Agricultural Research, 2023-03)The study aimed to investigate the presence and characterization of fungal pathogens in rice grains collected from four major rice producing counties in Liberia. Samples were collected from rice farmers in Bong, Lofa, ... -
Genetic architecture of maize chlorotic mottle virus and maize lethal necrosis through GWAS, linkage analysis and genomic prediction in tropical maize germplasm
Sitonik, Cheleng'at; et al... (Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2019)Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a serious threat to the food security of maize-growing smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa. The ability of the maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) to interact with other members of the Potyviridae ... -
Genomic Designing for Climate Smart Finger Millet
Odeny, Damaris Achieng; et. al... (Springer Nature Switzerland, 2020)Finger millet is a nutritious cereal crop mainly grown in eastern Africa and southern parts of India. The crop has an incredible ability to adapt to adverse agro-ecological conditions, and is therefore a favorite of ... -
Influence of Herbicides on Yield, Weight and Size of Soybean Seed
Abubakar, Hussaini; et. al... (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 ...