School of Agriculture & Biotechnology: Recent submissions
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Findings from a survey in Western Kenya to determine the soil fertility replenishment technologies adoption rates
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2019)A survey on adoption levels of the existing soil nitrogen replenishing technologies amongst farmers in three counties in western Kenya was carried out in June 2011. Three farmer associations were Angurai Farmers Development ... -
APPLICATION OF GAMMA INDUCED MUTATION IN BREEDING FOR BACTERIAL WILT (Ralstonia solanacearum) DISEASE RESISTANCE IN POTATO (Solanum tuberosum L.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the second most important staple food crop in Kenya after maize and fourth in the world, therefore, plays a vital role in food and nutrition security, and sustainable development. Despite ... -
ENHANCING SOIL NITROGEN THROUGH CROP ARRANGEMENTS AND FERTILIZER: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MBILI INTERCROPPING AND CONVENTIONAL METHODS FOR SUSTAINABLE MAIZE- SOY BEAN FARMING IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low fertility in highly weathered and degraded soils largely accounts for low and unsustainable crop yields in most African countries. Nitrogen (N) is the most deficient among other nutrients because other than being ... -
FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) AND SOYBEAN (Glycine max) RESPONSES TO NPK FERTILIZER IN ZINC-AMENDED SOILS OF WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Low agricultural productivity in SSA is attributed primarily to declining soil fertility. About 65% of the agricultural soils in SSA are degraded as a result of nutrient depletion without adequate replenishment. Under ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERCROPPING FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana) VARIETIES WITH COMMON BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris) ON WEED MANAGEMENT AND YIELD IN TRANS - NZOIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Weed infestation is considered as one of the most important constraints affecting finger millet production causing significant yield losses. Management of weeds is important for enhancing the productivity of finger millet. ... -
TERRACE ADOPTION AND ITS ROLE IN SOIL ORGANIC CARBON DYNAMICS IN AGROPASTORAL WESTPOKOT COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Drylands of West Pokot experience severe soil erosion that has affected the community’s livelihood and socio-economic dynamics. The severity of erosion in the region is sustained by vulnerable soils and human activities ... -
ASSESSING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALTERNATIVE FISHING BAITS TO WILD Marphysa mossambica ON SELECTED HABITATS ALONG MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This research investigates fish populations, the craft of artisanal fishers, the impact of bait harvesting on sustainability of fishery along Mtwapa creek, along the Kenyan coastline. The Kenyan coastline has a narrow ... -
EFFECT OF SORGHUM- LEGUME INTERCROP FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FUNGAL DISEASES ON SORGHUM
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is ranked fifth globally after maize, wheat, rice and second after barley in Sub-Saharan Africa. Limited awareness and adoption of appropriate integrated sorghum- legume intercropping ... -
MACHINE LEARNING IN AGRICULTURE WITH APPLICATION IN MAIZE (Zea mays) YIELD PREDICTION MODELING IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Artificial intelligence is a subfield of computer science that aims to bring forth machines capable of emulating human behavior and replicating the cognitive and behavioral processes exhibited by humans. It is the ... -
THE BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY OF BALE MONKEYS (Chlorocebus djamdjamensis) IN THE DISTURBED ENVIRONMENT OF HARENNA BAMBOO FOREST, ETHIOPIA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)This study aimed to understand the behavior and ecology of Bale monkey in disturbed environment of bamboo forest. The study site was located in the southern escarpment of Bale Mountains National Park, specifically known ... -
ROOT TRAIT RESPONSES TO PHOSPHORUS DEFICIENCY IN BAMBARA GROUNDNUT (VIGNA SUBTERRANEA L. VERDC)
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.) is a legume whose growth is limited by moisture and phosphorus (P) deficiency. Limited research has focussed on belowground traits in Bambara groundnut, which is crucial for ... -
MORPHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR EVALUATION OF KENYAN BRACHIARIA ECOTYPES IN RELATION TO DROUGHT AND SPIDER MITE (Tetranychus urticae Koch) STRESS
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Brachiaria (Urochloa decumbens) also known as signal grass, is a C4 plant that is tolerant to drought. The objective of this study was to evaluate Kenyan Brachiaria ecotypes through morpho-physiological and molecular ... -
SCREENING ELITE CASSAVA LINES FOR THEIR RESPONSE TO CASSAVA MOSAIC AND BROWN STREAK VIRUSES
(University of Eldoret, 2024)Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) have been the major biotic factors limiting potential yield in cassava production for decades. This research was conducted to investigate the response ... -
INFLUENCE OF FERTILIZER TYPES AND INTERCROPPING ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND CROP PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PARTS OF BUSIA COUNTY WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2024)In order to address the low soil fertility and low crop yields within Busia county of western Kenya, an integrated soil fertility study was carried out during the 2016 SR and 2017 LR at Busia ATC and Teso farmers field ... -
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 ... -
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, 2024-09)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 ... -
Local sediment amendment can potentially increase barley yield and reduce the need for phosphorus fertilizer on acidic soils in Kenya
(Front. Environ. Sci, 2024-10)Soil acidification and low nutrient availability are two major challenges facing agriculture in most regions of East Africa, resulting in aluminum toxicity and poor crop yields. The amendment of local sediments to cropland ... -
Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Physico-chemical, and Functional Properties of Irish Potato Tubers and flours is Dose and Varietal Dependent
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10)Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a globally significant food crop, serving as a staple for many populations and contributing to food security. Gamma irradiation has emerged as a promising postharvest technology to ... -
Dough rheological properties, physical, consumer acceptability and microbial qualities of wheat and wheat-sorghum biscuits fortified with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) powder
(Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2025)Protein deficiency is a nutritional challenge affecting young children in developing countries. Food fortification with edible insects is a potentially sustainable approach to increasing protein quality in young children’s ... -
Peri‑urban agriculture and household food and nutrition security around Eldoret, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2024-08)Rapid urbanisation in low- and middle-income countries, which has encroached on agricultural lands but has not been con- sistently accompanied by corresponding improvements in water and sanitation services, has raised ...
