Browsing by Author "Ohiokpehai, O."

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Effect of environment, intercropping systems and harvest intervals on protein and β-carotene contents of leaf amaranth

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ng'ang'a, M. N.; Omami, E.; Ohiokpehai, O. (2011)

Leaf Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is regarded as one of the most nutritious vegetables in western Kenya and is often grown in mixtures with other crops. The leaves contain 17.5 to 38.3% dry matter protein and significant ...
Effects of intercropping on fresh leaf yield of amaranth (A. Dubius) in Western Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ng'ang'a, M. N.; Omami, E.; Ohiokpehai, O. (2009-01)

Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is an important indigenous vegetable in Kenya, yet factors affecting leaf yield have not been fully investigated. Besides being rich in micronutrients, it has several medicinal properties compared ...
Intercropping Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus dubius) with Soybean (Glycine max) for Sustainability and Improved Livelihoods in Western Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ng’ang’a, M. N.; Ohiokpehai, O.; Omami, E. (Springer Netherlands, 2011)

This study was carried out in 2006 to determine the effect of different intercropping systems on grain yield, land use efficiency and economic returns in soybean (Glycine max) and grain amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) intercrops ...

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