• Enhancing adoption of climate services through an innovation systems approach 

  Mwangi, Mary; Kituyi, Evans; Ouma, Gilbert (Elsevier, 2020-07)

  Recent years have marked the emergence of the innovation systems approach as a shift from the conventional linear models of technology transfer. Linear technology diffusion models hinder participatory approaches of local ...
• The genome organization of the lake magadi tilapia, oreochromis alcolapia grahami, a cichlid extremophile 

  Bernardi, Giacomo; Kavembe, Geraldine D.; Bergman, Harold L.; Bucciarelli, Giuseppe; Wood, Chris M. (Elsevier, 2024-03-10)

  The genome of vertebrates is made of a mosaic of long stretches of DNA, called isochores, which are compositionally uniform, and belong to a few families of GC-poor (L1 and L2) and GC-rich (H1, H2, and H3) components. ...
• Effect of shade intensities on growth, biomass and grain yield of green grams (vigna radiata) and maize (zea mays) in Kitui County 

  Mwangi, Timothy I.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Akuja, Thomas E. (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2024)

  Maize and green grams are important food security crops grown and consumed in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya. High temperatures and low soil moisture lead to yield reduction. A two-season study was conducted to ...
• Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on water use efficiency of selected sorghum genotypes grown in semi-arid regions in Kenya 

  Kathuli, P.; Kinamaj, M.; Kitonyo, O. M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Muui, C. W.; Muasya, Reuben M. (2023-09)

  Sorghum yield in semi-arid regions is constrained by soil fertility and moisture stress which are worsened by climate variability. Water and nitrogen present a strong interplay in sorghum growth and yield in dry lands. In ...
• The influence of intensive agriculture on soil properties and nutrient availability in Kauwi and Zombe wards of Kitui County, Kenya 

  Kitavi, Everlyne K.; Ndung’u, Charles K.; Mwangi, Moses (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2024-01-07)

  Soils perform various functions for the purpose of supporting agroecosystems. Numerous agroecosystem support functions rely on the properties of soils. Inappropriate agricultural techniques and land usage have led to a ...
• Climate Smart Agriculture in Kenya's ASALS: gaps and barriers in policy development and implementation 

  Akuja, Thomas E.; Kandagor, Jacqueline J. (East African Nature and Science Organization, 2024-01)

  This paper presents an evaluation of the gaps and barriers in policy development and implementation with regard to Climate Change in Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS). In spite of concerted efforts ...
• Knowledge and information systems on sorghum amongst sorghum farmers in Nyanza, Eastern and Coastal Regions, Kenya 

  Muui, Catherine; Muasya, Reuben M.; Kambura, Ann; Nguluu, Simon N. (2023-02-28)

  As climate change continues to impact negatively on crop productivity, hardy crops such as sorghum could end severe food insecurity due to their potential to withstand adverse conditions. Farmers rely on localized indigenous ...
• Effects of inhibition of Nav1.3, Nav1.7, and Nav1.8 channels on pain-related behavior in Speke's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys spekii) 

  Makau, Christopher M.; Towett, Philemon K.; Kanui, Titus I.; Abelson, Klas S. (2023-11-27)

  Comparative studies using reptiles as experimental animals in pain research could expand our knowledge on the evolution and adaptation of pain mechanisms. Currently, there are no data reported on the involvement of ...
• Response of micropropagated tissue culture banana (Musa spp.) to acclimatization using arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi 

  Wahome, C. N.; Ombori, O.; Maingi, J.; Njeru, E. M.; Nchore, S. B.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muthini, M. (2022-11-17)

  The production of banana seedlings through tissue culture provides a reliable source of numerous, disease free, quality plantlets. However, the micropropagation process is faced with a number of challenges. In this study ...
• Soil physic-chemical properties, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) diversity and abundance in the rhizosphere of calotropis procera in two wild locations of semi-arid Eastern Kenya 

  Musyoka, Damaris K.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muchugi, Alice N.; Jefwa, Joyce M.; Sakha, Michael A. (2023-10)

  Soil and root samples were randomly collected from the rhizosphere of Calotropis procera (Calotropis) growing in two wild locations of Makueni and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya. The root samples were assessed for arbuscular ...
• Farmyard manure and arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi inoculation enhanced growth and fruit fibre productivity of Calotropis procera in semi-arid eastern Kenya 

  Musyoka, Damaris K.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muchugi, Alice N.; Jefwa, Joyce M. (2023-10)

  A greenhouse experiment was conducted at the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) to determine the effects of farmyard manure (FYM) and arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF) inoculation on growth, vigor, shoot nutrient ...
• An analysis of commercial banks’ responses to climate change: a case of commercial banks in Kitui County Kenya 

  Kitonga, Festus; Manono, Bonface O.; Mwinzi, Muusya (Research Bridge Publisher, 2023-06)

  Warming of the climate system is unequivocal, and since the 1950s, many of the observed climate changes are unprecedented over decades to millennia. The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of climate ...
• Mapping suitable habitats for globally endangered raptors in Kenya: Integrating climate factors and conservation planning 

  Ngila, Peggy M.; Chiawo, David O.; Owuor, Margaret A.; Wasonga, Vivian O.; Mugo, Jane W. (Wiley Open Access, 2023-08-31)

  Raptors face global threats like electrocution, collisions, and habitat fragmentation. Many species remain understudied, and their distribution patterns are unknown. Understanding their current and future distribution is ...
• Influence of sub basins with dominant land covers on spatial and temporal variations of water balance components in the Sondu Miriu river basin, Kenya 

  Koech, Nancy C.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Otieno, Hesbon (2022-09)

  Understanding the dynamics of the land cover changes and behaviour of hydrological processes in the river basin is important in the sustainable management of water resources. However, there is limitation of data and ...
• Influence of tea plantations, forest and mixed farming on stream flow and sediment loads, case of Sondu Miriu river basin, Kenya 

  Koech, Nancy C.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Otieno, Hesbon (Scientific Research Publishing, 2022-10)

  The changing patterns of land cover and land use in the tropical river basin over time are critical. The hydrological phenomena at basin and sub basin scale are affected positively or negatively by dynamics of the land ...
• The potential of Zai pit technology and integrated soil fertility management to enhance crop productivity in semiarid regions of Sub-Sahara Africa: A review 

  Kebenei, Mercy C.; Mucheru-Muna, Monicah; Muriu-Ng’ang’a, Felista (Infogain Publication, 2023-01)

  Low and continuously deteriorating soil fertility coupled with frequent droughts and extended mid-season dry spells scenarios brought about by low and unreliable rainfalls have had a significant negative influence on ...
• Zai technology and integrated nutrient management for improved soil fertility and increased sorghum yields in Kitui county, Kenya 

  Kebenei, Mercy C.; Mucheru-Muna, Monicah; Muriu-Ng’ang’a, Felista; Ndung’u, Charles K. (Frontiers Media, 2021-11)

  Deteriorating soil fertility, low unreliable rainfall and soil moisture stress has resulted to low crop yields among farmers of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), necessitating a search for more sustainable production practices. ...
• The effect of river flow and land use land cover dynamics on reservoir sedimentation in a small ASAL tropical basin in Kenya 

  Kasuki, M. M.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Otieno, Hesbon (2023-05)

  Kalundu reservoir is one of the water reservoirs in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya that has been experiencing periodic siltation since 1950s. Lack of data and information on the hydrological processes and land use ...
• Adoption of green energy technologies in selected peri-urban and rural areas of Makueni and Machakos counties, Kenya 

  Muloo, Samson; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Mwinzi, Muusya; Muthike, George (2023-05)

  Many peri-urban and rural households use traditional stoves which have low energy use efficiency leading to wasteful use of woodfuel, increase in indoor air pollution and putting more pressure on biomass sources. Energy ...
• Genetic diversity and population structure of sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l.) moench) landraces using DArTseq-derived single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers 

  Mudaki, Phoebe; Wamalwa, Lydia N.; Muui, Catherine W.; Nzuve, Felister; Muasya, Reuben M.; Nguluu, Simon N.; Kimani, Wilson (Springer, 2023-05-05)

  Genetic integrity of an accession should be preserved in the conservation of germplasm. Characterization of diverse germplasm based on a molecular basis enhances its conservation and use in breeding programs. The aim ...

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