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An assessment of the physiological quality of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L Moench) seeds planted by farmers in Bomet District of Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ochieng, L. A.; Mathenge, P. W. (2012)

Sorghum (<i>Sorghum bicolor</i> L. Moench) is an important crop that enhances food security in a region. As a food crop, sorghum is nutritious, containing starch (75-79%) as the major component, followed by protein (6.0-16.1%) ...
Effects of desiccation on seed quality of Spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.)

Muasya, Reuben M.; Kamotho, N.; Mathenge, P. W.; DuIIoo, E. (2005)

A study was conducted to find the critical moisture content or lowest safe moisture content to retain viability and vigour of freshly extracted spiderplant seeds. Seeds harvested at three developmental stages: yellow ...
Effects of Management Practice and Maturity Stage on Seed Quality and yield of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandraL.)

Muasya, Reuben M.; Kamotho, G. N.; Mathenge, P. W.; Dulloo, M. E. (2013)

Cleome gynandra L. is gaining popularity for its importance in human nutrition. In the recent past, Kenya has witnessed a renewed interest in production of this local vegetable. The prevalence of obesity, HIV and AIDs and ...
Effects of maturity stage, desiccation and storage period on seed quality of Cleome (Cleome gynandra L.)

Kamotho, G. N.; Mathenge, P. W.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Dulloo, M. E. (2014)

Cleome gynandra (L.) is a weed that grows throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. In Kenya it is gradually being domesticated and grown as a vegetable that is used in many culinary systems for its remarkable nutritional ...
Effects of packaging and storage conditions on quality of spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) seed

Kamotho, G. N.; Mathenge, P. W.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Dulloo, M. E. (African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2013-12)

In Kenya, spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) has gained popularity among consumers due to its nutritional and medicinal values. In the local markets, bundles of leafy shoots as well as uprooted young plants are offered ...
Effects of seed maturity level, desiccation, packaging and storage temperature on seed quality of spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.)

Muasya, Reuben M.; Kamotho, G. N.; Mathenge, P. W.; Dulloo, M. E. (2012)

Two experiments were conducted to determine the critical moisture content and the best storage conditions for spiderplant seeds with a view to addressing the poor seed quality and promote conservation of this plant genetic ...
Sorghum [ sorghum bicolor ( L. ) moench] seed quality as affected by variety , harvesting stage and fertilizer application in Bomet county of Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ochieng, L. A.; Mathenge, P. W. (Rural Outreach Program, 2013)

A set of laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the physiological quality of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench seeds subjected to different field cultural management practices. The main aim of this study was to ...
Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] Seed Quality as Affected by Variety, Harvesting Stage and Fertilizer Application in Bomet Country of Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ochieng, L. A.; Mathenge, P. W. (Rural Outreach Program, 2013)

A set of laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the physiological quality of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench seeds subjected to different field cultural management practices. The main aim of this study was to ...
Sorghum [sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench] seed quality as affected by variety, harvesting stage and fertilizer application in Bomet county of Kenya

Ochieng, L. A.; Mathenge, P. W.; Muasya, Reuben M. (African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2013-09)

A set of laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the physiological quality of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench seeds subjected to different field cultural management practices. The main aim of this study was to ...
A survey of on-farm seed production practices of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) in Bomet District of Kenya

Muasya, Reuben M.; Ochieng, L. A.; Mathenge, P. W. (2011)

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is one of the important cereal crops utilized worldwide for human food, animal feed and to a lesser extent as a raw material in commercial food industries. The crop is a strategic commodity ...

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