Passion fruit is of high economic importance in Kenya. In the recent past, diseases have led to decline in fruit production. This study aimed at identifying disease management practices that could be adopted to mitigate ...
Mulinge, W. K.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.; Muasya, Reuben M.; Akuja, Thomas E.(2015)
Mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit is produced and consumed globally, regionally, and locally. The fruit is a
potential source of essential nutrients including potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and is an excellent source
of ...
Cush, Ngonzo L.; Akombo, Rose A.; Shisanya, Chris A.; Obando, Joy A.(2014-04-30)
Farmers living in most Arid and Semi-Arid Tropics (ASATs) of Kenya face the great challenge of fetching water from alternative sources to curb the effect of drought on rainfed agriculture and forestry. They recourse to ...
Research into groundwater outflow and tidal circulation was undertaken in a 32 km2mangrove-fringed tropical creek in Kenya. The study involved measurement of the groundwater level, storage and outflow, tidal currents, ...
Owuor, Steven O.; Butterbach-Bahl, K.; Guzha, A. C.; Rufino, M. C.; Pelster, D. E.; Díaz-Pinés, E.; Breuer, L.(2016-12)
The effects of land use and land cover (LULC) on groundwater recharge and surface runoff and how these are
affected by LULC changes are of interest for sustainable water resources management. However, there is ...
Nyaberi, Daniel; Barongo, Justus; Kariuki, Patrick C.; Ogendi, George; Basweti, Evans(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019-12)
The integrated approach of various techniques which historically have been used independently is key to successful exploration, development, exploitation and management of the groundwater resources. The integration of ...
Mutiso, Festus M.; Hunja, Carol W.; Muluvi, Geoffrey M.; Kitheka, Johnson U.; Kioko, Danson; Kimatu, Josphert N.; Ndufa, James K.; Mutati, Kennedy(2022-06)
There is increasing narrowing of the genetic base of exotic species introduced in many parts of the world. This is causing
a restricted genetic diversity and consequential loss of biotic and abiotic tolerance of these ...
Onura, Karren N.; Van den Broeck, Wim; Nevejan, Nancy; Muendo, Patricia; Van Stappena, Gilbert(Elsevier, 2018-02-02)
Effects of live and dry feeds on intestinal morphology and growth of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, larvae (Burchell, 1822) were investigated from 2 days post hatching (dph) to 6 dph and 11 dph, respectively. Feeding ...
Kibwage, Jacob K.; Netondo, G. W.; Odondo, A. J.; Oindo, B. O.; Momanyi, G. M.; Jinhe, F.(Academic Journals, 2008-10)
The study was carried out on 120 field experimentation sites where 2420 bamboo cuttings were planted under the same natural tobacco growing conditions in five different zones (that is, zone A = hillside/steep sloping ...
Mathew, Etabo E.; Korir, N. K.; Gweyi-Onyango, J. P.; Akuja, Thomas E.(Society for Tropical Plant Research, 2019)
Mwea irrigation scheme presents itself as the most hard-hit with climate change impacts particularly drought; Mwea is endowed with modern irrigation infrastructure for rice production, though the watering practice meant ...
Muli, Benjamin K.; Schulthess, Fritz; van den Berg, Johnnie(Taylor & Francis, 2009)
Mussidia nigrivenella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), an important pest of maize, cotton and Phaseolus bean in western Africa, has never been described as a crop pest from Eastern and southern Africa (ESA), although it was ...
In this article, household data collection procedures for socio-economic research in agriculture under conditions prevalent in developing countries are described. Using relevant examples for Kenya, the sources and types ...
Kithuka, Peter M.; Kanui, Titus I.; Kimiti, Jacinta M.(2018-05)
The purpose of this study was to document determinant factors that influence income losses in due to livestock diseases in Gai and Mitamisyi study sites in the study area. A descriptive survey research design utilizing ...
Nyariki, Dickson M.; Wiggins, Steve(Emerald, 1997)
Despite the widely acknowledged prognosis that the danger of unrelenting hunger and famine looms large in sub‐Saharan Africa and that there is a constant need for donors to provide much required food relief, there is a ...
Aim: The aim of the study was to find out how livelihood strategies and socio-economic conditions
influence watershed degradation in Kaiti sub-watershed in Makueni County, Kenya, and their
effects on the environment. The ...
Mwobobia, Royford; Abelson, Klas; Kanui, Titus I.(2020)
The naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is a rodent that has gained importance as a biomedical research model for various conditions including hypoxic brain injury, cancer and nociception. It is captured from the wild ...
Muasya, Reuben M.; Lommen, W. J. M.; Muui, C. W.; Struik, P. C.(Elsevier, 2008-10)
Weather conditions affect the seed quality of major crops including common bean. This study aimed to evaluate whether seed quality is affected through weather effects on the quality achievable at the end of seed filling ...