Improving Hydrological Responses of Degraded Soils in Semi Arid Kenya

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dc.contributor.author Mganga, Kevin Z.
dc.contributor.author Musimba, Nashon K. R.
dc.contributor.author Nyangito, Moses M.
dc.contributor.author Nyariki, Nashon K. R.
dc.contributor.author Mwang’ombe, Agnes W.
dc.date.accessioned 2014-12-03T06:39:56Z
dc.date.available 2014-12-03T06:39:56Z
dc.date.issued 2010
dc.identifier.citation Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 3: 217-225. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1994-7887
dc.identifier.uri http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=jest.2010.217.225&linkid=pdf
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/294
dc.description DOI: 10.3923/jest.2010.217.225 en_US
dc.description.abstract A study was conducted to establish the contribution of reseeding using indigenous perennial grasses; Eragrostis superba (Maasai love grass), Enteropogon macrostachyus (Bush rye) and Cenchrus ciliaris (African foxtail grass) in improving soil hydrological properties and thus controlling soil erosion in the degraded areas of Kibwezi district, Kenya. The experiment was carried out using simulated rainfall, Kamphorst simulator, on bare ground and at different grass stubble heights. The experimental plots were set up under sprinkler irrigation controlled conditions to ensure availability of sufficient moisture for seed germination and subsequent establishment. Results showed that sediment production as a function of runoff and infiltration capacity was significantly different (p<0.05) at different grass stubble heights. Cenchrus ciliaris had the greatest influence on improving soil hydrological properties. Enteropogon macrostachyus and Eragrostis superba were ranked second and third, respectively. This was attributed to the growth characteristics of the perennial grasses. Generally, an increase in grass height increased infiltration capacity, reduced runoff and sediment production. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Asian Network for Scientific Information en_US
dc.subject reseeding en_US
dc.subject semi-arid en_US
dc.subject soil hydrological properties en_US
dc.subject sediment production en_US
dc.title Improving Hydrological Responses of Degraded Soils in Semi Arid Kenya en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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