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Assessment of rainwater retention in agricultural land and crop yield increase due to conservation tillage in Ewaso Ng’iro river basin, Kenya
(2006)
Rainwater harvesting and management (RHM) systems are increasingly being recognized as one of the strategies of upgrading rainfed agriculture, especially by smallholder farmers in semi-arid environments. The need to increase ...
Effect of source, time and method of nitrogen application on growth and yield components of potato in Kenya
(2000)
The effect of different sources of Nitrogen (N), time and method of application on growth and
development of potato was investigated over two seasons using the cultivar Dutch Robjyn. The
three sources of nitrogen (Calcium ...
Changes in water potential, osmotic potential, and tissue electrolyte leakage during mass loss in carrots stored under different conditions
(Elsevier Science B.V, 2002-08-02)
Mass loss, water potential (ψ), osmotic potential (ψπ) and tissue permeability of carrots (Daucus carota L. cv. Eagle) stored for 30 days at 2 °C and 80% relative humidity (RH) (optimal shelf condition (OSC)), 13 °C and ...
The physico-chemical characteristics and some nutritional values of vegetable amaranth sold in Nairobi-Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
Twenty one major supermarkets and ten independent green grocers in the city of Nairobi were surveyed for types of vegetable amaranths sold and their post harvest handling. The nutrient composition of the vegetables was ...
Molecular characterization of 'Candidatus Liberibacter' species/strains causing huanglongbing disease of citrus in Kenya
(Avenida Brasil, 2007-11-20)
This study was undertaken to characterize the alpha subgroup of the proteobacteria causing the huanglongbing (HLB) disease of citrus from three different ecological zones of Kenya namely the Lower highlands (LH2, LH3, ...
Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes and their potential in the management of diamondback moth in Kale
(Asian Network, 2008)
The study was aimed at determing the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in different agroecosystems and their potential as biocontrol agents in the management of DBM. Soil samples were taken from a plant forest, ...
Farmer management practices of citrus insect pests in Kenya
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci, 2009)
A formal citrus insect pest survey was conducted in two citrus growing districts of Kenya, Bungoma and Machakos, to determine important insect pests of citrus and evaluate the pest control practices ...
Effect of levels and timing of application of gibberellic acid on growth and yield components of common beans
(African Crop Science Society, 2003-09-15)
This study was conducted to determine the effect of levels and timing of application of gibberellic acid (GA3) on growth and yield components of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Experiments were conducted at the Field ...
Effects of ethephon on the growth, yield and yield components of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(JKUAT, 2003)
Two experiments to determine the effects of timing and levels of application of ethephon on the growth and yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L). were conducted. Bean cultivar \'Mwezi moja\' was used. Four levels of ...
Effect of packaging materials on weight loss and nutrient quality changes of rechanded sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas Poir) during short-term storage
(2004)
The effects of packaging materials on weight loss and nutrient quality changes of recharged submerged in clean tap water) sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas Poir) roots during storage were determined. Sweet potatoes from two ...