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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 soil pH on postharvest pathological deterioration of sweet potato storage roots
(Horticultural Association of Kenya, 2008)
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) is the world’s seventh most important food crop but its potential to contribute to food security and income generation is limited in tropical developing countries by its short ...
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 ...
Management of aphids and aphid-transmitted viruses in stored seed potatoes in Kenya
(2008-08)
This study was carried out in two storage seasons viz. May to August 2002 and November 2002 to February
2003 to determine effectiveness of insecticides (bifenthrin, dimethoate, mineral oil, pirimiphos-methyl plus
permethrin) ...
The canon of potato science: 35. seed and ware potato storage.
(Orgz, 2007)
Potatoes will sustain losses during their post-harvest life as they are living organisms with an active metabolism. Depending on storage conditions potato tubers will – to a lesser or greater extent – respire and transpire ...
Effect of accel (gibberellins (ga4+7) + benzyladenine) on the shelf life of French beans, phaseolus vulgaris L.
(2003)
To determine the effects of Accel on the shelf life of French beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L. variety Monel, two
field experiments were conducted at the University of Nairobi’s Kabete Field Station for two seasons. Accel was ...
Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus fertiliser on growth and yield of ironweed (vernoniagalamesis)
(2003)
Ironweed (Vernonia galamensis) is a promising new crop for industrial oil but information on its response to ferfiliser is scanty. A field experiment was conducted at the University of Nairobi Field Station farm during 2 ...
The role of Kenya dual purpose goats in drought recovery and food security in marginal areas of Kenya
(2005-06)
As a drought‐preparedness strategy, a community was provided with dual purpose goats for milk production and crossbreeding with the local small East African goats. Over 2 years, more than 400 Kenya dual purpose goat crosses ...
Morphological and metabolic response of infective larvae (L3) of Haemonchus contortus to temperature and moisture stress
(Moi university, 2009)
The ability of certain species of parasitic nematodes to survive desiccation for considerable periods is a fascinating example of adaptation to the demands of fluctuating environments that occasionally can become extreme ...