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Antagonistic effects of biocontrol agents against Phytophthora infestans and growth stimulation in tomatoes

Kariuki, W.G.; Mungai, N.W.; Otaye, D.O.; Thuita, M.; Muema, E.; Korir, H.; Masso, C. (African Crop Science Journal, 2020-10)

Late blight disease is a major cause of economic losses in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) production in eastern Africa. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Trichoderma species in controlling ...
My covid-19 experience :picking up the pieces

Dr. Ombeva, O. Malande (African Health Sciences, 2020-12)
Assessing Future Water Demand and Associated Energy Input with Plausible Scenarios for Water Service Providers (WSPs) in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Macharia, Pauline; Kitaka, Nzula; Yillia, Paul; Nobert, Kreuzinger (Energies, 2021)

This study examined the current state of water demand and associated energy input for water supply against a projected increase in water demand in sub-Saharan Africa. Three plausible scenarios, namely, Current State ...
Effects of supplemental irrigation on yield, water use efficiency and nitrogen use efficiency of potato grown in mollic Andosols

Satognon, Felix; Owido, Seth F. O.; Lelei, Joyce J. (Environmental Systems Research, 2021)

Background: Low soil fertility and reduced seasonal rainfall contribute to low potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yield in Kenya. Nitrogen (N) deficiency is the major problem facing by the smallholder farmers of Kenya due to ...
Evaluation of Consumer Sensory Acceptability and Shelf life of Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato-enriched Mozzarella Cheese

Kebeya, Nixon; Nduko, John; Muliro, Patrick Simiyu (Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2021-04)

Abstract: Background: Consumer interest in convenience foods is a new trend worldwide that is expected to increase due to busy lifestyles. Studies have shown that sweet potato has unique nutrients, which if incorporated ...
Current Trends in the Use of Cannabis sativa,Beyond Recreational and Medicinal Applications

Omare, Micah, O.; Kibet, Joshua, K.; Kengara, Fredick, O (Open Access Library Journal, 2021-06)

Cannabis sativa finds application in the medical field as an opioid (medical marijuana) and as a recreational drug despite the fact that it is a prohibited drug substance in many countries. Currently, there are reports ...
Media’s Role in Televised Media Coverage and Its Influence on Terrorist Attacks in Nairobi County, Kenya

Nyakomitah, Kenwilliams; Mwaeke, Panuel; Mareri, Lydia (European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2021-12)

With the turn of the century, Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has had its share of terrorist activity. Due to their nature, global media houses have centred on these occurrences as they have formed the focal point during ...
Effects of Media Type on Growth and Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties Apical Rooted Cuttings in Kenya

Makau, Felista M; Mwangi, Mariam; Oyoo, Maurice E; Kibe, Anthony M (The European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 2023-06)

ABSTRACT To address soil-borne virus diseases; a soilless media has been introduced for producing healthy seed tuber based on in vitro rapid multiplication of virus-free planting material. The objective of this study was ...
Exploring the Future of Agriculture Under Climate Change: The Potentials of Climate-Smart Agriculture Among Smallholder Farmers in Kenya

Waaswa, Andrew; Aniche, Abasiama-Arit; Ng'eno, Joel Kipkemoi; Nkurumwa, Agnes Oywaya; Kibe, Anthony Mwangi (Springer, 2023-10)

Climate variability, characterized by low precipitation, flooding, high temperatures, prolonged sunshine, and delayed rainfall, has threatened agricultural productivity, leading to food insecurity and chronic poverty, ...
Adapting agriculture to climate change: institutional determinants of adoption of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya

Waaswaa, Andrew; Oywaya, Agnes; Kibe, Anthony; Kipkemoi, Joel (2024)

ABSTRACT Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) adoption rates have remained low in Kenya despite being promoted by the Kenyan government and its development partners. Analyzing institutional factors could ...

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