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The use of modern information and communication technologies in smallholder agriculture: Examples from Kenya and Tanzania
(Information Development, 2015-09)
Through examining the example of commercial small-scale horticultural farmers in Mt. Kenya region and Mwanza region, this empirical study aims to provide an explanation for why different perspectives on the impact of ...
Efficacy and mode of application of indigenous local Beauveria bassiana isolates in the control of the tea weevil compared to Karate
(2015)
The tea crop in Kenya ubiquitously is exposed to biotic and abiotic stresses which can
be devastating. These include damage by five species tea weevils. Tea weevils reported to occur in Kenya include, the tea root weevil ...
Transcriptome-based identification of drought responsive genes in the tea plant
(2015)
Tea (Camellia sinensis L. (O) Kuntze) is one of the most widely consumed beverages
worldwide. Tea growing areas in Kenya often experience drought periods which cause
accumulated soil water deficit. These adversely affect ...
Antioxidant, antimicrobial and synergistic activities of tea polyphenols
(2015)
Microbial resistance to conventional antibiotics has become an increasing global problem
and there is a need to find out novel, potent antimicrobial agents with alternative modes
of action as accessories to antibiotic ...
The anti-inflammatory properties of Kenyan tea
(2015)
An in vivo study was carried out to determine the effect of different types of Kenyan
tea extracts on male Swiss albino mice infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei isolate
KETRI 2710. The isolate produced a similar ...
Growth Performance of Moringa oleifera Planting Materials Derived from Cuttings and Seeds
(American Institute of Science, 2015-05-27)
The worldwide interest in herbal medicine is putting intense pressure on tropical biodiversity as increasing numbers of plant species are harvested for their medicinal properties. This has led to the forest policy laying ...
The effect and interaction of Trichoderma isolates on Armillaria fungus of tea
(2015)
Fungal diseases are a biotic constraint in tea production worldwide. One such disease
is Armillaria. The disease causes high mortality and yield losses of tea in almost all
growing regions. The most common strain of this ...
Evaluation of fenpropathrin using quechers method and GC/MS/MS QQQ in Kenyan black tea
(2015)
Kenyan tea has been relatively pests and diseases free apart from a few reported cases of
pests. Consequently measures to control both pests and diseases have been reported by
TRFK (TRFK 5th edition, 2002). Common pests ...