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Farmer knowledge, management practices and occurrence of tomato root knot nematodes in Kenya.

Birithia, Rael K.; Kuria, D.K. (2023-08)

Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) (Meloidogyne spp.) is a major constraint to tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production in sub-Saharan Africa; yet there is low adoption of recommended nematode control measures in regions ...

Farmers role in environmental conservation within the tea growing areas: A case of Rainforest Alliance

Kori, A.G. (2015)

Farmers' Preference for Onion Varieties and Implications of Knowledge of Iris Yellow Spot Disease in Kenya

Subramanian, S.; Birithia, R.K.; Kuria, D.K. (African Crop Science Journal, 2021-03)

Thrip transmitted Iris yellow spot disease (IYSD) is an economically important viral disease, affecting bulb onions worldwide. Recommended IYSD resistant varieties are not commonly grown in countries like Kenya, yet ...

Financial control and growth of private primary schools in Kenya

Kiambati, Kellen; Njiri, Julius; Mwenja, Dominic; Mbugua, Levi (International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science, 2020-10)

Proper management of finances in private primary schools is very imperative to their operations. There are, however, serious financial challenges in these private schools in Kenya as characterized by unprecedented high ...

Financing provision of environmental services in Mt. Elgon region for the protection of watersheds

Sumukwo, Joel; Kipkoech, Anderson K.; Roba, Adano W.; Mwima, Polycarp M.; Omondi, Humhprey; Kairu, Gerald; Osano, Odipo; Matere, Stella (VDM Dr Muller Gmbh and co, 2011-01)

This study examined direct payments for environmental services (PES) as a program for supporting the conservation of forest resources and services where environmental conservation is financed on the basis ...

Fine-scale habitat heterogeneity influences browsing damage by elephant and giraffe

Kimuyu, Duncan M; Kenfack, David; Musili, Paul M.; Ang’ila, Robert O. (Wiley Publishers, 2020-06)

Effects of large mammalian herbivores on woody vegetation tend to be heterogeneous in space and time, but the factors that drive such heterogeneity are poorly understood. We examined the influence of fine-scale habitat ...

Fine‐scale variation in soil and topography influences herbaceous vegetation and the distribution of large mammalian herbivores

Ang'ila, Robert O.; Kimuyu, Duncan M.; Wambugu, Geoffrey M.; Kenfack, David; Musil, Paul M.; Kartzinel, Tyler R. (Wiley, 2023-04)

Current understanding of the distribution of vegetation and large mammalian herbivores (LMH) is based on a combination of biogeographic studies and highly controlled field experiments, but a more complete understanding ...

Fire disturbance disrupts an acacia ant–plant mutualism in favor of a subordinate ant species

Kimuyu, Duncan K.; Sensenig, Ryan L.; Guajardo, Juan C. Ruiz; Veblen, Kari E.; Riginos, Corinna; YOUNG, Truman P. (EcologicalSocietyof America, 2017)

Although disturbance theory has been recognized as a useful framework in examining the stability of ant–plant mutualisms, very few studies have examined the effects of fire disturbance on these mutualisms. In myrmecophyt ...

Fire disturbance disrupts an acacia ant–plant mutualism in favor of a subordinate ant species

Kimuyu, Duncan K.; Sensenig, Ryan L.; Guajardo, Juan C. Ruiz; Veblen, Kari E.; Riginos, Corinna; Young, Truman P. (Wiley and sons, 2017-03)

Although disturbance theory has been recognized as a useful framework in examining the stability of ant–plant mutualisms, very few studies have examined the effects of fire disturbance on these mutualisms. In myrmecophyt ...

Fiscal Asymmetric Decentralization Conundrum: Influence of County Cash Management on Household Effects in Kenya

Munyua, Cyrus; Muchina, Stephen; Ombaka, Beatrice (International Journal of Applied Business and International Management, 2020)

This study aims at determining the influence of county cash management on household effects in Kenya. This is a qualitative research that has utilized both primary and secondary data from county governments and the National ...

Fish Growth Performance at High Altitude Environment at Karatina University, Kenya

Mugo, James Bundi; Chege, Moses Gichuho (Global Journal of Advanced Research, 2018-10)

This report entails the findings of fish growth performance project that targeted high altitude environment. One such environment is Karatina university fish ponds in Kenya. Fingerlings of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), ...

Fishery Industry in Kenya: Towards the Development of a National Policy

Aloo, Peninah (Karatina University, 2006-07)

This book, which is the precursor of the fisheries policy, comprises eight chapters. Chapter One introduces the reader to the fisheries industry including the status, challenges and the rationale for the fisheries policy. ...

Fishery Industry in Kenya: Towards the Development of a National Policy.

Aloo, Peninah A. (FAO, 2006-07)

This book, which is the precursor of the fisheries policy, comprises eight chapters. Chapter One introduces the reader to the fisheries industry including the status, challenges and the rationale for the fisheries policy. ...

Fishery Industry in Kenya: Towards the Development ofa National Policy

Aloo, Peninah A. (FAO, 2006-07)

This book, which is the precursor of the fisheries policy, comprises eight chapters. Chapter One introduces the reader to the fisheries industry including the status, challenges and the rationale for the fisheries policy. ...

The fishery of Lake Naivasha, Kenya

Muchiri, S.M.; Hickley, P. (CSIRO PUBLISHING, 1992)

Fishing power of conventionally harvested wetland baitworms compared to black soldier fly larvae as alternative baits in tropical artisanal hook fishery

Kihia, C. M.; Gitonga, L. M.; Tembo, J. E.; Kanyeki, E.; Munguti, J.; Muli, B. (2018)

Extensive and intensive, harvesting of earthworms and polychaetes from wetland substrate, for artisanal hook fishery, affect structural and functional integrity of these critical habitats. Cultured Black Soldier Fly larvae ...