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Effects of induced mutagenesis and single backcrossing on agronomic traits of wheat (Triticum L.).
(2014-07-12)Induced mutagenesis has been extensively used to improve main crop species, particularly cereals including barley (Hordeum vulgare L).The main strategy in mutation-based breeding is to upgrade ... -
Optimization of manufacturing conditions of the new purple leafed Kenyan teas (TRFK 306) – maceration style and withering duration
(2018)Purple tea in Kenya, TRFK 306, has received great attention due to its perceived health benefits though how it should be optimally manufactured has not been researched on exhaustively. The current study investigated ... -
Causal Factors Responsible for Changes in the Attributes of Urban Green Spaces in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(2024-07-26)Urban green spaces are an important part of public open spaces and a common service provided by a city, town, or municipal council. In Nairobi City County, green spaces have been increasingly threatened by overcrowding, ... -
Temporal changes in Rainfall and Temperature influence on Solid Waste Generation in Bungoma County Urban Centres, Kenya
(2024-07-28)Globally, temperature and rainfall play an integral role in the management of solid waste in urban areas. This is because many countries especially, the developing countries conventionally rely on both variables in the ... -
Assessment of Solid waste generation and composition in Bungoma County Urban Centres for appropriate waste management approaches
(2024-08-02)The quantity and characteristics of urban solid waste are a result of the interconnectedness of diverse factors at play including social, economic, and environmental factors. These directly influence the choice of ... -
Integrating Cordia Africana Trees on Farms Differentially Improves Soil Properties in Small Holder Farms in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(2023-08-08)Tree-based solutions are more efficient in nutrient cycling in farming systems and hence ideally suited for impoverished farmers experiencing food insecurity. Agroforestry trees have a positive effect on soil fertility ... -
Attributes of Urban Greenspaces and their Influence on Visitors’ Preferences in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Vol. 3 No. 1, 2024-07-07)Urban green spaces refer to land covered with vegetation such as forests, street trees, parks, gardens, and water bodies in an urban setup. In this study, we sought to investigate the attributes of urban green spaces in ... -
Research data management challenges in Kenya: the case of private universities in Nairobi County
(2019-09)This research paper is a spinoff from a Doctoral degree study that was carried out at the University of KwaZulu-Natal between 2017-2019. The aim of the study was to establish the role private university libraries in Nairobi, ... -
SEASONAL DYNAMICS AND ALTERNATE HOSTS OF THRIPS TRANSMITTED Iris yellow spot virus IN KENYA
(African Crop Science Society, 2018)Thrips-transmitted Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) (Family Tospoviridae, Genus Orthotospovirus) is a major constraint to onion (Allium cepa L.) production in Kenya. Determining seasonal patterns of the vector and alternate ... -
Evaluation of drought tolerance in some Kenyan bread wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) at seedling stage
(2019-11-02)Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) is the second largest contributor to food security in Kenya. However, water deficiency retards plant growth and productivity significantly. With few drought tolerant varieties available, there ... -
Identification of Maize Leaf Diseases Based On AlexNet and ResNet50 Convolutional Neural Networks
(2023-08-30)Maize crop protection is crucial for global food security, requiring accurate disease identification. In Kenya, farmers rely on subjective visual analysis of symptomatic leaves, which is time-consuming and prone to ... -
Effect of Intercropping on Potato Bacterial Wilt Disease and Tuber Yield in Kenya
(Karatina University, 2023-12-06)Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a major tuber crop in Kenya, whose productivity is heavily impaired by bacterial wilt disease, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith). Existing management strategies have not been effective, ... -
INFLUENCE OF CONTENT FRAMING ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA AND AUDIENCE PERCEPTION OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION DISCOURSE IN KENYA
(Karatina University, 2021)Audience perception of wildlife conservation discourse in Kenya has been negative as evidenced in the results of conservation efforts. The purpose of this study was to interrogate the moderating influence of media ... -
Combined influence of choice of media channel, timing of media messages, and frequency of media messages on perception of wildlife conservation discourse in Kenya
(Karatina University, 2022-04)Audience perception of wildlife conservation discourse in Kenya has been negative as evidenced in results of conservation efforts. The purpose of this study was to interrogate the combined influence of choice of media ... -
Pedagogical skill of part-time lecturers effects on quality of university education in public universities in Kenya
(2016)The study aimed at establishing the effect of pedagogical skills of part-time lecturers on quality of university education in the public universities in Kenya. The study was driven by the complaints by many authors, ... -
The Perceived Supervisor and Organizational support on Organizational Climate
(2014-03)ABSTRACT Organizational Climate Was Viewed To Be Comprised Of Qualities That Discriminate One Firm From Another, That Endure Overtime And Help To Control Actions Of Employees Within The Organization (Forehand And Von ... -
The Role of Farmer Field Schools Approach in Improving Tea Production among Smallholding in Kenya.
(2015)Tea production, processing and marketing in Kenya is under management of two sectors. The two sectors include; Kenya Tea Development Agency which manages approximately six hundred thousand small scale farmers and multi-nationals ... -
Enhancement of bacterial wilt resistance and rhizosphere health in tomato using bionanocomposites
(Springer, 2016-12)Biological control agents are useful components in the enhancement of plant disease resistance and improvement of soil properties. Effect of biological control agents (BCAs) as a disease control method in plants is hampered ... -
Effect of Drying Method on Volatile Nutraceuticals and Microbial Growth in Moringa oleifera
(2021)Fresh Moringa oleifera leaves are very rich in phytonutrients, however the leaves are also highly perishable and require processing for increased shelf-life. The method of processing, specifically drying affects the ... -
Control of Bacterial Wilt in Tomato Using Chitosan Intercalated with Tea Extracts.
(OJS/PKP, 2022-04-21)In this study, tea extracts were intercalated in chitosan gel to enhance the inhibitory effect of the complex on bacterial wilt in tomato. The disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum can result in 100% crop loss under ...
