• Dynamics of agricultural use differentially affect soil properties and crop response in East African wetlands 

  Kamiri, Hellen; Kreye, Christine; Becker, Mathias (Springer Science, 2013)

  Agricultural land use changes differen- tially affect soil fertility and crop production potential of wetlands. We studied East African wetlands with contrasting hydro-geological characteristics (high- and lowland floodplains ...
• Horticulture in the Mt. Kenya Region – Dynamics and challenges in the context of globalization Experiences of an Intercultural Study Project 

  KarU, Karatina University; UoC, University of Cologne; HUB, Humboldt-University of Berlin (2015-03)
• Plant Communities Changes in Relation to Land Uses and Soil Properties in Malinda Wetland, Tanzania 

  Kamiri, Hellen; Mogha, Neema; Handa, Collins; Alvarez, Miguel; Möseler, Bodo (2016)
• In Vitro Analysis of Antibacterial and Antifungal Potency af Tissue Cultured and Indigenous Aloe Secundiflora Plant Extracts 

  Kaingu, Fredrick Baraka; Gicharu, Gibson Kamau; Mwagandi, Chimbevo Lenny; Kinyamasyo, Erastus Maingi (American Research Institute for Policy Development, 2014-06)
• Integration of Commercial Microbiological Products into Soil Fertility Practices as a Potential Option for Acclimatization and Growth of TC Banana in Kenya 

  Mwangi, Agnes Mumo Kavoo; Kahangi, Esther M.; Ateka, Elijah; Onguso, Justus (SciRes, 2014)
• Effect of soil PH on postharvest pathological deterioration of sweet potato storage roots 

  Kihurani, A.W.; Narla, N.D.; Shibairo, S.; Imungi, J.; Carey, E. (African Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 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 ...
• Constraints to On-Farm Maize (Zea mays L.) Seed Production in Western Kenya: Plant Growth and Yield 

  Wambugu, P.W.; Mathenge, P.W.; Auma, E.O.; VanRheenen, H.A. (ISRN Agronomy, 2012)

  Studies have shown that that about 85% of maize farmers in Western Kenya plant local varieties with about 80% using own farm-saved seeds. The production system is characterized by late harvesting, heavy striga infestation, ...
• Economic and Biological Values for Pasture-Based Dairy Cattle Production Systems and their Application in Genetic Improvement in the Tropics 

  Wahinya, P.K.; Okeno, T.O.; Kosgey, I.S.; Kahi, A.K. (Journal of Animal Production Advances, 2015)

  Economic and biological values for milk yield (MY), milk butter fat (FY), daily gain (DG), weaning weight (WWT), mature live weight (MLW), calving interval (CI), pre-weaning survival rate (PreSR), post-weaning survival ...
• Effects of maturity stage, desiccation and storage period on seed quality of cleome (cleome gynandra l.) 

  Kamotho, G.N.; Mathenge, P.W.; Muasya, R.M.; Dullo, M.E. (Research Desk, 2014)

  Cleome gynandra (L.) is a weed that grows throughout the tropics and sub-tropics. In Kenya it is gradually being domesticated and grown as a vegetable that is used in many culinary systems for its remarkable nutritional ...
• Sorghum [sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench] seed quality as affected by variety, harvesting stage and fertilizer application in bomet county of kenya 

  Ochieng, Lilian, A.; Mathenge, Patrick, W.; Muasya, R. (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2013-09)

  A set of laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the physiological quality of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench seeds subjected to different field cultural management practices. The main aim of this study was to ...
• Effect of management and soil moisture regimes on wetland soils total carbon and nitrogen in Tanzania 

  Kamiri, Hellen; Kreye, Christine; Becker, Mathias (Geophysical Research Abstracts, 2013)

  Wetland soils play an important role as storage compartments for water, carbon and nutrients. These soils implies various conditions, depending on the water regimes that affect several important microbial and physical-chemical ...
• An Assessment Of The Physiological Quality Of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor L Moench) Seeds Planted By Farmers In Bomet District Of Kenya 

  Ochieng, L.A; Mathenge, P.W.; Muasya, R. (African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 2012-08)

  Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an important crop that enhances food security in a region. As a food crop, sorghum is nutritious, containing starch (75-79%) as the major component, followed by protein (6.0-16.1%) ...
• Transcriptome-based identification of drought responsive genes in the tea plant 

  Maritim, T.K.; Wachira, F.N.; Kamunya, S.M.; Mireji, P; Mwendia, C.; Muoki, R.C.; Wamalwa, M.; Stomeo, F.; Martina, K.P. (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 ...
• Assessing the effect of grading on the in vitro availability of Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb and Cd from CTC black tea 

  Moseti, K.O.; Kinyanjui, T.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Wachira, F.N. (2015)

  In vitro analyses of trace element content in biological systems play an increasingly important role in assessing the environmental impact on health. A quantitative study of five trace elements namely Fe, Zn, Cu, Pb and ...
• Efficacy and mode of application of indigenous local Beauveria bassiana isolates in the control of the tea weevil compared to Karate 

  Cheramgoi, E.; Wanjala, F.M.E.; Sudoi, V.V.; Wanyoko, J. (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 ...
• Antioxidant, antimicrobial and synergistic activities of tea polyphenols 

  Koech, K.R.; Wachira, F.N.; Ngure, R.M.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Bii, C.C.; Karori, S.M.; Kerio, L.C. (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 

  Karori, S.M .; Ngure, R.M.; Wanyoko, J.K.; Wachira, F.N. (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 ...
• The effect and interaction of Trichoderma isolates on Armillaria fungus of tea 

  Cheruiyot, H.; Ronoh, G.; Cheramgoi, E.; Langat, J. (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 

  Kang’iri, J.N.; Oduor, T.O.; Owiti, T.O. (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 ...
• A comparative analysis of effects of black and purple tea on iron absorption in adolescent pregnant population 

  Asiko, L. (2015)

  Adolescent pregnancy is a major public health issue in developing countries. It is associated with unique nutritional requirements as well as risk of micronutrient deficiencies. Some of the foods and drinks ingested ...

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