Repository at Karatina University: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of drought tolerance in mutant Kenyan bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using in vitro techniques
(INNSPUB, 2016-08-31)Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) is widely cultivated as a small-grain cereal. In Kenya, it is ranked second after maize in its contribution towards food security. Biotic stress conditions such as drought cause extensive losses ... -
Effects of entomopathogenic fungus and spider plant intercrop in control of onion thrips and iris yellow spot virus
(INNSPUB, 2018-06-30)Iris yellow spot virus (IYSV) is a major constraint to bulb onions production in Kenya. In search for alternative to synthetic insecticide, field experiments were conducted for two cropping seasons to evaluate the effectiveness ... -
In Vitro Bioactivities of Commonly Consumed Cereal, Vegetable, and Legume Seeds as Related to Their Bioactive Components: An Untargeted Metabolomics Approach Using UHPLC–QTOF-MS2.
(MDPI, 2023-07-27)We conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-glycation activities associated with the consumption of broccoli, red cabbage, alfalfa, and buckwheat seeds. Additionally, ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of Reference Management Software in Enhancing Research Quality in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(SCECSAL, 2024-04)Reference management software (RMS) application is highly emphasised in academic research to improve research quality. However, studies raise concerns about their effectiveness since they have errors in functionality, ... -
Effectiveness of Reference Management Software in Enhancing Research Quality in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(SCECSAL, 2024-04)Reference management software (RMS) application is highly emphasised in academic research to improve research quality. However, studies raise concerns about their effectiveness since they have errors in functionality, ... -
Identification of Maize leaf diseases based on Support Vector Macina and Convolutional Neural Networks Alex Net and ResNet
(Karatina University, 2023)Protecting maize crops from devastating plant diseases ensures global food security. Accurate disease identification is essential for implementing effective control measures. However, traditional visual analysis of ... -
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 ... -
Children's participation in Khat production: Educational implications
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014)This book is about children's participation in khat production. It describes the push and pull factors for children's participation in khat production and their implications for schooling. It also describes the perceptions ... -
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 ... -
The Diasporean II: Perspectives from Beyond Southern Africa
(CSSALL Publishers (Pty) Ltd, 2024)Preface World-historical events such as the fall of the Berlin wall, and the fall of ideologies such as apartheid, opened borders for world travel and the global movements of people, like seldom before. Often driven to ... -
The Surge of Africa’s Digital Economy during COVID-19: Impact on the Diaspora Communities
(CSSALL Publishers (Pty) Ltd, 2024)This chapter focuses on the surge in Africa’s digital economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The author examines how digital technologies were adopted and used to enhance economic development during the pandemic. The ... -
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 ...
