Browsing by Author "Sikuku, PA"
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Effects of water deficit on days to maturity and yield of three NERICA rainfed rice varieties
Sikuku, PA; Netondo, GW; Musyimi, DM; Onyango, JC (2010)Water deficit is a major problem in rice grown under rainfed conditions. It affects plant growth and development and ultimately leads to a considerable yield reduction or crop failure. Although the rice crop is susceptible ... -
Evaluation of Different Improved Upland Rice Varieties for Low Soil Nitrogen Adaptability
Sikuku, PA; Kimani, JM; Kamau, JW; Njinju, S (2015)Scarcity of nitrogen fertilizer is a major constraint to rice production particularly in developing countries. Low soil fertility prevalent in farmer’s fields has led to low rice yields and the ever escalating fertilizer ... -
Yield components and gas exchange responses of Nerica rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) to vegetative and reproductive stage water deficit
Sikuku, PA; Onyango, JC; Netondo, GW (2012)