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Effect of infection level of sesame (sesamum indicum L.) seed by alternaria sesami on severity of alternaria leaf spot
(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna. Kamburupitiya, 1998)Alternaria sesami infection in sesame seed samples collected from farmers in Busia, Kakamega and Siaya districts of Kenya was detected by oat meal agar method. Infection levels in seed samples varied from 8.96% in Kakamega ... -
The effect of inoculating Bradyrhizobium liaoningense on growth, chlorophyll concentration, nodulation and yield of soya beans
(SciCell publishing company, 2022)Soya bean is important staple food crops in Western Kenya. Legumes play a significant role in agriculture by fixing nitrogen. Currently Kenya is experiencing low yield of soya beans. Approximately 0.8 t/ha is under production ... -
Effect of Maize (Zea mays L.)- Soyabean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Intercropping Patterns on Growth and Yield Parameters of Soyabean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) in Kaimosi, Vihiga County Kenya
(Asian Journal of Research in Botany, 2023-12-18)Cereal-legume combination is a common form of intercropping by most small-scale farmers in Western Kenya in general and Vihiga County in particular. This is due to small sizes of land owned by farmers. The practice maximizes ... -
Effect of Methanolic Extracts of Senna didymobotrya and Moringa oleifera on Growth of Ralstonia solanacearum
(Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 2022)Tomato is one of the most important vegetables in the world. Ralstonia solanacearum causes a devastating bacterial wilt that is wide-spread throughout tropical environments that has been difficult to control with chemicals ... -
Effect of N-fertilization on yield components of nightshade
(International Symposium on Underutilized Plants for Food Security, Nutrition, Income and Sustainable Development, 2008-03-03)Nightshades (Solanum L. section Solanum, e.g., S. scabrum, S. tarderomotum, S. villosum, S. americanum and S. grossidentatum) are widely cultivated in East and West Africa due to their potential nutritional and economic ... -
Effect of nitrogen application on the expression of drought-induced root plasticity of upland NERICA rice
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-04-03)This study evaluated the effect of three N fertilization levels 60 (low), 120 (medium), and 180 (high) kg N ha−1 and soil moisture content gradients created by a line-source sprinkler on the expression of plasticity in ... -
Effect of nitrogen application on the expression of drought-induced root plasticity of upland NERICA rice (vol 22, pg 180, 2019)
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2020)This study evaluated the effect of three N fertilization levels 60 (low), 120 (medium), and 180 (high) kg N ha−1 and soil moisture content gradients created by a line-source sprinkler on the expression of plasticity in ... -
Effect of NPK Blended Fertilizer Rates on Growth and Yield Attributes of Finger Millet Varieties Grown in Acidic Soil of Western Kenya
(Archives of Current Research International, 2017)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L) is the staple food among the population of Africa and Asia that supplies a major portion of calories and protein and has a wide range of adaptability to abiotic and biotic stresses and ... -
Effect of NPK Blended Fertilizer Rates on Growth and Yield Attributes of Finger Millet Varieties Grown in Acidic Soil of Western Kenya
(Archives of Current Research International, 2017)Finger millet (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) is an important food crop in Africa and Asia. Its grain is richer in protein, fat and minerals than other major cereals. The parasitic weed Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth ... -
The Effect of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Fertiliser on Growth and Yield of Brassica Oleraceae var. Acephala DC
(1999-07-01)Kale (Brassica oleraceae var. Acephala D.C.) cultivar, collard green was planted in the field between October 1997 and March 1998 in the experimental plots at Maseno University college in Western Kenya. The experiment was ... -
Effect of plant age on sesame infection by Alternaria leaf spot
(African Crop Science Society (Uganda), 1999)The effect of plant growth of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) on development of seed infection by Alternaria leaf spot, and seed infection by Alternaria sesami, was monitored in plants of sesame accession SPS SIK 110. Increase ... -
Effect of planting density on yield components of nightshade
(International Symposium on Underutilized Plants for Food Security, Nutrition, Income and Sustainable Development 806, 2008-03-03)Nightshade species (Solanum L. section Solanum, e.g., S. scabrum, S. tarderomotum, S. villosum, S. americanum and S. grossidentatum) are widely cultivated in East and West Africa due to their potential nutritional and ... -
Effect of ridging and intercropping on sorghum productivity in arid and semi-arid lands of eastern Kenya
(African Crop Science Society, 2022)Soil moisture deficit is a key constraint to sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) productivity in arid and semi arid lands globally. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ridging and sorghum bean intercropping ... -
EFFECT OF SALINITY ON GROWTH AND LEAF YIELD OF SPIDERPLANT (Cleome Gynandra L.)
(2014)This study was conducted to investigate the effect of salinity (NaCl) on growth and leaf yield of spiderplant. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) with four replicates. Seeds of spiderplant ... -
Effect of seed depth on germination, growth and chlorophyll contents of Senna spectabilis
(2018)Senna spectabilis is a medium to large tree belonging to the family fabaceae. It is native to Southern America. The plant has several economic importances such as construction materials and wood carvings. In agroforestry ... -
Effect of water deficit on the physiological and morphological characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica) rootstock seedlings.
(Academic Journals, 2010)Six month old Mango (Mangifera indica L.) rootstock seedlings were grown in 20 L plastic pots in a greenhouse at Maseno University, Kenya, to investigate the effect of water deficit on its morphological and physiological ... -
The effectiveness of local strains of Fusarium oxysporium f. Sp. Strigae to control Striga hermonthica on local maize in western Kenya
(Wiley.com, 2020)triga hermonthica weed infestation continues to persist among smallholder poor farmers in Kenya who depend on traditional maize (Zea mays L.) seeds for their livelihood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy ... -
Effects of Cutting Position of Rootstock and Exogenously Applied Auxins On Rooting Ability, Growth and Yield of Rose
(Maseno University, 2016)Rose, is the leading cut flower crop in Kenya and enjoys high demand in both national and international markets. Low rooting and survival of the cuttings increases cost of production and may limit the use of some rose ... -
Effects of salinity on growth and photosynthesis of avocado seedlings
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Effects of Socio-cultural Attributes on Dominant Tree Species Diversity in Ugenya Sub-County Siaya County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The households’ socio-cultural characteristics are vital indicators of land use practices and human development. Attributes, for example, culture, education, and gender affect the tree species’ cover distribution. However, ...