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Annotated checklist of the vascular plants of Kakamega Forest, Western Province, Kenya
(Nature Kenya/East African Natural History Society, 2012-12)
An annotated checklist of the Kakamega Forest in Kakamega District is presented. The checklist includes the plants found mainly in Buyangu National Reserve, and the Nature Reserves of Isecheno and Yala. It also includes ...
NaCl salinity affects germination, growth, physiology, and biochemistry of bambara groundnut
(Sociedade Brasileira de Fisiologia Vegetal, 2012-09)
The effects of NaCl salinity on seed germination, growth, physiology, and biochemistry of two bambara groundnut landraces (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc), Kakamega (white seed coat) and Mumias (red seed coat), were investigated ...
Effects of sugarcane farming on diversity of vegetable crops in Mumias Division, Western Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2012-10-31)
Sugarcane farming is a commercial monocultural land use practice which often lead to reduction in agrobiodiversity. The study was carried out in Mumias Division of Western Kenya where 68% of the land is under commercial ...
Allelopathic effects of Mexican sunflower [Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl) A. Gray] on germination and growth of Spiderplant
(2012)
Allelopathy refers to both beneficial and harmful effects of one plant on another plant by the release of chemicals from plant parts through leaching, root exudation, volatilization, residue decomposition and other processes ...
Interactive effects of livestock and trees on nutrients and herbaceous layer production in a humid Kenyan savanna
(East African Journal of Science and Technology,, 2012)
Savannas are key ecosystems that provide vital services such as fodder for wild and
domestic animals, recreation, biodiversity habitats, CO2 sequestration and timber. Their
characteristics and distribution make them ...
Reproduction Inhibition Effects of Neem Products on the Larger Grain Borer (Prostephanus truncatus) (HORN) in Stored Maize Grains
(Egerton Journal of Science & Technology, 2012-12-07)
The larger grain borer (LGB), Prostephanus truncatus (HORN), has become one of the most important insect pest of stored maize in tropical Africa where it was introduced in the early 1980s. It has the major effect of seriously ...
NaCl salinity affects germination, growth, physiology, and biochemistry of bambara groundnut
(Sociedade Brasileira de Fisiologia Vegetal, 2012)
The effects of NaCl salinity on seed germination, growth, physiology, and biochemistry of two bambara groundnut landraces (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc), Kakamega (white seed coat) and Mumias (red seed coat), were investigated ...
Physiological and biochemical responses of five nerica rice varieties (Oryza sativa L.) to water deficit at vegetative and reproductive stage
(2012)
Food shortage is a major problem in sub Saharan Africa as population increases. Over 89% of Kenyans are food poor and are malnourished especially in rural areas. NERICA (New Rice for Africa) are high yielding rainfed rice ...