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Effect of Nitrogen Sources On Nitrous Oxide Emission, Maize (Zea Mays L) Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
ABSTRACT
Nitrogen deficiency is a major limiting factor for maize production in western Kenya, therefore,
nitrogen fertilizer inputs are required to increase yields in the region. However, most resource
poor farmers use ...
Genetic Diversity of Legume Nodulating Bacteria and the Effect of Nitrogen Sources on the Yield of Common Bean in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
Declining soil fertility in general and nitrogen (N) in particular limit crop production on many smallholder farms in western Kenya. Soil N deficiency is usually ameliorated with inorganic N fertilizers but their high costs ...
Identification of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Genotypes Resistant to Striga Hermonthica (Del.) and Determination of Genetic Basis for Resistance
(Maseno University, 2017)
The obligate root hemi-parasite, Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth., native to sub-Saharan Africa causes serious economic constraint to cereal production. There has been limited study to understand the genetics of Striga ...
Variations in Yields and Yield Components With Geographical Location and Response of Clonal Tea (Camellia Sinensis) to Nitrogenous Fertiliser Rates in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
Tea provides income and employment to rural populations in many countries. Tea, grown in east and west of the Rift Valley, is the leading export commodity crop in Kenya. Variable responses among genotypes to different ...
Determinants of Milk Market Participation and Viabilty of Community Milk Cooling Plants in Bungoma and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)
Several community milk cooling plants were constructed and equipped in Western Kenya counties through joint funding of the World-Bank and the Government of Kenya between the years 2008 to 2016 to promote milk production ...
Effect of Phosphorus and Desmodium on Striga Hermonthica (Del) Benth . Incidence in Maize (Zea Mays L.) Based Cropping System in Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2013)
Continuous cultivation of land in w. Kenya has resulted in depletion of soil nutrients and
increase in S. hermonthica incidence. Maize yields are less than', L t ha' although the
potential is 4_5t ha". However, incorporation ...
Response of Selected Wetland Plant Species to Varying Levels of Npk Fertilizer Application
(Maseno University, 2011)
Nutrient enrichment is one of the most serious threats to wetland ecosystems. Increased
nutrient loading to wetlands often results in an increase in emergent plant biomass and a
decrease in species diversity. While these ...