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Economic performance and effect of cage-fish farming on Livelihoods of Lake Victoria basin communities in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Cage fish farming has been considered as an important approach in increasing productivity and improving livelihoods and has grown rapidly along the Lake Victoria shores and is projected to increase productivity significantly ... -
Replacement of soybean meal in the diet of Nile tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) by black soldier fly (hermetia illucens) larvae meal and the cost implications
(Maseno University, 2023)Soybean meal (SBM) is a plant protein derivative, which is widely used in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) feed formulation. However, as a major plant protein source, SBM creates a food-feed competition with a growing ... -
Extent of farmers’ participation in agricultural development projects, perceived project sustainability and their effects on poverty situation in Kakamega county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)In recent years the agriculture sector has been highly affected by increasing climate variability and enhanced exposure to extreme weather events. These changes have reduced productivity and led to greater instability ... -
Comparative effects of maize-soybeans and maize-desmodium intercropping systems on yield of component crops and rainfall use efficiency in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Inadequate soil moisture ensuing from climate change and variability limits the effectiveness of legumes to increase maize production. Soybeans and desmodium are legumes intercropped with maize to control striga weed, ... -
Effect of inorganic and organic nitrogen sources on the yield, agronomic efficiency and land equivalent ratio of sorghum - groundnut cropping systems in Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Persistent droughts, soil infertility and reduced land sizes are major limitations to agricultural productivity in Migori County. Intercropping drought tolerant legumes with cereals such as sorghum and groundnuts is ... -
Assessing the contribution of fisheries management strategies on compliance to fisheries regulations by fisher folk in lake Victoria: a case study of Busia county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)Fisheries resources in Lake Victoria have been under immense pressure leading to over utilization and decline of fish. Fisheries resources support livelihoods, generate income, ensure food security, and provide raw ... -
Effect of subsidy program on fertilizer usage and maize-grain Productivity among small-scale farmers in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)The continuous use of land over some time has undermined the availability of soil nutrients globally. The decline in soil fertility is among the main challenges facing crop productivity, especially in Africa. To counter ... -
Characterization of the genetic diversity of Cercospora zeina in Kenya and mapping the qtl for resistance to gray leaf spot and Turcicum leaf blight in maize
(Maseno University, 2022)Gray leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zeina in Africa and Turcicum leaf blight (TLB) caused by Exserohilum turcicum are a major threat to maize production due to the associated grain yield losses. Resistance in the ... -
Propagation of Uapaca Kirklana Using Tissue· Culture Techniques
(University of Malawi, 1997)A study on propagation of Uapaca kirkiana using tissue culture-techniques was done G ' at Bunda College of Agriculture. Experiments were conducted on In Vitro and In Vivo seed germination; axillary shoot proliferation ... -
Response of selected sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) genotypes to striga hermonthica (del.) Benth in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)ABSTRACT Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is an important staple food crop in western Kenya, but its yields are low due to many constraints including; pest and diseases, drought, soil acidity, and parasitic weed ... -
Assessment of Food Safety Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Restaurant Workers in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)ABSTRACT Food safety is an important public health concern, because a large number of people take their meals outside the home and are exposed to food borne illnesses. Restaurant workers playa key role in prevention of ... -
Evaluation of different field management practices for Efficient production of upland rice (NERICA)
(Maseno University, 2016)Rice (Oryza sativa L) constitutes one of the most important staple foods of over half of the world's population. Globally, it's ranked third after wheat and maize in terms of production. In Kenya, rice is the 3rd most ... -
Agronomic and Economic Evaluation of Phosphate Fertilizer Use in Maize -Bean Cropping Systems in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Maize and beans are commonly grown as intercrops in western Kenya to maximize the utilization of the small land sizes per household, but their yields are low mainly due to deficiencies of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) ... -
Integrating urban agriculture into urban Landuse planning of Eldoret municipality
(Maseno University, 2017)Urban agriculture is practiced globally as a livelihood strategy; in Kenya it is in response to the current food insecurity situation. However, spatial development plans do not provide for urban agriculture in the urban ... -
Effects of cutting position of rootstock and exogenously Applied auxins on rooting ability, growth and yield of rose (rosa hybrida).
(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 ... -
Effect of yeast supplementation on in vitro ruminal degradability of selected browse species from Kenya
(World Food Ltd, 2010-04-01)Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment, Vol.8 (2), April 2010 553 www.world-food.net Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment Vol.8 (2): 553-557. 2010 WFLPublisher Science and Technology Meri-Rastilantie 3 B, ...
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