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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...