Browsing School of Agriculture and Food Security by Author "Musyimi, DM"
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Allelopathic potential of mexican sunflower [tithonia diversifolia (hemsl) a. Gray] on germination and growth of cowpea seedlings (vigna sinensis l.)
Musyimi, DM; Okelo, LO; Okello, VS; Sikuku, PS (2015-12-20)Allelopathy is a common among plants. Allelopathic substances affect seed germination, plant growth and development or even affect chlorophyll synthesis by the plant leaves. Tithonia diversifolia contains allelochemicals that ... -
Effects of water deficit on days to maturity and yield of three NERICA rainfed rice varieties
Sikuku, PA; Netondo, GW; Musyimi, DM; Onyango, JC (2010)Water deficit is a major problem in rice grown under rainfed conditions. It affects plant growth and development and ultimately leads to a considerable yield reduction or crop failure. Although the rice crop is susceptible ...