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Ecosystem productivity and CO2 exchange response to the interaction of livestock grazing and rainfall manipulation in a Kenyan savanna
(Elsevier, 2021)
Savanna ecosystems in Kenya are experiencing altered rainfall amount and increased grazing pressure. These
environmental alterations occur simultaneously and impact on productivity and CO2 exchange of the savanna in
unclear ...
New evaluation of Alternaria brassicicola isolates against Striga hermonthica seeds emergence on maize in Kenya
(JRWS, 2021)
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth is also known as witchweed, is a highly noxious parasite
of cereal in Sub- Saharan Africa leading to enormous economic losses of above 7 billion
US$ yearly. Some of the suggested control ...
Effects of Vermicompost, Tithonia Green Manure and Urea on Quality of Swiss Chard (Beta Vulgaris L. Var. Cicla L.) in Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2021)
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla) is a popular vegetable because it is nutritious, robust, easy to grow. It
requires regular applications of nitrogen, which causes accumulation of oxalates and nitrates within the ...
Nutritional composition, in vitro gas production and in sacco degradability of processed Croton megalocarpus nuts for ruminant feeding
(Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research, 2021)
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of processed croton nut on chemical
composition, in vitro gas production and in sacco degradability. Four forms of croton nut namely: whole nut
(WN), peeled nut (PN), ...
Fish feeds and feed management practices in the Kenyan aquaculture sector: Challenges and opportunities
(Michigan State University Press, 2021)
Feeds and feed management practices are key to the development of the aquaculture sector. To achieve
high levels of aquaculture production, fish farmers need nutritionally adequate and cost-effective feeds,
which are ...
Selective breeding of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus: A strategy for increased genetic diversity and sustainable development of aquaculture in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2021)
The aquaculture subsector is important in Kenya for food and nutritional security. The rapid growth of the subsector is evident especially in the widespread culture of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus); however, the ...
Aqua-Feed Wastes: Impact on Natural Systems and Practical Mitigations—A Review
(Journal of Agricultural Science, 2021)
Dietary composition of aquaculture feeds (aquafeeds) determines the quality of wastes from aquaculture
production systems. These wastes, which are derived mainly from nitrogenous and phosphorus compounds
subsequently ...
Periphyton Technology Enhances Growth Performance and Delays Prolific Breeding of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758), Juveniles
(Research Gate, 2021)
This study evaluated the effect of periphyton technology (PPT) on the growth performance and breeding schedule of
Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) juveniles. Six ponds, each measuring 81 m2 were used for the study. ...
The social and economic diversity of the coffee-banana farming system and technology uptake in Central Uganda
(American Journal of Agricultural Research, 2021)
Food systems of the future that will guarantee food and nutrition
security of millions of poor farming households will have to be
both economically and socially diverse. Diversity of farming systems acts as a catalyst ...
Influence of plant density and nitrogen application on growth and quality of sweet pepper (capsicum annuum) in Uasin Gishu county
(ResearchGate, 2021)
Sweet pepper an important export in Uasin Gishu had been facing a problem of rejection at the
international market due to failure to meet the specified quality standards. The field experiment was
conducted during the ...