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Effect of agro-dealers on profitability of improved indigenous chicken production among small holder farmers in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Improved indigenous chicken production has remained low in Kisumu County, failing to bridge the supply gap of 3.9 million against a demand of 9.1 million chicken. Several efforts have been initiated by the Kisumu County ... -
The effect of imazapyr - resistant maize (Zea mays L.) plant density under bean intercrop on witchweed (Striga hermonthiea (Del.) Benth), maize and bean yield
(Maseno university, 2009)Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important crops in East Africa serving both as a staple food and cash crop to millions of people. As a vegetable, it is produced either as green maize cobs, sweet com or baby com. ... -
Performance of Maize Hybrids and Inbred lines under Gray Leafspot (Cercospora zea-maydis L.) infestation in western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2009)Gray leaf spot (GLS) caused by Cercospora zea-maydis is recognized as one of the most yield limiting diseases of maize world-wide. In susceptible genotypes, yieldlosses of up to 60 percent are not uncommon. The objectives ... -
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 ...