Browsing by Author "Agong', Stephen G."
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Agritourism: Potential socio-economic impacts in Kisumu County
Bwana, M.A.; Olima, Washington H.A; Andika, Darius O.; Agong', Stephen G.; Hayombe, Patrick O. (IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, 2015-03)High poverty level is one of the major developmental challenges facing Kisumu County with over 60 percent of the population being poor. The main economic activity in this region has for a long time been farming. The high ... -
Aluminium tolerance mechanisms in phaseolus vulgaris l.: citrate synthase activity and TTC reduction are well correlated with citrate secretion
Agong', Stephen G.; Mugai, Elisha N.; Matsumoto, Hideaki (Taylor&Francis, 2012-01-04)We characterised the physiological mechanisms of tolerance in two beanvarieties (Phaseolus vulgaris L. viz. French Bean cv. Amy and Rosecoco(GLP2» differing in Al tolerance of the varietal level. Root elongation atvarying ... -
Assessing water- based recreational activities to project beach ecotourism potentials in Kisumu County
Ouma, Okungu Jared; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE), 2014-12)This paper presents discussions on observed scenarios that characterize water-based recreational activities with an aim of laying grounds for appreciating relationships that enhance or hamper ecotourism development in Lake ... -
Assessment of tolerance to salt stress in Kenyan tomato germplasm
Agong', Stephen G.; Schittenhelm, Siegfried; Friedt, Wolfgang (International Journal of Plant Breeding, 1997)Tomato is an important vegetable crop in Kenya and the development of salt tolerant cultivars would enhance its productivity in the vast marginal areas of the country. This study was aimed at determining the magnitude of ... -
Best practices to solid waste management within informal settlement - the case of Kisumu
Oloko, Michael O.; Campos, María José Zapata; Odhiambo, Nicholas; Agong', Stephen G.; Kain, Jaan-Henrik; Zapata, Patrik; Nyakinda, Belinda (JOOUST, 2015-06-24)Kisumu City generates about 437 tons of solid waste per day, 63% of which is organic in nature. With a collection efficiency of 20%, most of the solid waste remains uncollected especially within the informal settlements ... -
Biochemical differentiation in Camellia sinensis and its wild relatives as revealed by isozyme and catechin patterns
Agong', Stephen G.; Magoma, G.N.; Wachira, F.N.; Imbuga, M.O. (Pergamon, 2002-12-10)The variation in three NADP-linked dehydrogenase enzymes; glucose-6-phosphate dehydro- genase, 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase and shikimate dehydrogenase as well as alpha and beta esterases was determined in 24 cultivars ... -
A Classification of tourism offerings based on intrinsic attributes
Awuor, Frankline Otiende; Ayieko, Monica A.; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (International Journal of Business and Social Research, 2015)The purpose of this study is to explore intrinsic attributes that can be used in the classification of tourism offerings for an academic understanding of their immutable natures. Mixed approach of visitor attractions ... -
Collection and evaluation of Kenyan tomato landraces with special reference to salt and drought tolerance
Agong', Stephen G. (AGRIS, 1995)The tomato is a major vegetable species in Kenya. By providing salt and drought tolerant varieties, their productivity in the marginal areas of Kenya could be significantly improved. The aim of this work was to collect ... -
Conjunctive use of surface and groundwater as agri-tourism resource facilitator: Discourse analysis for planning in developing nations
Omondi, Achieng’ David; Okungu, Jared Ouma; Hayombe, Patrick O.; Agong', Stephen G. (Journal of Computer Engineering, 2014-12)Ecotourism is increasingly exhibited as a component of the conventional tourism that needs augmentation with enhanced availability of water resources in sustainable modes. This sustainability is attainable through conjunctive ... -
Cultural Sites Impressions: A Market Niche for Ecotourism Destinations in Kisumu County, Kenya
Achieng, David Omondi; Hayombe, Patrick Odhiambo; Agong', Stephen G. (International Journal of Research In Earth & Environmental Sciences, 2015-01)Cultural sites as ecotourism destinations and village settlements are a source of pleasure and delight for the local community and visitors to the destinations. Understanding the core attributes perspective of the cultural ... -
Effects of Acid Scarification, Priming with PEG, NaCI or Sea Water as Osmoticum and Dehydration on Spinach Seed Germination at 30°C
Masuda, Masaharu; Hata, Naoki; Ombwara, Francis Kweya; Agong', Stephen G. (Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 2005)Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) seeds were scarified with an 18 N H2S04 solution, then primed for one week at 10De in PEG- 6000, NaCl or natural sea water. Germination tests were carried out at 30De, which is normally ... -
Effects of day-length and temperature on floral structure and fertility restoration in a season-dependent male-sterile Solanum villosum Mill. mutant
Agong', Stephen G.; Ojiewo, Christopher O.; Murakami, Kenji; Masinde, Peter W.; Masaharu, Masuda (Springer Verlag, 2007)Solanum villosum is an important African leafy vegetable whose yield is limited mainly by competition from early and excess fruit-set. Induced male-sterility is a potential tool to reduce this competition and enhance yields. ... -
Exploiting the Genetic Diversity of Vegetable African Nightshades
Agong', Stephen G.; Ojiewo, Chris O.; Mwai, Gedion N.; Abukutsa-Onyango, Mary O.; Nono-Womdim, Remi (Global Science Books, 2013)frican nightshades ( Solanum section Solanum ) are an important source of daily nutrients and income for small-scale farmers in sub- Saharan Africa and are a delicacy for urban inhabitants. The section ... -
Floral Genetics of African Nightshade (Solanum section Solanum)
Ojiewo, Christopher Ochieng; Murakami, Kenji; Masinde, Peter Wafula; Agong', Stephen G. (International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology, 2007)Solanum section Solanum, centering on the species commonly known as African nightshade, and botanically known as the “Solanum nigrum complex” is composed of a large number of morphogenetically distinct taxa, with certain ... -
Governance of cities in devolved government in Kenya: experiences from Kisumu.
Onyango, George M.; Agong', Stephen G. (Management Research & Practice, 2018)Devolution in Kenya has had ramification on local governments especially urban areas. Kisumu City is unique as the only city with a rural county hinterland. It has created a challenge for the County Executive in terms of ... -
The hidden treasures of Kenya’s western tourist circuit as opportunities for ecotourism development
Nyamweno, Isaac M.; Okoth, Lorna G.; Tonui, Warkach K. (International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 2016-03)Kenya’s western tourist circuit is referred to as the country’s “best kept secret” because of the presence of natural and cultural attractions that have not been exploited for development of various forms of sustainable ... -
High fluoride water in Bondo-Rarieda area of Siaya County, Kenya: a hydro-geological implication on public health in the Lake Victoria basin
Wambu, Enos W; Agong', Stephen G.; Anyango, Beatrice; Akuno, Walter; Akenga, Teresia (BMC Public Health, 2014)Background: Only a few studies to evaluate groundwater fluoride in Eastern Africa have been undertaken outsidethe volcanic belt of the Great Eastern Africa Rift Valley. The extent and impact of water fluoride outside ... -
Host-plant acceptance, fecundity and longevity of tetranychus evansi (acari: tetranychidae) on selected tomato accessions
Masinde, Peter W.; Wesonga, John M.; Ojiewo, Christopher O.; Agong', Stephen G.; Masuda, M. (Global Science Books, 2009-01-21)Solanum villosum is an important leafy vegetable in Kenya whose production faces low yields. Two potentially high leaf-yielding genotypes of S. villosum, T-5 and an octoploid have been developed. Field experiments were ... -
Host-plant acceptance, fecundity and longevity of tetranychus evansi (acari: tetranychidae) on selected tomato accessions
Murungi, L.K.; Knapp, M.; Masinde, P.W.; Onyambu, G.; Gitonga, L; Agong', Stephen G. (Afr. J. Hort. Sci., 2009)Seven tomato (Lycopersicon sp.) accessions were evaluated for their resistance to the tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard, in the laboratory. Data recorded was: (i) trichome density and (ii) ...