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Aluminium tolerance mechanisms in phaseolus vulgaris l.: citrate synthase activity and TTC reduction are well correlated with citrate secretion
(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 ...
Exploiting the Genetic Diversity of Vegetable African Nightshades
(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 ...
High fluoride water in Bondo-Rarieda area of Siaya County, Kenya: a hydro-geological implication on public health in the Lake Victoria basin
(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 ...
Response of leaf yield and nutritive value of african nightshade (solanum villosum) genotypes to nitrogen application
(African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2010)
The wild-type Solanumu villosum is an important leafy vegetable in Kenya, which however is low-yielding mainly due to the early flowering and prolific fruiting. Two new genotypes of S. villosum, T-5 and octoploid with ...
Screening tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Accessions for resistance to the twospotted spider mite tetranychus urticae Koch: Population growth studies
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2011-09-01)
The resistance of 63 tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) accessions to the twospotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), was investigated in screen house experiments and compared to Money Maker, ...
Positioning ecotourism destinations in Kisumu County: Cultural diversity perspective
(IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering (IOSR-JCE), 2014-12)
Positioning of ecotourism destination is crucial to survival and success of business value chain of the cultural sites as alternative source of livelihood of the local communities in Kisumu County. This paper sought to ...
The interface between mango value chain analysis and the socioeconomic determinants.
(Holticultural association of Kenya, 2012-06)
The study focused on a value chain analysis geared towards identifying the various, processes, inputs and major players in the mango value chain system. Data was collected from the main actors in the mango value chain at ...
Agritourism: Potential socio-economic impacts in Kisumu County
(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 ...
Seizing an opportunity of a public-private partnership initiative for Agritourism development as a strategy for poverty reduction in Kisumu, Kenya
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2015-10)
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 ...
A Classification of tourism offerings based on intrinsic attributes
(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 ...