School of Agriculture and Food Science: Recent submissions
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Restoration of Male Fertility in Seasonally Dependent Male Sterile Mutant Tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum cv. First
(Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 2000)The effect of environmental conditions in the spring and autumn on the restoration of male fertility in T-4 male sterile mutant plants which were obtained via gamma (γ)-irradiation of tomato cv. First was investigated. ... -
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 ... -
A simulation model for growth and development of French beans in Kenya
(African Journal of Horticultural Science, 2012-06)A simulation model was developed to describe French bean growth and development in Kenya. Parameters were estimated using data from a field experiment while a set of four experiments provided data for model evaluation. The ... -
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, ... -
Small scale farmers and resilience adaptive strategies to climate change in Kakamega county
(Researchgate, 2015-11)Kakamega County is a rich agricultural area where various food and cash crops are grown. However, changes in climate coupled with declining soil fertility over the area have an impact on crop production, and hence affect ... -
Scaling up production of traditional green leafy vegetables in Kenya: Perspectives on water and nitrogen management
(Global Science Books, 2007)Traditional green leafy vegetables are promising alternative vegetable crops consumed in Kenya and other African countries. The crops whose consumption is on the increase include vegetable amaranth (Amaranthus spp.), African ... -
Floral Genetics of African Nightshade (Solanum section Solanum)
(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 ... -
Scope for genetic enhancement of the parasitisation potential of four native strains of Trichogrammatoidea sp. nr. lutea Girault (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) in Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2007-09-14)In response to emerging interest in commercial mass production of Trichogramma for Helicoverpa armigera biocontrol in eastern Africa, laboratory experiments were undertaken to assess the scope for genetic enhancement of ... -
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 ... -
Induced male-sterility alters dry matter distribution in solanum villosum mill.
(ISHS, 2008)African nightshades are leafy vegetables popular in Africa and South-East Asia for their high nutritional and medicinal value. The plants are strongly autogamic, exhibiting early and excessive flowering coupled with prolific ... -
Mutation Breeding of African Nightshade ( Solanum section Solanum )
(Global Science Books, 2007-04-12)African nightshades ( Solanum nigrum- related species) are some of the most widely consumed traditional leafy herbs and vegetables, particularly in Africa and South-East Asia. The leaves contain high levels of ... -
Collection and evaluation of Kenyan tomato landraces with special reference to salt and drought tolerance
(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 ... -
Effects of Acid Scarification, Priming with PEG, NaCI or Sea Water as Osmoticum and Dehydration on Spinach Seed Germination at 30°C
(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 ... -
Assessment of tolerance to salt stress in Kenyan tomato germplasm
(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 ... -
Youth participation in smallholder livestock production and marketing
(Institute of development studies, 2017)Agriculture is a leading source of employment for rural populations in Kenya. Through a mixed methods approach, this study sought to investigate youth participation in smallholder livestock production and marketing in ... -
“We do not bury dead livestock like human beings”: Community behaviors and risk of Rift Valley Fever virus infection in Baringo County, Kenya
(PLOS, 2017)Background:Rift Valley Fever (RVF), is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted by Aedes and Culex mosquitoes. In Kenya, its occurrence is associated with increased rains. In Baringo County, RVF was first reported in 2006–2007 ... -
Characterization of the late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins family and their role in drought stress tolerance in upland cotton
(CrossMark, 2018)Background: Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins are large groups of hydrophilic proteins with major role in drought and other abiotic stresses tolerance in plants. In-depth study and characterization of LEA protein ... -
Comparison of the performance of different baiting attractants in the egg laying activity of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.)
(Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 2017-10-05)The black soldier fly has become an important insect in bioconversion activity. However sustainable use of the insect is now dependent on the development of efficient artificial rearing systems. The concern however is on ... -
Analysis of factors influencing sustainable adoption of improved maize technologies among smallholder farmers in Ugenya sub-county, Kenya
(2017-02)Most smallholder farmers who account for more than 70% of the maize produced in Kenya are perpetually food insecure and stuck below poverty level. Sustained maize yield increase largely depends on long term adoption of ... -
Africa is rising: Is Agriculture rising?
(International Education Research Foundation, 2016-10)This paper highlights the narrative of Africa rising. It indicates that indeed Africa as well as Agriculture are rising. Since 2000, Sub-Saharan Gross Domestic Product has been growing at an average rate of 5% per annum. ...
