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Performance and phosphorus utilization of broiler chickens fed low phytate barley and pea based diets with graded levels of inorganic phosphorus.
(2017)
The effects of feeding diets based on soybean meal, low phytate hulless barley (Lphybarley) and low phytate pea (Lphypea) with inorganic phosphorus (iP) reduced by 50 or 100% to broiler chickens on performance, P digestibility ...
Application of Central Composite Design Based Response Surface Methodology in Parameter Optimization of Watermelon Fruit Weight Using Organic Manure
(2017-03-18)
Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is a critical technology in developing new processes, optimizing their performance and improving the design. In Kenya, watermelon cultivation is gradually gaining ground. It is a crop ...
The Optimization of Multiple Responses of Watermelon to Organic Manure Using Response Surface Methodology
(2017-03)
This paper discusses the use of Central Composite Design approach to plan the experiments for
growth and yield of watermelon with an overall objective of optimizes the multiple responses
of watermelon to organic manure. ...
Effect of Debt Finance on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Maara Sub-county, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2017-08-03)
Debt financing is the acquisition of funds through borrowing. Most Sacco’s results into borrowing to finance their increased customer’s demands thus increasing the leverage if not controlled. This study determined the ...
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Collection of Gum Myrrh and Opoponax from the Wild in Wajir County, Kenya.
(2017-05)
This study aimed at generating information to streamline gum myrrh and opoponax collection andpost-harvest handling activities to support livelihood of local communities in Wajir County. Theresource ...
“Gum Opoponax and Myrrh Market Structure, Conduct and Performance in Wajir County.”
(2017-03-21)
Abstract
This study focused on gum Opoponax and Myrrh that are harvested from Commiphora holtziana (Ehrenb) Engl. and C. myrrha (Nees) Engl. in the drylands of Kenya. The aim was to assess and fill information gaps on ...
Morphological characterization of naturalised pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Lam.) Poir.) accessions in Kenya. African Journal of Horticultural Science, 12:61-83.
(2017-06)
Pumpkin is an emerging important indigenous vegetable in Kenya, although its sale and consumption remain low, while distribution and diversity are systematically studied and reported to a limited extend. The present study ...
Effects of irrigation rate and leaf harvest intensity on multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata duch.) growth and quality
(ISDS LLC, Japan, 2017)
Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchsene) is rapidly gaining popularity in dishes in Kenya. The fruits, leaves and seeds are becoming popular due to their nutritional and medicinal properties. However, water stress and irregular ...
Interactive effects of irrigation rate and leaf harvest intensity on edible leaf and fruit yields of multipurpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne).
(ISDS LLC, Japan, 2017)
Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchsene) is rapidly gaining popularity in dishes in Kenya. The fruits, leaves and seeds are becoming popular due to their nutritional and medicinal properties. However, water stress and irregular ...
Assessment of Water Quality in Boreholes and Wells in Waa Location, Kwale County –Kenya”.
(CODEN (USA), 2017)
Water from boreholes and dug wells is extensively used in Kwale County, especially by rural communities living away from established market centers, where piped water is commonly available. The study aimed ...