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Prevalence and Characterization of Foliar Fungal Diseases of Tomato and Their Biocontrol Using Rhizospheric Streptomyces in Kirinyanga County, Kenya
(Chuka University, 2022-09)Global tomato production is characterized by inconsistent quality and yields partly emanating from biotic constraints attributed to fungal foliar diseases. In Kirinyaga County, where tomato production is a major source ... -
INTEGRATED APPLICATION OF NAPHTHALENE ACETIC ACID, STAKING AND MINERAL NUTRIENT ON GROWTH, YIELD, AND SEED QUALITY OF CLIMBING BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Abstract Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important grain legume in attaining food security and income. Amongst the common beans are the climbing beans that have indeterminate growth habit and require staking for ... -
SYNERGISTIC QUALITIES OF SELECTED PLANT EXTRACTS ON POTENCY OF PYRETHRINS AGAINST THE MAIZE WEEVIL, SITOPHILUS ZEA-MAIS (MOTSCH.) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
(Chuka University, 2020-12)Post-harvest losses of grains are a major hindrance to attainment of food security in Kenya due to infestation of coleopteran grain pests such as weevils. Although synthetic chemical insecticides are being used in their ... -
Performance of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Fed on Oilseed meals with Crude Papain Enzyme
(Chuka University, 2019-09)The greatest challenge to increased aquaculture production in Kenya is the high cost of fish feed. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of replacing fish meal with oilseed meals and improving the ... -
A spatial multi-criteria analysis of land use, land cover and climate changes on wildlife ecosystems planning and management in Meru conservation area
(Chuka University, 2018)Protected areas are recognized as among the most effective tools that have protected the wildlife species from extinction and human induced threats. However, despite the establishment and spread of these protected areas ...
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