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Longitudinal Changes of Human Milk Nutrient Content in the First 6 Months of Lactation
(Science and Education Publishing, 2020-02-04)
Human milk is considered to be the optimal source of nutrition during the first six months of a child’s
life. Since the milk is the only source of nutrition for the first six months of an infant’s life, understanding ...
A novel mutation in TFL1 homolog sustaining determinate growth in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)
(Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature, 2020)
Determinate and indeterminate growth habits of cucumber can affect plant architecture and crop yield. The TER MINAL FLOWER 1 (TFL1) controls determinate/indeterminate growth in Arabidopsis. In this study, a novel mutation ...
Effects and Persistence of Endophytic Beauveria bassiana in Tomato Varieties on Mite Density Tetranychus evansi in the Screenhouse
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2020)
The tomato red spider mite (RSM), Tetranychus evansi Baker and
Pritchard, is an important exotic pest in the production of tomatoes and other sola naceous plants in Africa. Isolates of Beauveria bassiana ICIPE 273, ICIPE ...
Response of Soil Chemical Properties to Rhizobium and Rock Phosphate Fertilizer Application under Green - Grams in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2020-12-12)
Soil fertility decline is one of the major constraints in agricultural productivity. Biological nitrogen
fixation (BNF) in legumes can offer a cost-effective and sustainable means towards soil fertility
management. ...
INTEGRATED APPLICATION OF NAPHTHALENE ACETIC ACID, STAKING AND INORGANIC NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY IN CLIMBING BEANS (Phaseolus vulgaris L.
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci., 2020-09)
In Kenya climbing beans (Phaseoulus vulgaris L.) are mainly grown by small-scale farmers
under limited resources, such as limited land and high cost of inorganic fertiliser inputs.
These have had led to declining trends ...
Cactus invasion: A Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security
(Office of DVC Research, Innovation and Enterprise, 2020-01)
Invasive cactus degrades
rangelands and reduces
availability and accessibility
of pasture and other natural
resources.
Cactus invasion reduces
biodiversity hence affecting
ecosystem goods and services
that ...
Determination Of Effect Of Land Use On Distribution And Abundance Of Ground Dwelling Macro Invertebrates In Kirimiri Forest In Embu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications, 2020-03)
Ground dwelling macro invertebrates are essential for soil functions and other significant ecological process such as nutrient
cycling. The distribution and ecological role of crawling macro invertebrates may be influenced ...
Bacteriological Water Quality Assessment Of Nkenye Stream In Meru South In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Research journali, 2020-02)
Access to portable water remains a major global concern due to increased rate of water pollution contributed
for by climate change and human. Destruction of riparian zones has exposed the rivers and streams to toxic ...
BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY STATUS OF BOREHOLES WATER IN THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA
(Abjournals, 2020)
Water shortage that is caused by long droughts and higher cost of accessing
piped water have forced many households in Kenya to opt for wells and borehole water.
Where they are used, boreholes are exposed to contamination ...
Preparation and Evaluation of Goat ManureBased Vermicompost for Organic Garlic Production in Manyatta sub-county, Kenya
(International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 2020-02)
Application of vermicompost in crop production results in improved soil chemical properties. Studies
relating to use of vermicompost as alternative to synthetic fertilizers have gotten considerable attention as the
demand ...