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Optimization of seed potato specific density, starch and dry matter contents and tuberization capacity of resultant plants through integrated irrigation, nitrogen and phosphorus management.
(Science Publishing Group, 2015-08-01)
A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at the Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm of Egerton University to determine the effect of integrated application of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) ...
Improving seed potato leaf area index, stomatal conductance and chlorophyll accumulation efficiency through irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient management.
(Macrothink Institute, 2016-01)
A study was conducted in a Rainshelter (RTrial) at Horticultural Research and Teaching Farm, Egerton University to determine the effect of integration of irrigation water, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) application on ...
Contribution of multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) to the economy of selected Kenyan small-scale households
(Science Publishing Group, 2019-03-19)
Pumpkin (C. moschata Duch.) fruit is a highly nutritious horticultural crop with great potential for commercialization. However, in Kenya many households do not buy and utilize pumpkins regularly, leading to low demand. ...
Determination of Factors Influencing Cultivation and Utilisation of Pumpkins Among Smallholders in Kakamega and Nyeri Counties, Kenya
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-06-27)
Pumpkin is becoming an important fruit-vegetable, although its potential remains unexploited in Kenya. This study aimed at enhancing conservation, preservation and production of naturalized pumpkins through the cataloguing ...
Increasing leaf harvest intensity enhances edible leaf vegetable yields and decreases mature fruit yields in multi-purpose pumpkin.
(Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN), 2013-08)
The popular Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchsene) in Kenya is the multi-purpose type, grown for its edible tender leaves, mature fruits and seeds. It requires appropriate management to realize high yields. Pumpkin is an ...
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 ...
Nematodes and fungi associated with apple replant disorder in sampled New York State orchards.
(2014)
The factors associated with unthrifty growth of apple are not fully determined, resulting i n inadequate diagnosis of apple replant disorder (ARD). The present study isolated and identified nematodes and fungi from ARD ...
Climate change adaptation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.): Influence of Biozyme® rate on potato yield, quality and mineral nutrient uptake
(2013-07)
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food crop worldwide. Growers prefer
potato because of its short growing season and tolerance to poor soils. Growers are
using different agrochemicals so as to improve tuber ...
The analogy of simple and inter simple sequence repeat markers in the assessment of genetic diversity of pumpkin accessions in Kenya
(Innspub, 2020-09)
Pumpkin is found growing in many parts of Kenya although its genetic variation has not been determined using
available molecular markers. This study compared SSR and ISSR efficacy in assessing diversity of 139 pumpkin
accessions ...