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EFFECTS OF LAND FRAGMENTATION AND CROP DIVERSITY ON SMALLHOLDERS’ FARM INCOME; CASE OF KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)
With global climate change becoming evident across the continent, agriculture has suffered greatly due to the effects of
global warming. Erratic weather conditions and sporadic rainfall patterns which are unpredictable ...
EFFECTS OF EARTHING UP AND PRUNING SYSTEMS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOMATO (Solanum lycopersicum)
(Chuka University, 2021)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an important crop cultivated and consumed worldwide. It provides wide
variety of nutrients with many health-related benefits like, protection against cancer, maintains blood pressure
and ...
DISSEMINATING AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE PLACE OF KISWAHILI AND OTHER INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN KENYA’S RURAL COMMUNITIES
(Chuka University, 2021)
The significance of research to any endeavour aimed at the realisation of the aspirations of Kenya's Vision 2030 cannot
be gainsaid. It goes without saying that in order to generate and disseminate significant knowledge ...
EFFECTS OF LAND FRAGMENTATION AND CROP DIVERSITY ON SMALLHOLDERS’ FARM INCOME; CASE OF KISII COUNTY, KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)
With global climate change becoming evident across the continent, agriculture has suffered greatly due to the effects of global warming. Erratic weather conditions and sporadic rainfall patterns which are unpredictable ...
MANAGEMENT OF PARASITIC ROOTKNOT NEMATODES IN SWEETPOTATO: REVIEW
(Chuka University, 2021)
Agriculture is the mainstay in Kenyan economy, it currently contributes to 29% in gross domestic product (GDP)
and creates employment of over 80% in the rural population. There are four major sub sectors in the agricultural ...
IN-VITROEVALUATION OF FUNGICIDES SENSITIVITY OF TOMATO LEAF BLIGHT PATHOGENS ISOLATES Alternariasolani and Phytophthorainfestans
(Chuka University, 2021)
Tomato early and late blight diseases caused by Alternaria solani(Ellis & Martin) Sorauer and Phytophthora
infestansrespectively hinder tomato production globally. Use of fungicides in management of blight diseases has ...
EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF Tithoniadiversifolia AND Kigeliaafricana AGAINST TOMATO FUSARIUM WILT PATHOGEN (FusariumoxysporumLycopersci)
(Chuka University, 2021)
Fusarium wilt disease caused by the soil-borne fungusFusariumoxysporum Schlechttheisaserious threat to tomato
production worldwide. Chemical and cultural methods of management used are either ineffective or toxic to the ...
UTILIZATION OF ALATE TERMITES (MacrotermeSpp) TO IMPROVE NUTRITIONAL SECURITY AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN VIHIGA-KENYA
(Chuka University, 2021)
Among key concerns all over the globe is the rising demand for high-value protein, expected to double by2050 due to
the rapidly growing population in developing economies, Kenya included. To meet the new demand, conventional ...
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS DRIVING PRIMATE TOURISM AND COMPOUNDING HUMAN-NON HUMAN PRIMATE CONFLICTS WITHIN URBAN GREEN SPACES: CASE OF NAIROBI CITY PARK
(Chuka University, 2021)
Green spaces such as parks and sports fields are a fundamental component of any urban ecosystem by playing a critical
role as wildlife refuge, recreation centers and offering a myriad of environmental services. The Nairobi ...
ADSORPTION OF LEAD (II) IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING MANGROVE ROOTS (Rhizophora mucronata) CHARCOAL-CARBON NANOTUBES NANOCOMPOSITE
(Chuka University, 2021)
Providing clean and affordable water to meet human needs is a grand challenge of the 21st century. Worldwide, water
supply struggles to keep up with the fast growing demand, which is exacerbated by population growth, ...