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    On-farm evaluation of the ‘push–pull’ technology for the control of stemborers and striga weed on maize in western Kenya 

    Hassanali, Ahmed; Khan, Z. R.; Midega, C. A.O.; Amudavi, D. M.; Pickett, J. A. (Elsevier Inc., 2008-03)
    The ‘push–pull’ technology is a novel pest management strategy developed for control of stemborers and striga weed, Striga hermonthica, in maize-based farming systems in eastern Africa, where maize is intercropped with ...
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    Evaluation of farmers' field days as a dissemination tool for push-pull technology in Western Kenya 

    Hassanali, Ahmed; Amudavi, D.M.; Khan, Z. R.; Wanyama, J. M.; Midega, C. A.O.; Pittchar, J.; Pickett, J. A. (Elsevier Ltd, 2009-03)
    Our earlier study on farmers' adoption of ‘Push-pull’ technology (PPT) for management of cereal stemborers and Striga weed showed that field days (FDs) could be effective in technology dissemination. Hence, in an effort ...
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    Traditional use of mosquito-repellent plants in western Kenya and their evaluation in semi-field experimental huts against Anopheles gambiae: ethnobotanical studies and application by thermal expulsion and direct burning 

    Hassanali, Ahmed; Seyoum, A.; palsson, K.; Kung’a, S.; Kabiru, Ephantus W.; Lwande, W.; Killeen, G. F.; Knols, B. G. J. (Oxford University Press, 2002-06)
    Ethnobotanical survey in 2 communities in western Kenya revealed that the most commonly known repellent plants were Ocimum americanum L. (64•1%), Lantana camara L. (17•9%), Tagetes minuta L. (11•3%) and Azadirachta indica ...
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    Effects of different maize ( Zea mays L.) – soybean ( Glycine max (L.) Merrill) intercropping pa tterns on yields light interception and leaf area index in two contrasting sites 

    Mugwe, J. N.; Matusso, J. M. M.; Mucheru-Muna, M. (2014-03)
    Field trials were conducted at the field units of the Embu Agricultural Training Center and Kamujine Dispensary in Embu and Meru Counties, Kenya, during 2012 long rain (LR) and short rain (SR) seasons to determine the ...
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    Significant others influence on socialization into sport of Kenya secondary school athletes 

    Rintaugu, E.G. (Journal of Educational Research and Development, 2009-04)
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of significant others in socialization into sports of secondary school athletes in Kenya. Data were collected through questionnaire from 636(320 males and 316 ...
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    Public open spaces in Nairobi City, Kenya, under threat 

    Mireri, C.; Makworo, M. (Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2011-10)
    The paper demonstrates that public open spaces in Nairobi City have been increasingly threatened by congestion and deterioration as result of the rapid rate of urbanisation (5–7.5%), poor planning, weak management and ...
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    Increasing Incidence of Cigar End Rot Disease is Compromising Recent Gains in Banana Production in Kenya 

    Mwangi, M. (2011)
    Bananas are one of the most important crops for income generation in Central and Eastern Kenya. In these regions, dessert varieties have traditionally been most widely grown with cultivar Gros Michel having dominated until ...
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    Place Branding as a Means for Negotiating for an African identity: A Personal Reflection of Myths, Roles and Perspectives in Kenya 

    Maingi, S.W. (2013)
    The recreation of an indigenous identity for Africa has undergone significant challenge. The very nature of a dynamic global, socio-economic environment has created a political quagmire within African societies. Such ...
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    Experts' Opinion on Aging Kenyan Farm Managers: Impact on the Future of Agriculture 

    Nyairo, N.M.; Bett, E.K. (Tropentag, 2012-09)
    Agriculture is the mainstay of Kenya's economy contributing greatly to GDP and absolutely to food security. There is growing evidence of youth avoidance of participation in the agricultural sector evidenced by mass ...
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    Morphological variation of Ridged Frogs of the Taita Hills, Kenya 

    Kairu, E. W.; Ng’endo, R.; Osiemo, Z.; Ogol, C.K.P.O. (Firenze University Press, 2011)
    Comparing of morphological character variation within taxa continues to play an important role in improving species inventories. Using morphometrical and non-meristic morphological adult characters, the diversity of the ...
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