Browsing RP-Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology by Author "Kahuthia-Gathu, R."
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Assessing Effectiveness of Macropropagation Technology to Produce Healthy Seedlings of Banana Varieties with High Market Demand in Eastern and Central Provinces, Kenya
(2010)Banana is an important food and cash crop in Kenya. However, its cultivation is hindered by scarcity of seedlings, pests and diseases, among other factors. Naturally regenerated seedlings which most farmers rely on are ... -
Biotic constraints to banana production in Eastern and Central Provinces of Kenya
(2010-09)Banana is an important crop whose production faces major challenges, especially pests and diseases. A banana pests survey was carried out in Eastern and Central Provinces of Kenya. Results showed Fusarium wilt as the ... -
Biotic Constraints to Passion Fruit Production in Central and Eastern Provinces of Kenya
(2010-09)Passion fruit is an important crop in Kenya for income generation. However, passion fruit production faces major challenges due to pests and diseases that have led to yield losses of 50-100%. To support development of ... -
Good Orchard Maintenance and Agronomic Practices as Working Components in Management of Dieback Disease on Passion Fruit (Passiflora sp.) in Kenya.
(SCIENCEDOMAIN International, 2014-05)Passion fruit is of high economic importance in Kenya. In the recent past, diseases have led to decline in fruit production. This study aimed at identifying disease management practices that could be adopted to mitigate ...
