MST-Department of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of Pre- Emergence Herbicides for Control of Annual Grass and Broad-Leaved Weeds in Finger Millet Elusine Coracana in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2022)Finger millet is an important crop worldwide due to its nutritive and cultural qualities. Production in Kenya has declined due to poor weed management which has always been hampered by heavy rains and also lack of labor ... -
Occurrence, Abundance and Distribution of Nematodes of Banana Linked to Altitude in Selected Banana Production Areas with Focus on Pathogenicity of Pratylenchus Goodeyi in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Banana (Musa spp.) is a popular fruit crop in Kenya, where it is largely cultivated by smallholder farmers. However, plant pathogens, such as plant parasitic nematodes, have been blamed for the fall in output (PPN). A ... -
Organic and Inorganic Soil Amendments Effects on Maize Performance, Economic Returns and Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Low available phosphorus (P) and soil acidity are the key causes of low soil fertility in many cropped soils. A study was conducted two consecutive seasons, 2019 short rains (August - December) and 2020 long rains (March ... -
Biocontrol of Late Blight Phytophthora Infestans on Potato Using Selected Fungal Antagonists and Plant Extracts in Kiambu and Nyandarua Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary) is a major threat to potato production instigating overreliance on synthetic fungicides. Synthetics however, cause human health complications, environmental ... -
Assessing the Suitability of Selected Areas in Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos Counties for the Production of Capsicum (Capsicum Annuum L.)
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Evaluation of land is a process by which land appropriateness is identified for its capabilities to grow a certain crop in any piece of land. This study aimed at assessing land in the peri-urban counties of Nairobi (Kiambu, ... -
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Silicon Effects on Nutrient Uptake, Growth and Yield of Sorghum under Water Stress in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Sorghum (Sorghum bicolour L. Moench) is an important cereal crop ranked second after maize as a food security in Kenya. However, its production is threatened by low soil fertility and moisture content. Many studies on ... -
Effectiveness of Pseudomonas Fluorescens and Neem Extract in Management of Fusarium Oxysporum on French Beans in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Fusarium wilt, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp phaseoli, is among the major diseases affecting French bean production in Kenya causing up to100% yield loss. Use of synthetic fungicides has caused environmental pollution, pesticide ... -
Efficacy of Indigenous Antagonistic Fungi against Root-Knot Nematodes on Tomato in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Root-knot nematodes the Meloidogyne species are a serious threat to tomato production in both small and large scale tomato farms in Kenya. Management of the nematode is primarily dependent on the application of chemical ... -
Potential of Deploying Indigenous Fungi in the Management of Potato Cyst Nematodes (Globodera Spp.) on Potato in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In Kenya, the second important food crop after maize is potato Solanum tuberosum L. whose production is severely constrained by inadequate certified seeds, pests and diseases. Among the pests, potato cyst nematodes (PCN) ... -
Evaluation of Rice Genotypes for Rice Blast Resistance and its Inheritance in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Rice blast is among the challenges that affect rice production and is capable of causing 100% crop damage to susceptible genotypes. The popular aromatic genotypes grown by Mwea farmers are highly susceptible to rice blast. ... -
Influence of Nitrogen and Harvesting Time on Yield and Quality of Forage Pearl Millet and Rhodes Grass in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) and Rhode grass (Chloris gayana) are among the fodder crops of great eye-catching in Kenya. They have multiple cutting nature and high tillering ability. They do not contain poisonous ... -
Genome-Wide Association and Prediction of Hybrid Performance for Resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis in Cimmyt Maize Germplasm in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Maize lethal necrosis (MLN), caused by co-infection of maize chlorotic mottle virus and sugarcane mosaic virus, can lead up to 100% yield loss. Identification and validation of genomic regions can facilitate marker assisted ... -
Modelling Soil Erosion in Un-Gauged Golole Catchment in Marsabit County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Soil erosion is a major form of land degradation worldwide with 60% of it attributed to human activities. Golole catchment in Marsabit County with undulating topography is prone to soil erosion and little has been done to ... -
Assessed Line by Tester Analysis of Maize Inbreds for Northern Leaf Blight and Other Yield Components in Selected Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Northern Leaf Blight (NLB) also known as Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) is a foliar disease of maize caused by Exserohilum turcicum. It is a great challenge in many maize production regions worldwide. It has a growing season ... -
Occurrence of Phytonematodes and Biocontrol of Meloidogyne Spp. (Root-Knot Nematodes) on Tree Tomato (Solanum Betaceum) in Kiambu and Embu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tree tomato (Solanum betaceum Cav.) is an important fruit in Kenya whose popularity is growing among farmers and consumers due to its high potential as an income earner and health benefits. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) ... -
Population Growth of Tomato Leaf Miner Moth, Presence of Parasitoid, and Farmer Control Strategies in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an important vegetable crop that is widely grown for both home consumption and commercial purpose. Its demand is high both for domestic use and for market purposes. However, pests and ... -
Assessment of Optimal Interactions of Water Levels and Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates for Greenhouse Lettuce Performance in Kalro Kabete, Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Achieving food security globally has been curtailed by several factors including water scarcity, nutrient mining, limiting land resource and climate change. Nevertheless, irrigation under greenhouse farming has been confirmed ... -
Response of Synthetic Nitrogen Forms on Maize Performance, Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Grain Protein Content in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The main cause of food insecurity in the developing nations more so in sub-Saharan Africa is the reduced crop productivity among the smallholder farms, which have low soil fertility. Such farms are characterized by low ... -
Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Strains on Phosphorous Nutrition, Rooting, and Growth of Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Clones
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Phosphorus is a critical nutrient for plant growth and makes up about 0.2% of dry matter by weight. In soil, phosphates may be present in relatively large amounts, but much of it is often made unavailable because of its ... -
Growth Performance of Nile Tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) Fed on Diets Containing Cricket (acheta domesticus) Meal in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Aquaculture sector continues to grow leading to increased demand for fishmeal (FM). The most preferred and nutritionally superior but costly protein source of fish diets. An affordable and readily available protein source ...
