MST-Department of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Integrating In-Situ Rain Water Harvesting Technologies and Organic Manure for Improved Soil Moisture and Maize Performance in Semi-Arid of Morogoro, Tanzania
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tanzania experiences water scarcity caused by unreliable rainfall and prolonged droughts. The objective of this study was to determine in-situ rainwater-harvesting technologies used by smallholder farmers to cope with water ... -
Ultraviolet Radiation and Selenium Nutrition on Yield, Biochemical Composition and Sensory Quality of Selected Tea Varieties in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-08)Ultraviolet (UVB) radiation (280–315 nm) and interaction with Selenium (Se) have potential promoting plant tolerance to UVB stress in plants and modify metabolites that influence taste and functional properties of tea. The ... -
Response of Hybrid Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Varieties to Fertilizer Application under System of Rice Intensification in Kirinyaga and Kisumu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Kenyan rice farmers have continuously obtained low yields, this has been credited to poor agronomic practices and use of low quality inbred rice varieties. To alleviate the potential catastrophes and challenges of changing ... -
Occurrence of Arthropod Pests of Tomato and Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Fungi Against Frankliniella Occidentalis (Pergande) in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-06)Tomato Solanum lycopersicum L. is an important crop in Kenya. Arthropod pests are major constraints to its production. The pests make farmers to rely heavily on synthetic chemicals for control and this increases costs and ... -
Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of the African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Reared On Diets Containing Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illucens) Larvae Meal
(Kenyatta University, 2020-03)Fish feed protein ingredients are the most expensive and often unavailable in sub-Saharan Africa especially in commercial aquaculture systems. The major fish feed protein ingredient in fish farming in Kenya is fishmeal ... -
Fiscal Policy and Employment Elasticities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-12)Creation of productive and sustainable employment opportunities remains a key policy priority of most countries including Kenya. Employment creation in Kenya has been based on the premise that high economic growth should ... -
Farmers’ Perceptions and Adoption of Micro Catchments for Improved Establishment of Agroforestry Trees in East Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Tree planting on farms has both environmental and socioeconomic benefits. The practice of establishing trees and tree plantations is common among rural population in the dry regions of Ethiopia, who depend on livestock, ... -
Evaluation of Fertilizer Formulations on Soil Chemical Properties, Growth, Yield and Quality of Sugarcane Variety (Ken 83-737) in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)Low sugarcane productivity has persisted in Western Kenya where most of the crop is grown. A study conducted by Kenya Sugar Research Institute in January 2011 at, Nyando Sugar Zone indicated that sugarcane yields were ... -
Quantification and Simulation of Organic Carbon Stocks and Fractions under Different Tillage Systems and Sugarcane Plantation In Soils Of Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Sugarcane farming systems can adversely affect soil properties especially total soil organic carbon stocks (TSOCst) and fractions. This study was carried out in Western Kenya sugar zones to assess impacts of tillage systems ... -
Effectiveness of Antagonistic Bacterial Isolates against Crown Gall Disease on Roses in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)Crown gall is one of the major constraint in rose flower production in Kenya. The study aimed at developing a bacterial based biopesticide to manage crown gall disease on roses. A baseline survey on status of crown gall ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Mulching on Weeds, Diseases, Growth and Yield of Tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum L) in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) is a major commercial vegetable for small holder farmers in Kenya. Optimizing tomato production provides an opportunity to increase household incomes, improve standards of living and creating ...
