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Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Stocks in Maize-Soybean Cropping Systems in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)As climate change continues to threaten ecosystems’ functions, agriculture remains one of the major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are responsible for global warming. The major GHG in agriculture are; carbon ... -
Seed Quality of Soybean (Glycine Max [L.] Merrill) Genotypes under Varying Storage and Priming Methods, Mother Plant Nutrient Profiles and Agro-Ecologies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)world. The demand for soybeans in Kenya is high yet production is negligible due to various challenges, one of which is lack of a well-organized soybean seed system. Soybean seed has been known to deteriorate rapidly in ... -
Soil Moisture Conservation, Cropping Systems and Soil Fertility Effects on Soil and Maize Performance in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)The main causes of food insecurity in semi–arid parts of Kenya are low soil fertility, low and unreliable rainfall. These two causes are the main challenges facing small-scale farmers in food production especially in ...
