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Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change
(Springer, 2015)Drier parts of Embu County, Eastern Kenya, endure persistent crop failure and declining agricultural productivity which have been attributed, in part, to prolonged dry-spells and erratic rainfall. Nonetheless, understanding ... -
Alley cropping of maize with calliandra and leucaena in the subhumid highlands of Kenya Part 1. Soil-fertility changes and maize yield
(Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1999-06)Although N-rich leaf biomass of multipurpose trees is known to be a good source of N to crops, integrating such trees into crop production systems is a major challenge in the development of viable agroforestry systems. ... -
The Ark of Taste in Kenya
(UoEm, 2024-10-17)am firmly convinced that our most urgent task is to protect biodiversity as the foundation of our food system. Many local crop varieties are dis- appearing and the widespread use of chemicals in agriculture ... -
Assessment of farmers’ perceptions of soil quality indicators within smallholder farms in the central highlands of Kenya
(Springer, 2007)A study was conducted to determine farmers’ perceptions of soil quality and soil management practices that influenced soil fertility within farmers’ fields in Chuka and Gachoka divisions in central Kenya highlands. Soils ... -
Association between land use change and exposure to zoonotic pathogens – Evidence from selected case studies in Africa.
(Elsevier, 2018-09)The demand for food and other ecosystem services have risen in the recent past in many parts of the world due to increasing human population. This has promoted agricultural intensification and increased extraction of natural ... -
Biology of the Cell: Notes
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2014-11)After a number of years of teaching, I have used notes which, I feel, can be compiled into condensed and precise note book as a point of reference of those I have taught and those others that would want to benefit from the ... -
Bringing Climate Smart Agriculture to Scale: Experiences from the Water Productivity Project in East and Central Africa
(IntechOpen, 2018-03)Since 2010, six research organizations in the region have implemented a regional project that sought to combat food insecurity, poverty and climate change by up-scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies across ... -
The Cell Bio-engineering: Biotechnology Practice Notes
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2016)This book is compiled from work and experiences of a number of years of teaching Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Thus, the content included is attested practices written with a practical ... -
Changes in Soil Organic Matter as Influenced by Organic Residue Management Regimes in Selected Experiments in Kenya
(Springer, 2007)The failure to understand the dynamics of soil organic matter (SOM) is a major limitation to the sustainability of smallholder production systems that predominantly relied on organic resources for the maintenance of soil ... -
Economics of Land Degradation and Improvement in Kenya
(Springer International Publishing, 2016)Kenya is an agricultural nation, with over 12 million people residing in areas with degraded lands. Unfortunately, the food crop productivity growth in the country has failed to exceed the population growth. The growth ... -
Evaluation of the Potential of Using Nitrogen Fixing Legumes in Smallholder Farms of Meru South District, Kenya
(Springer, 2007)Soil fertility depletion in sub-Saharan Africa is a big constraint to increased food production to feed the ever-growing human population. Use of legumes to improve soil fertility is an option in the central highlands of ... -
Explanatory reasoning in Junior high Science textbooks
(SensePublishers, 2012)Current reforms in science education emphasize the importance of using inquiry- based teaching strategies that engage students in formulating explanations from evidence (National Research Council [NRC], 2000). Specifically, ... -
Fertilizer nitrogen recovery as affected by soil organic matter status in two sites in Kenya
(Springer, 2007)Management of nitrogen (N) nutrition is a vital aspect in maize production systems ofKenya. In Central andWestern parts of Kenya, high population density has eliminated the use of traditional fallow farming systems for ... -
The Genetics of Molecular Biology:Principles and Applications
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015-04)This book is compiled from work and experiences of a number of years of teaching Cell Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Therefore, the content included is long-time tested practices written with a practical approach. ... -
Human-Wildlife conflicts at the interface between Mt. Kenya National Park/National Forest and small holder farming communities in Embu County
(Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2021-06)Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a common problem for many farming communities around protected areas like parks, reserves and forests all around the world. In Kenya where most farming occurs at smallholder levels, HWC:s ... -
Impacts of vegetative contour hedges on soil inorganic-N cycling and erosional losses in Arable Steep-lands of the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Springer, 2007)Moderate to steep landscapes and severe soil, water and nutrient losses characterize over 40% of arable land in the central highlands of Kenya. To study the effectiveness of biological methods in management and enhancement ... -
Improvement of edible crotalaria spp through artificial pollination
(UoEm, 2023-11-23)Slender leaf (Crotalaria ochroleuca and Crotalaria brevidens) are indigenous leafy vegetables commonly cultivated in Kenya with high nutritive value and medicinal benefits. Despite the benefits of the vegetable it is ... -
Improving food production using ‘best bet’ soil fertility technologies in the Central highlands of Kenya
(Springer, 2007)Declining crop productivity is a major challenge facing smallholder farmers in central highlands of Kenya. This decline is caused by continuous cultivation of soils without adequate addition of external inputs in form of ... -
Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County
(Springer International Publishing, 2014-11)Potential for promoting sorghum crop as a climate change adaptation strategy for rain-fed agriculture in Embu County, Kenya was evaluated using farmer perceptions and scientific methods. Three hundred and sixty six smallholder ...
