Browsing Master Theses: Department of Agricultural Resource Management by Title

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Agro-morphological and nutritional Characterization of horned melon Accessions from selected agro-ecological Zones in kenya

Owino, Marline Hanny (University of Embu, 2020-10-26)

African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore, to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there ...
Effects of Tillage and Mulching on Maize Yield, Soil Water Content and Organic Carbon in Kirige, Tharaka-Nithi County. Kenya

Njogu, Evelyn W. (University of Embu, 2016-09)

Sustainable agricultural production in Kenya requires improvement of yields per unit of land while still conserving soil resources. Besides poor soil nutrient status, water is a limiting factor to crop production in the ...
Enhancing Soybean Production, Economics and adoption among Smallholder Farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya

Murage, Francis M. (University of Embu, 2019-08)

Current demand for soybean in Kenya is higher than production. The deficit which is over 95% is filled through importation from neighboring countries. Despite the high demand, adoption and production is low (0.56 to 1.1 t ...