Browsing Master Theses: Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management by Title
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Adoption of Selected Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies among Smallholder Farmers in Lower Eastern Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Climate change has greatly affected food production and food security. Erratic temperature rises and inconsistent precipitation have greatly influenced productivity of crops and livestock. The impacts have gotten much ... -
Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming effect. The available water resources have ... -
Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-02)The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming effect. The available water resources have ... -
Agro-morphological and nutritional Characterization of horned melon Accessions from selected agro-ecological Zones in kenya
(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 ... -
Agro-Morphological and Nutritional Characterization of Horned Melon Accessions from Selected Agro-Ecologicalzones in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12)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 ... -
Application of water quality index to assess water quality in river chania, kiambu county, kenya
(UoEm, 2020-10-15)Human-related activities are known to have deleterious effects on the water quality of aquatic ecosystems globally. However, there is limited information on the impact of similar perturbations in tropical regions, especially ... -
Characterisation of smallholder farming systems and greenhouse gas emissions simulation from maize cropping system in tharaka-nithi county, kenya
(COLLINS MUIMI MUSAFIRI, 2020-08)The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This study ... -
Characterization and selection Anthracnose and Pythium root rot resistance in common bean landraces grown in Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya has not reached its potential yield due to various abiotic and biotic factors. Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemunthianum and root rots caused by Pythium ... -
Characterization and selection Anthracnose and Pythium root rot resistance in common bean landraces grown in Kenya
(UoEm, 2023-08)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya has not reached its potential yield due to various abiotic and biotic factors. Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemunthianum and root rots caused by Pythium ... -
Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ... -
Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ... -
Contributions of Anthropogenic Activities to Leaf Litter Decomposition in River Kapingazi, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Human activities have potential adverse effects on freshwater ecosystems, which sustain a wide range of ecosystem services such as the provision of potable water, nutrient cycling, and a habitat for organisms such as ... -
Effect of Tillage Methods and Nutrient Application Levels on Soil Properties and Soghum and Greengram Yields in Siakago, Embu County, Kenya
(LILY GICUKU NJIRU, 2024-08)Declining soil fertility is a significant constraint to sorghum and green gram yields for smallholder farmers in semi-arid regions of Kenya. This research was carried out in Siakago, Embu County, Kenya, with the aim of ... -
Effects of Tillage and Mulching on Maize Yield, Soil Water Content and Organic Carbon in Kirige, Tharaka-Nithi County. Kenya
(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 ... -
Effects of Tillage Method and Sowing Time on Growth, Water Use and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Kenyan Dry
(Egerton University, 2007)The need to provide sufficient protein food for an increasing population that is mainly resource poor requires opening up of marginal land for growing appropriate pulsessuch as chickpea. An experiment was ... -
Effects of Tillage Method and Sowing Time on Growth, Water Use and Yield of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) in Kenyan Dry Highlands
(2010)The need to provide sufficient protein food for an increasing population that is mainly resource poor requires opening up of marginal land for growing appropriate pulses such as chickpea. An experiment was carried out at ... -
Enhancing Soybean Production, Economics and adoption among Smallholder Farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(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 ... -
Integrated Soil Nutrient Management Technologies for Improved Maize (Zea Mays L.) Productivity in Murang’a and Tharaka-Nithi Counties, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2018-09)Continuous land cultivation without adequate soil nutrients replenishment causes soil fertility decline leading to reduced crop productivity. Significant research on external fertility inputs application rates and type ... -
Marker assisted Selection for resistance to bean common Mosaic Necrosis virus In French Bean cultivars in Kenya -
(UoEm, 2023-08)Worldwide, commercial production of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is constrained by diseases, key among them being the bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV). These potyviruses ... -
Performance of Sorghum Hybrid Lines with Tannin Gene from Crosses between Gadam and Tannin Hard Coat Sorghum Varieties
(University of Embu, 2021-09)Sorghum is a major staple food source in many African countries. In Kenya, it is cultivated by small-scale farmers. Gadam sorghum is the common variety mainly grown for brewing, manufacture of animal feeds and sorghum ...
