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Functional Diversity and Ecological Role Of Nematodes in Pigeon Pea And Maize-Pigeon Pea Agro-Ecosystems
(UoEm, 2023-08)
Kenya relies heavily on pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) as essential food crops, widely grown by small-holder farmers for food, feed, and income. These crops face significant production challenges due ...
Control of termites and land use effects on their Diversity in Machakos and Embu Counties, Kenya
(UoEm, 2022-06)
GENERAL ABSTRACT
Termites cause damage to agricultural crops, forests and natural vegetation, in several
parts of Africa. In Eastern Kenya, termites have been reported to cause between 50 to
100% yield losses in maize ...
The Bio-ecology and Genetic Structure of Tuta absoluta (meyrick) in Kenya
(GRACE WAITHIRA KINYANJUI, 2022-09)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable in Kenya in terms of its economic value and production. However, successful production is hampered by insect pests, and invasion by tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta ...