Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Crotalaria"

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    • A hybridization technique for orphan legumes: development of an artificial interspecific pollination protocol for Crotalaria spp. 

      Wasonga, Mercy A.; Arunga, Ester E.; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Muli, Joshua K.; Kamau, Peter K.; Budambula, Nancy (Taylor and Francis, 2020-08)
      rotalaria brevidens: and C. ochroleuca commonly grown as vegetables have been extensively studied. However, information on breeding techniques is scanty. This study aimed to develop an artificial interspecific pollination ...

    • Phenomic characterization of Crotalaria germplasm for crop improvement 

      Muli, Joshua Kiilu; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Kamau, Peter K.; Odari, Eddy; Budambula, Nancy (Cabi, 2021-03)
      Background: Diversifcation of global food systems through exploration of traditional varieties and wild edible plant species is a focal mitigation strategy for food security worldwide. The present study determined the ...

    • Witchweed’s Suicidal Germination: Can Slenderleaf Help? 

      Mwakha, Fridah A.; Budambula, Nancy; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Gichimu, Bernard M.; Odari, Eddy O.; Kamau, Peter K.; Odero, Calvins; Kibet, Willy; Runo, Steven (MDPI, 2020-06)
      The parasitic plant Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth. is stimulated to germinate by biomolecules (strigolactones) produced in the roots of host and some non-host plants. Non-hosts induce Striga’s suicidal germination ...