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Phosphorus availability and exchangeable aluminum response to phosphate rock and organic inputs in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Heliyon, 2021)
Soil acidity and phosphorus deficiency are some of the constraints hampering agricultural production in tropical
regions. The prevalence of soil acidity is associated with phosphorus (P) insufficiency and aluminum ...
Vertical Distribution of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Sweet Potato
(Sciendo., 2022)
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) are harmful pests that have
become a severe threat to crop production worldwide. Diversity of
PPN at horizontal and spatial scales influence the effectiveness of
control strategies. This ...
Mediation Effect of Macro-Economic Factors on the Relationship between Banks’ Financial Soundness and Financial Performance
(2020)
Analyzing the effect of macro-economic factors is essential for business growth. The study analyzed mediation
effect of macroeconomic factors on the relationship between financial soundness and financial performance of ...
Fintech, Asset Portfolio Modeling and Financial Performance of Investment Firms in Kenya
(IDOSI Publications, 2021)
The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of fintech asset portfolio modeling on the
financial performance of investment firms in Kenya. The study was guided by capital asset pricing model.
Both descriptive ...
Researchers’ Perceptions of Research Data Management Activities at an Academic Library in a Developing Country
(2021-12)
This study investigated researchers’ perceptions of RDM activities at the Mahatma Gandhi Graduate
Research Library (MGGL) to recommend measures to enhance managing, sharing, and reusing
research data. The study was ...
Suitability of different data sources in rainfall pattern characterization in the tropical central highlands of Kenya
(Heliyon, 2020-11)
Uncertainty in rainfall pattern has put rain-fed agriculture in jeopardy, even for the regions considered high rainfall potential like the Central Highlands of Kenya (CHK). The rainfall pattern in the CHK is spatially and ...
Analysis of the determinants of farmer participation in sorghum farming among small-scale farmers in Siaya County, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2020-09)
Sorghum as a drought tolerant crop provides an alternative opportunity towards increasing food production in the face of global climate change, mostly affecting Sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya is in the fore front in increasing ...
Nutrient content of sorghum hybrid lines between Gadam and hard coat tannin sorghum cultivars
(Wiley, 2022-06)
Sorghum is an important food crop in the world that exhibits a predominant role in
fulfilling the nutritional requirements, particularly in low- income group populations of
marginal areas in Kenya. It is a principal ...
Performance assessment of Crosses between Gadam and Hardcore Tannin sorghum in hybrid lines production
(2022-06)
Gadam cultivar of sorghum has been characterized by low yields compared to the international yield levels
of sorghum. In this research, Gadam was crossed with Serena, Seredo, and Kari/Mtama-1 in an attempt to
increase ...
Geomorphic and Climatic Drivers Are Key Determinants of Structural Variability of Mangrove Forests along the Kenyan Coast
(MDPI, 2022-06)
Mangrove forests occur across a diversity of coastal landforms that influence their structural
development and productivity. Preliminary studies in Kenya indicate that mangroves growing in the
region north and south of ...