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Evaluation of Leucaena leucocephala as a source of N for maize
(1997-01)
Prunings of leucaena [Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit]
have long been regarded as a useful alternative to N fertilizer,
but N use efficiency by crops is often low. The potential exists
to synchronise nutrient ...
Soil Organic Carbon and Nitrogen Fractions and Sugar Beet Sucrose Yield in Furrow-Irrigated Agroecosystems
(2015-03)
Soil organic matter (SOM) fractions were determined using extraction-,
incubation-, and density-based fractionation techniques on samples collected
from a range of furrow-irrigated sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) ...
Effect of Human Activities and Seasonal Variation on Water Quality of Nkenye (Chikuu) Stream in Chuka, Kenya
(2013-02)
Composite water and sediment samples were taken from Nkenye stream at five
different sampling stations during wet and dry seasons. Water quality parameters were
analyzed using standard methods to ascertain the effect of ...
Collembola Richness and Diversity along A Land-Use Intensity Gradient in Taita, Kenya
(2009)
Soil Collembola communities were sampled along a
gradient of land use intensification in Taita-Taveta,
Wundanyi division, Coast Province during the wet
season (October-November 2007) and dry season
(February- March ...
Long-term effects of tillage, sub-soiling, and profile strata on properties of a Vitric Andosol in the Kenyan highlands
(2008-09)
Tillage alters the structure and composition of soil aggregates affecting infiltration rate (IR) and hydraulic conductivity (K). This study investigated the long-term effects of conventional, minimum, and no-tillage with ...
Impact of reduced tillage and crop residue management on soil properties and crop yields in a long-term trial in western Kenya
(2015-11)
Sustainable farming practices are required to address the persistent problems of land degradation and declining crop productivity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Approaches such as reducing tillage and retaining crop residues ...
Production Functions and Their Use in Predicting Chickpea Biomass Yields When Grown under Varying Tillage and Sowing Dates in Naivasha, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing Co., 2007)
The use of production functions as tools for analyzing agronomic relationships and crop growth is gaining importance the world over. Their predictive value in crop adaptation trials for specific agro-ecological sites ...
Determinants of Corporate Capital Structure among Private Manufacturing Firms in Kenya: A Survey of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms
(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, 2014-07)
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing corporate capital structure in private firms in Kenya. Although the capital structure issue has received substantial attentio n, it is noteworthy ...
Sorghum production for food security: A socioeconomic analysis of sorghum production in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2013-12-05)
Kenya’s Vision 2030 identifies agriculture as one of the key sectors to deliver sustainable economic growth and improved livelihoods for the poor in the rural areas. However, the sector continues to face several endemic ...
Hypoglycemic Activity of Some Kenyan Plants Traditionally used to Manage Diabetes Mellitus in Eastern Province
(2011)
In this study five aqueous extracts; Bidens pilosa, Strychnos henningsii, Aspilia pluriseta, Catha edulis and Erythrina abyssinica were screened for anti-diabetic activity and their in vivo safety evaluated. The anti-diabetic ...