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Precision Agriculture for Resource Use Efficiency in Smallholder Farming Systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2021-01-21)
Opportunities exist for adoption of precision agriculture technologies in all parts of the
world. The form of precision agriculture may vary from region to region depending on technologies
available, knowledge levels and ...
Serological evidence of single and mixed infections of Rift Valley fever virus, Brucella spp. and Coxiella burnetii in dromedary camels in Kenya
(PLOS, 2021-03)
Camels are increasingly becoming the livestock of choice for pastoralists reeling from
effects of climate change in semi-arid and arid parts of Kenya. As the population of camels
rises, better understanding of their role ...
Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Rice Intensification System among Smallholders in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2021-03)
Rice farming has received considerable attention in developing countries and particularly in Kenya due to its impact on
smallholders’ income and food security. Irrigated rice is the largest consumer of water, and its ...
Phenomic characterization of Crotalaria germplasm for crop improvement
(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 ...
Free-living nematode assemblages associated with maize residues and their ecological significance
(2021)
Return of plant residues to the soil is a sustainable way of enhancing
plant growth, health, and levels of soil quality. In Kenya, maize plant
residues are the most commonly returned plant material in many
agro-ecosystems. ...
Mutations and Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 Compared to Selected Corona Viruses during the First Six Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review
(2021-06)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of coronavirus
(CoV) disease 2019 (COVID-19). This study compared the genome, mutations, and infectivity/
transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 ...
Bioremediation of mortar made from Ordinary Portland Cement degraded by Thiobacillus thioparus using Bacillus flexus
(Heliyon, 2021-06)
Cement is widely used as a construction material in the construction industry. However, there are challenges
affecting its durability efficacy. Cement mortar/concrete is subject to degradation by aggressive ions such ...
Influence of drought on interactions between Rhopalosiphum padi and ground dwelling predators – A mesocosm study
(Wiley, 2021-05)
Climate change will lead to extreme droughts, but it is difficult to predict how this
will affect crop pests. In particular, it is unclear how interactions between natural en-
emies and pests will be influenced. In the ...
Performance appraisal training of employees: A strategy to enhance employees’ performance in public teacher training colleges in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2021-06)
Human Resource (HR) practices like performance appraisal (PA) training are meant to ensure that
employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for the attainment of organisational
goals. However, gaps still ...
Challenges Facing Corporate Communication in Public Universities in Kenya
(iosrjournals, 2021-03)
In the management world today, it’s widely accepted that the future of any organization critically depends on
how it is viewed by key stakeholders. Several research studies have shown that corporate communication ...