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Genetic diversity among commercial coffee varieties, advanced selections and museum collections in Kenya using molecular markers
(Academic Journals, 2012-02)
Molecular markers have effectively been applied to study genetic diversity and as markers of particular traits. This study assessed the diversity of twenty four (24) coffee genotypes using 10 Random Amplified Polymorphic ...
Combining CBD Resistance with High Yields and Good Cup Quality: Success case in Ruiru 11 Cultivar
(2015)
Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 is a composite of sixty six (66) F1 hybrid sibs each derived from a
cross between a specific female and male population. The pedigree of Ruiru 11 consist of CBD
resistance donors, Rume Sudan ...
Early Agronomic Performance of Some New and Existing Arabica Coffee Varieties in Kenya
(2015)
The primary goal of plant breeding is to improve yield, quality and disease resistance.
However, majority of reported work on coffee breeding primarily concerns agronomical
improvement that directly impinges on either ...
Coffee Breeding in Kenya: Achievements, Challenges and Current Focus
(2015)
Coffee production in Kenya is seriously constrained by two fungal diseases namely Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) caused by Colletotrichum kahawae (Waller & Bridge) and Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) caused by Hemileia vastatrix (Berk. ...
Soil fertility inputs and tillage influence on maize crop performance and soil water content in the Central Highlands of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2019-05)
Rigorous land ploughing and cropping fertiliser treatment and mineral fertiliser combined with animal manure treatment) consistently enhanced maize crop growth and development as observed through enhanced chlorophyll ...
Effect of moisture content on the physical properties of three varieties of sorghum seeds
(Elsevier, 2006-08-31)
Three sorghum varieties (Kari-mtama, Serena and Seredo) were obtained from the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute and reconditioned to moisture contents ranging from 13.64% to 21.95% db. The reconditioned grain kernels ...
Comparison of a gas fired hot-air dryer with an electrically heated hot-air dryer in terms of drying process, energy consumption and quality of dried onion slices
(Academic Journals, 2012-08-14)
Onion slices were dried in either a gas-fired hot air dryer or an electrically heated hot air dryer at air temperatures of 50, 60 or 70°C, and at air flow velocities of 0.5, 1.0 or 2.0 m/s. Records of the drying rates and ...
Alternative methods of harvesting and storage of grass biomass in a semi-arid region
(Academic Journals, 2012-04-12)
Biomass is considered a potential feedstock for many renewable energy production systems and interest especially in grass production has increased markedly in the last two decades. The present work focuses on grass biomass ...
Response of French Bean {Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to Intra-row Spacing in Maseno Division, Kenya
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2012)
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of intra-row spacing on growth of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Maseno Division, Kenya. The study was carried out at Maseno University Horticultural Farm. ...
Metal Status of Nairobi Riverwaters and Their Bioaccumulation in Labeo Cylindricus
(Springer, 2005-03-03)
This study focused on the analysis of metals in water and fish from Nairobi River. Water
from Kikuyu, Kawangware, Chiromo, Eastleigh, Njiru and Fourteen Falls along the Nairobi River was analyzed for the presence of metals. ...