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Diversity and structure of prokaryotic communities within organic and conventional farming systems in central highlands of Kenya
(PLOS, 2020-08)
Management practices such as tillage, crop rotation, irrigation, organic and inorganic inputs
application are known to influence diversity and function of soil microbial populations. In this
study, we investigated the ...
Technical efficiency of the small-scale tea processors in Kenya: a stochastic metafrontier approach
(Emerald, 2020-04)
Purpose – Importance of small-scale tea producers in Kenya is not in doubt. They account for 60% of all tea
produced in the country, serve about 560,000 tea farmers and employ about 10,000 people directly. However,
the ...
Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping of resistance to coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller & Bridge) in Coffea arabica L. variety Rume Sudan
(Academic Journals, 2020-06)
Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) is a major constraint that limits Coffea arabica production, whose
resistance is governed by three genes, T, R that are dominant and recessive k in varieties Hibrido de
Timor (HDT), Rume Sudan ...
Agro-morphological characterization of horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) accessions from selected agro-ecological zones in Kenya
(Australian Journal of crop science, 2020-09)
Morphological characterization of genotypes is fundamental in providing information on their genetic status to guide on their
conservation and improvement. The objective of this study was to determine agro-morphological ...
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 ...
Heavy metal concentrations in soil and vegetables irrigated with sewage effluent: A case study of Embu sewage treatment plant, Kenya
(Elsevier, 2020-02)
As a result of the increasing constraint in the availability of fresh water for irrigation,
wastewater especially sewage effluent is being used for irrigation of agriculture fields, par-
ticularly in urban and peri–urban ...
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 ...
Macroeconomic Conditions and Stock Market Liquidity in Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2020-11)
This paper explores the role of macroeconomic conditions on systematic stock market liquidity in Kenya. The
study first estimates the monthly probability of liquidity switching from a high to a low liquidity state using ...
Adoption Determinants of Adapted Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies Among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui Counties of Kenya
(2021-04)
The study examined the adoption determinants of adapted climate smart
agriculture (CSA) technologies among smallholder farmers. A multi-stage
sampling procedure was used to select a total sample of 384 households.
Percentages ...
Productivity of Selected Cabbage Varieties under Varying Drip Irrigation Schedules in Humic Nitisols of Embu County, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2021-05)
Use of controlled irrigation in vegetable production is considered a viable option for optimizing input use and productivity. %is
study aimed at assessing the effects of different drip irrigation schedules on productivity ...