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Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely
been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards
national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ...
Farm-Level Supply and Value Addition of Mangoes among Small-Scale Producers in Machakos County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) is one of the most suitable fruit crops in arid and semi-arid
areas of Kenya. Its production in Machakos County has generally been fluctuating over the
past few years, such that there is no ...
Drought Prevalence in the Horn of Africa and Its Implications on Forest Cover: A Case Study Of Somalia
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Somalia is one of the most drought prone countries in Africa. Drought is the country’s
costliest natural disaster. The impact of drought events on the economy, on people`s
livelihoods and on lives has grown. Drought ...
Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Cancer has become a key public health affliction worldwide. Recent studies have
shown that genetic factors cause only 5–10% of all human cancers, while the rest are
caused by lifestyle. Epidemiological and clinical studies ...
Response of Spk 004 to Meloidogyne Species Infestation and Impact of Sweet Potato Management Practices on Nematofauna in Mwea, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is an important food crop consumed throughout
Africa. However, sweet potato yields are greatly reduced by pests including plant
parasitic nematodes. Management of nematodes in sweet ...
Microbial Community Diversity and Structure within Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Central Highlands of Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Microbial diversity and function in agro-ecosystems is influenced by various aspects
linked to soil and agronomic practices for example, tillage, irrigation, crop rotation and
application of organic and inorganic inputs. ...
Agro-Morphological and Nutritional Characterization of Horned Melon Accessions from Selected Agro-Ecologicalzones in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12)
African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the
family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore,
to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there ...
Diversity and Biological Control Potential of Haloalkaliphilic Fungi from Lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that have simple multicellular or unicellular cell
structures. They are distributed in terrestrial soils, forests, aquatic habitats and in extreme
environments with high ambient salts, ...
Adoption of Best Agronomic Practices, Technical Efficiency and Profitability of Sugarcane Production among Smallholders in Malava Sub- County of Kakamega County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Sugarcane crop (Saccharum officinarum) is one of the important industrial crops that are
major employers and contributor to the Kenyan economy. Despite the importance attached
to this subsector, sugarcane production is ...
Practices of Policy and the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka-Nithi County- Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Practices of policy are critical towards the successful implementation of inclusive
education in schools. The approach recognizes the learners’ diversity, enabling them to
access course content, fully participate in ...