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Technical efficiency, profitability and market Diversity among smallholder tomato farmers in Kirinyaga county
(UoEm, 2020-10-26)
The horticultural sub-sector in Kenya contributes immensely to the country’s development agenda. Particularly, vegetables are crucial in poverty alleviation with tomato production ranking among the most vibrant enterprises. ...
Agro-morphological and nutritional Characterization of horned melon Accessions from selected agro-ecological Zones in kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-10-26)
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 ...
Microplastic Abundance, Composition and Distribution in the Endorheic Lake Naivasha, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-10-28)
Plastic pollution has recently gained global concern due to the negative effect it presents on both the environment and human health. In the environment, plastics degrade yielding millions of micro- and nano-scale plastic ...
Transaction Costs and Market Participation among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020-09-26)
Access to market plays a vital role in poverty alleviation among smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural markets provide income generating opportunities for farmers in rural areas hence improving their ...
Transaction Costs and Market Participation Among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
Access to market plays a vital role in poverty alleviation among smallholder farmers in
Sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural markets provide income generating opportunities for
farmers in rural areas hence improving their ...
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 ...
Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
In any institution, success is majorly determined by the procurement practices adopted
and how well these procurement practices are implemented. A function that greatly
influences the strategies of an organization, as ...
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. ...