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    Technical efficiency, profitability and market Diversity among smallholder tomato farmers in Kirinyaga county 

    Mbogo Mwangi, Thomas (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. ...
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    Agro-morphological and nutritional Characterization of horned melon Accessions from selected agro-ecological Zones in kenya 

    Owino, Marline Hanny (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 ...
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    Microplastic Abundance, Composition and Distribution in the Endorheic Lake Naivasha, Kenya 

    Migwi, Francis Kigera (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 ...
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    Transaction Costs and Market Participation among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County 

    Karing'u, Kelvin Njuguna (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 ...
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    Transaction Costs and Market Participation Among Avocado Smallholders in Murang’a County 

    Karing'u, Kelvin (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 ...
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    Drought Prevalence in the Horn of Africa and Its Implications on Forest Cover: A Case Study Of Somalia 

    Kipngeno, Sylus Musei (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 ...
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    Procurement Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya 

    Kaaria, Lindajoan (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 ...
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    Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner 

    Wambua, Mukavi Justus (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 ...
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    Response of Spk 004 to Meloidogyne Species Infestation and Impact of Sweet Potato Management Practices on Nematofauna in Mwea, Kenya 

    Hellen, Maina (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 ...
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    Microbial Community Diversity and Structure within Organic and Conventional Farming Systems in Central Highlands of Kenya 

    Karanja, Edward (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. ...
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    AuthorAmbetsa, Francis (1)Gogo, Jacqueline Akelo (1)Hellen, Maina (1)Ireri , Bibiana (1)Juma, John James (1)Kaaria, Lindajoan (1)Kaloi, Francis K. (1)Karanja, Edward (1)Karing'u, Kelvin (1)Karing'u, Kelvin Njuguna (1)... View MoreSubjectAvocado (1)Human activities (1)Longitudinal study design (1)Melon (1)Pollution (1)Riparian zone (1)River Chania (1)Thika town (1)Water Quality Index (1)... View MoreDate Issued2020 (25)2021 (16)2022 (2)Has File(s)Yes (43)

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