Browsing Articles: Department of Biological Sciences by Author "Dida, M. M."
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Assessment of Four Commercial Watermelon Cultivars and one Local Landrace for Their Response to Naturally Occurring Diseases Pests and Non-Pathogenic Disorders in Sub-Humid Tropical Conditions
Gichimu, Bernard M.; Owuor, B.O; Dida, M. M. (Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN), 2008-09)Four commercial watermelon cultivars available in Kenya and one local landrace were evaluated for their susceptibility/resistance to naturally occurring diseases, pests and non-pathogenic disorders. The accessions included ... -
Comparing the yield components of three most popular commercial watermelon cultivars in Kenya with one newly introduced cultivar and one landrace
Gichimu, Bernard M.; Owuor, B.O; Dida, M. M. (Academic Journals, 2009-06)High yield is a major goal for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) breeders. The objective of this study was to compare the yield components of some watermelon accessions available in Kenya and to identify high yielding ...