Browsing Articles: Department of Biological Sciences by Author "Gituru, Robert"
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Hyphaene compressa, an important palm in the arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya
Omire, Agnes; Neondo, Johnstone O.; Budambula, Nancy; Gituru, Robert; Mweu, Cecilia (2020-06)Background: Peasant agroecosystems in Kenya are considered to be a continuum of integrated traditional farming systems and natural ecosystem conservancy programs. Hyphaene compressa (doum palm) exists in arid and ... -
Phenotypic Diversity of Doum Palm (Hyphaene compressa), a Semi-Domesticated Palm in the Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Kenya
Budambula, Nancy L. M.; Neondo, Johnstone; Gituru, Robert; Mweu, Cecilia; Omire, Agnes (Hindawi, 2020-12-29)Hyphaene compressa is an economically important palm in Africa. Despite its significant role in the livelihoods of rural communities, the diversity of doum palm is poorly documented and studied. In addition, it has no ...