Browsing Articles: Department of Water and Agricultural Resources Management by Author "Kanya, J. I."
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Azolla Fern in Mwea Irrigation Scheme and Its Potential Nitrogen Contribution in Paddy Rice Production
Oyange, W. A.; Chemining’wa, G. N.; Kanya, J. I.; Njiruh, Nthakanio P. (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2019-11)Azolla fern is invasive in Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kenya and its management in paddy rice fields is a challenge to farmers. A survey was undertaken to establish farmer’s knowledge and potential nitrogen contribution ... -
Effect of time of Azolla incorporation and inorganic fertilizer application on growth and yield of Basmati rice
Oyange, W. A.; Chemining’wa, G. N.; Kanya, J. I.; Njiruh, Nthakanio P. (Academic Journals, 2020-03)Azolla tissue contains 5% N, which is slowly released into the soil upon decomposition. Timing of incorporation is therefore important for maximum benefit to a crop. The effect of time to incorporate Azolla biomass on ... -
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Azolla Accessions in Kenya
Oyange, W. A.; Kanya, J. I.; Chemining’wa, G. N.; Njiruh, Nthakanio P. (Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2020-05)Background. Azolla Lam., a mosquito fern, is invasive in major rice growing Schemes in Kenya, where it clogs irrigation canals and forms dense mats in paddy fields. However, the species of Azolla has not been established. ...