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Effect of time of Azolla incorporation and inorganic fertilizer application on growth and yield of Basmati rice
(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
(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. ...
Witchweed’s Suicidal Germination: Can Slenderleaf Help?
(MDPI, 2020-06)
The parasitic plant Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth. is stimulated to germinate by
biomolecules (strigolactones) produced in the roots of host and some non-host plants. Non-hosts
induce Striga’s suicidal germination ...
Mycorrhiza co-association with Aspilia pruliseta Schweif. and phosphorus uptake effects on growth of gadam sorghum in the semi-arid lower Eastern Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2020-08)
Mycorrhiza fungi are important components of soil microbiota in the rhizosphere and greatly influence
the uptake of mineral elements by plants. A greenhouse experiment was conducted at the University of
Embu to evaluate ...
Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping of resistance to coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller & Bridge) in Coffea arabica L. variety Rume Sudan
(Academic Journals, 2020-06)
Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) is a major constraint that limits Coffea arabica production, whose
resistance is governed by three genes, T, R that are dominant and recessive k in varieties Hibrido de
Timor (HDT), Rume Sudan ...
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Colonization in the Rhizosphere of Aspilia pruliseta Schweif. ext Schweif in the Semiarid Eastern Kenya
(Sage, 2020-09)
The use of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) to enhance soil phosphate uptake is a biological technique considered to cure
phosphate deficiency in soils. This study investigated association of Aspilia pruliseta Schweif ...
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Toxigenic Aspergillus flavus from Groundnut Kernels in Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-09)
Pathogenesis of Aspergillus flavus on important agricultural products is a key concern on human health due to the synthesis and
secretion of the hazardous secondary metabolite, aflatoxin. &is study identified and further ...
Exploring the Changes of Resistant Genes Expression in Groundnuts (Arachis Hypogea) In Response to Aspergillus Flavus Exposure at Seedling Stage
(2020-07)
Aspergillus flavus infect groundnut seeds and produce
secondary metabolites, aflatoxins. The aflatoxins are associated
with various diseases in domestic animals and humans globally.
Mitigating the aflatoxin contamination ...
Combining Host Plant Resistance, Selective Insecticides, and Biological Control Agents for Integrated Management of Tuta absoluta
(Hindawi, 2020-08)
Combination of pest management strategies that minimize pesticide use and conserve natural enemies is important for a
sustainable environment. Overreliance on synthetic insecticides in the management of Tuta absoluta has ...
Characterization of the Volatile Components of Essential Oils of Selected Plants in Kenya
(Hindawi, 2020-12)
Essential oils are secondary metabolites that plants produce for protection from pests and predators, attraction of pollinators, and
seed dispersal. )e oils are made up of a mixture of compounds that give a characteristic ...