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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 ...
Flower visitors of Streptocarpus teitensis: implications for conservation of a critically endangered African violet species in Kenya
(PeerJ, 2021-01)
Background: The African violets are endangered plant species restricted mainly
to the Eastern Arc Mountains biodiversity hotspots in Kenya and Tanzania. These
plants grow well in shaded environments with high humidity. ...
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 ...
Soil Greenhouse Gas Fluxes From Maize Production Under Different Soil Fertility Management Practices in East Africa
(2020-06)
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), few studies have quantified greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions following application of soil amendments, for development of accurate national GHG inventories. Therefore, this study quantified soil ...
Characterization of Kenyan French Bean genotypes into gene pool affiliations using allele specific markers
(ACADEMIC JOURNALS, 2020-07)
French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major export crop in Kenya where it serves as a cash crop for
smallholder farmers and a source of employment. However, there is limited information on
characterization of available ...
Enhancing legume crop pollination and natural pest regulation for improved food security in changing African landscapes
(Elsevier, 2020-09)
Legumes are important crops for food security, consumed by millions of people especially in Africa where they are an essential protein source and provide key vitamins and minerals. Most legumes depend on insect pollination ...
Performance of vermicomposted wastes for tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.), production: A case study of Embu, Kenya
(2021-10)
PurposeTo investigate the effect of vermicomposted kitchen, market and tea wastes on tomato growth and yield
and assess the benefits and costs that arise.
Method A field experiment arranged in the randomized complete ...
Genetics of dual resistance to african stem borer, busseola fusca and spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum
(Springer Link, 2021-02)
African stem borer, Busseola fusca Fuller (Noctuidae) and spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus Swinhoe (Crambidae) cause more than 40 % of grain yield loss in cereals and bothpests co-exist in mid-altitudes in Kenya. ...
In Vitro Control ofPhytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants
(Hindawi, 2020-07)
Tomato production is constrained by fungal diseases especially the early and late blight caused by Alternaria solani and Phytophthora infestans, respectively. Control of the two diseases is usually by use of synthetic ...