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Genetic diversity of Faidherbia albida (Del.) A. Chev accessions held at the World Agroforestry Centre
(Taylor & Francis, 2015-06)
This study assessed the extent and distribution of genetic diversity of 29 Faidherbia
albida provenances from 10 African countries by employing amplified fragment length
polymorphism with an aim of providing crucial ...
Specific Energy Consumption of Onion Slices During Hot-air Convection, Infrared Radiation and Combined Infrared-Convection Drying
(AENSI Journals, 2014)
Total energy requirement and specific energy consumption for drying of onion slices
were evaluated using various drying methods including hot-air convection, infrared
radiation and hot air convection-infrared combination ...
Humidity Control System for Wine Maturation Structures
(2013-12-13)
Abstract. Fogging systems can be used to maintain the high humidity required in wine aging structures at acceptable levels during the day and as long as temperature inside the wine maturation store is rising. However, as ...
Conservation tillage, local organic resources and nitrogen fertilizer combinations affect maize productivity, soil structure and nutrient balances in semi-arid Kenya
(Springer, 2011-01)
Smallholder land productivity in drylands can be increased by optimizing locally available resources, through nutrient enhancement and water conservation. In this study, we investigated the effect of tillage system, organic ...
Soil Inorganic N and N Uptake by Maize Following Application of Legume Biomass, Tithonia, Manure and Mineral Fertilizer in Central Kenya
(Springer Netherlands, 2011-05)
In the smallholder farms of central Kenya soils suffer from nitrogen (N) deficiency due to
inability to replenish it through application of chemical fertilizers and/or manure. This study
evaluated the effect of some ...
Screening for Water Deficit Tolerance, Relative Growth Analysis and Agrobacterium-Infectivity in Tropical Maize [Zea Mays L.] Inbred Lines in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014-10)
The gap between maize demand and regional supply is increasing as small-holder farmers grapple with many challenges, key among them drought. Research in identifying maize lines that are tolerant to water deficit and that ...
5 Infrared Drying
(CRC Press, 2010-07-26)
This chapter will present the mechanism, techniques, and advantages of infrared (IR) drying
for various food and agricultural products. The propagation of IR radiation from a source
(considered as any material at a ...
The Potential of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Sources in Sub-Saharan African Crop Farming Systems
(2012-02)
he Potential of Organic and Inorganic Nutrient Sources in Sub-Saharan African Crop Farming System
Local and landscape effects on bee functional guilds in pigeon pea crops in Kenya
(Springer, 2015-07)
Pollinators face many challenges within agricultural systems due to landscape changes and intensification which can affect resource availability that can impact pollination services. This paper examines pigeon pea pollination ...
The effects of exchange rate liberalization in Kenya on French beans exports
(Pak Publishing Group, 2014)
The adoption of a floating exchange rate system in Kenya was an effort to make it more aligned to the market determined equilibrium rate. However, there is limited empirical evidence that success has since been achieved ...