Browsing Undergraduate Projects by Title
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Effects of mulching on soil moisture content in the maize plantation of the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2020)Conservation of soil moisture content in Kenya requires improvement of agricultural practices which translates to improvement of yield per unit area of land. Besides poor soil nutrients status, water is a limiting factor ... -
Effects of Mulching on Tomato Production in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Mulching is an agricultural and horticultural practice where organic or synthetic materials are used to cover the ground underneath the crops as a way of protecting plant roots from heat or cold. This practice is also ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Production
(University of Embu, 2019)Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a crop which is becoming an economically important vegetable in Kenya despite its low nutrient application levels. A field research was carried out at the University of Embu demonstration ... -
Effects of Organic Manure on Growth and Yield of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
(University of Embu, 2019)This research was carried out at the university of Embu farm to determine the yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) when fertilized with cow manure. The treatments were cow manure applied at the rates of 0 t/ha, 5 t/ha, 15 ... -
Effects of Pig Slurry Application on Plant Growth and Microbial Community Abundance
(University of Embu, 2019)The use of pig slurry as an alternative source of soil nutrients to inorganic fertilizers has grown tremendously over the past few years. This study focused on determining the effect of the use of the pig slurry on the ... -
Effects of Plant Density and Harvest Frequency on Growth and Yield of Spinach
(University of Embu, 2018)Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae native to central and western Asia. It’s a cool season crop and the most accepted vegetable because it contains a high amount of vitamins and minerals. It ... -
Effects of Preservative Solutions on Hypericum Cut Flower
(University of Embu, 2019)Flower vase life is regarded as the most important factor in the floral industry. Cut flowers with long vase life are mostly preferred for commercial purposes by clients. To extend the vase life of flowers, there are ... -
Effects of taxation on economic performance a case sof embu county government
(UoEm, 2024-01-30)The main objective of this proposal/ study was to identify and analyze the effects of taxation on economic performance in Embu county government. There are different types of taxes i.e. income tax which is mainly imposed ... -
Effects of technological innovations on the financial performance of commercial banks in embu.
(UoEm, 2024-01-30)This research project sought to evaluate the effects of technological innovations on the financial performance of commercial banks in Embu. The research was motivated by the fact that commercial banks play an essential ... -
Effects of technological innovations on the financial performance of the banking industry
(UoEm, 2024-01-30)The purpose of the research is to respond to the question, "How do developing digital technologies influence the efficiency of the banking system in Kenya?" 42 commercial banks participated as of the study's conclusion ... -
The Effects of Vermicompost and NPK Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Common Bean
(University of Embu, 2019)Vermicomposts are organic materials broken down by interactions between micro-organisms and earthworms in a mesophilic process to produce fully stabilized organic soil amendments with low C: N ratios. The objectives of ... -
Effects of virtual marketing on consumer behaviour among agricultural small-scale farmers
(UoEm, 2024-01-30)Due to the increased access to the internet worldwide, most businesses have decided to move from the usual analog marketing techniques such as face-to-face marketing to the use of virtual/digital marketing. This has led ... -
Effects of Weeds and Different Weed Control Methods on Growth and Yield of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(University of Embu, 2019)Weeds infestation is a widespread problem affecting common beans production in a large number of arable land in Kenya. The increased population of weeds is due to poor management practices and lack of adequate information ... -
Efficacy and Cost Benefits of Grafting in the Management of Bacterial Wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) of Tomato
(University of Embu, 2019)Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) is the second most important constraint to tomato production after Fusarium wilt in Kenya. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of two tomato rootstocks, Kilele and ... -
Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Management of Banana Weevil
(University of Embu, 2017)Banana (Musa spp) is an important economic resource for rural farmers in Kenya. However, bananas are being affected by several constraints such as insect pests and diseases. Some of the pathogens have mutated and become ... -
Electronic Banking and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks
(University of Embu, 2020)The banking industry has experienced notable transformation especially through technology and innovation. Most banks have adopted E-banking services which have been convenient to customers in accessing financial services. ... -
Electronic Banking on Customer Satisfaction on Embu Family Bank
(University of Embu, 2020)This study presents what effects electronic banking ha on customer satisfaction in comparing with traditional brick and mortar banking service, its relationship with that of age, occupation an occupation, its effects on ... -
Electronic Tendering Adoption and Procurement Performance of Public Institutions: a case of National Housing Corporation
(University of Embu, 2019)The objective of this study was to explore factors which influence adoption of electronic tendering on performance of procurement in National housing corporation and the relationship between e-tendering and procurement ... -
Emergency Alert System
(University of Embu, 2019)he emergency alert system is a web application developed due to the rise in insecurity and accidents that can’t be predicted. It allows users to send notification in case of an emergency or panic situation. The users ... -
Enhancing Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties on Humic Nitisols Using Residue Mulch and Tillage in Kirege, Tharaka-Nithi
(University of Embu, 2017)Tillage and residue mulch alter the structure and composition of soil consequently influencing important soil physical and hydraulic processes such as soil water content and nutrient availability. This study therefore aimed ...