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Assessment of Selected Social Economic Factors Affecting Sugarcane Productiivity Among Small Scale Farmers in West Kabras Ward, Malava Constituency
(University of Embu, 2020)
Sugarcane is a cash crop that is grown in Kenya by both small scale and large farmers. It is mainly
grown to enhance incomes of farmers which improve their living standards. The relevance of this
study was to determine ...
Assessment of Factors Affecting Mango Profitability Among Small Scale Farmers in Kasikeu Ward, Makueni County
(University of Embu, 2020)
This study assessed the factors affecting profitability of mango among small scale farmers in
Kasikeu Ward, Makueni County. Mango fruit profitability level is affected by many factors among
socio-economic factors like ...
Evaluation of Selected Factors Influencing Broilers Production Among Smallscale Farmers in Kabatini Ward, Nakuru County
(University of Embu, 2020)
This research project was conducted to evaluate the factors influencing broilers production among
small scale farmers in Kabatini ward, Nakuru. This research project aimed at bridging the gap in
the performance of broilers ...
Evaluation of Selected Factors Affecting Tomato Production by Farmers in Manyatta Sub County Embu County
(University of Embu, 2020)
The study is about tomato production by farmers in Manyatta Sub-County. Despite favorable
conditions to support tomatoes, the production by farmers has been low. The study sought to
analyze the effects of some selected ...
Bioactive Producing Bacteria Obtained from Termite’s Subterranean Nests and Surrounding Mound Soil at University of Embu Farm
(University of Embu, 2019)
Embu County has a range of climates ranging from wet and cool in the northern portions that traverse
up Mount Kenya to relatively warm and dry in the central and southern parts of the County. Due to this
gradient in ...
Assessment of Occurrence of Escherichia Coli from Dams at the University Of Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)
Water is a very important resource and therefore its quality should be monitored to ensure it is
not contaminated. Water can be polluted by plastic material, chemical effluences and fecal
matter. Fecal contamination from ...
Changes in the physico-chemical parameters of the university dams
(University of Embu, 2019)
Located in Embu County, at the southern side of Mount Kenya, there are four water reservoirs in the
University all of which are connected to each other in a series. These dams have received little
scientific attention ...
Estimation of Sedge Biomass around the dams at University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)
The role of vegetation as natural carbon sinks is widely acknowledged with many researchers
focusing on understanding the carbon capture and storage in vegetation types and species.
Wetlands are among the major carbon ...
Phytopathogenic Fungi Causing Leaf Lesions and Vascular Wilt on Crotalaria Species in Migori and Embu Counties
(University of Embu, 2019)
Crotalaria brievidens and Crotalaria ochroleuca are horticultural crops that are largely consumed
in western parts of Kenya and other parts of the country. However, this plant, a part from its use
as a source of food by ...
Microbial Contamination Levels of Milk from Different Milk Handlers in Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)
Microbial contamination of milk and milk products continues to pose detrimental health and
economic effects in Kenya. Studies have shown that contamination in whole milk could arise
from primary microbial contamination ...