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Identification of the Best Legume for Maize (Zea mays L.) Intercrop for Improved Maize Productivity
(University of Embu, 2017)
Smallholder farmers are the most important food security stakeholders in Sub-Saharan Africa,
who majorly practice subsistence agriculture associated with low crop productivity due to the
soil nutrients depletion. Most ...
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 ...
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth on Bean Bruchids, Acanthoscelides obtectus in Stored Beans
(University of Embu, 2017)
Production of beans in many parts of the world is affected by several challenges. Insect pests are
injurious during production and postharvest. The bean bruchid, Acanthoscelides obtectus is a
major storage pest of beans. ...