Undergraduate Projects: Recent submissions
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Morphological Characterization and Yield Performance of Amaranth Genotypes in Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)Amaranth is one of the commonly cultivated indigenous vegetable in Kenya especially among the rural dwellers. It is said to contain about 6% of the total land under vegetable cultivation annually. This genus consists of ... -
Management of Pesticide Residues as a Quality Control Measure for Export Tomato
(University of Embu, 2017)Tomato production is of great economic value to people of Karie, Mwea, Kirinyaga County as many farmers have focused in tomato production to earn their living. Tomatoes in Karie are attacked by various pest such as ... -
Influence of Different Methods of Hardening-Off Of Tomato Seedlings on ReEstablishment and Subsequent Growth
(University of Embu, 2019)Hardening-off refers to a process where nursery plants are gradually introduced to environmental conditions that are similar to the ones they are expected to encounter in the field when they are transplanted. Hardening-off ... -
Influence of cow and poultry manure on the performance of spinach (Spinacia oleracea) in Kangaru, Embu Kenya
(University of Embu, 2019)Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a perennial vine food in the tropics where it is widely used as a leafy vegetable. There has been inadequate information on organic spinach production with the use ... -
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 ... -
Growth and Yield Response of Spinach to Evergrow® Organic Fertilizer
(University of Embu, 2019)Maintaining healthy soil is critical to ensuring healthy crops and high yields. However, most soils in Kenya are depleted of core nutrients due to poor farming practices. To improve soil health, there is need to add ... -
Factors Influencing Decline of Coffee Production in Kirinyaga County
(University of Embu, 2019)Coffee is one of the most important cash crops in the country and is a major source of foreign income. Despite the increasing trend of coffee prices since 2002, production in Kirinyaga East sub-county has remained low. ... -
Evaluation of the incidence of Anthracnose Disease of Mangoes in Tharaka South Subcounty in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Embu, 2017)Anthracnose disease that causes fruit rot is the most devastating fungal disease limiting the production and marketing of fresh mango fruits in Kenya and worldwide. Anthracnose is a major pre‐ and post‐harvest disease ... -
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. ... -
Evaluation of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizers on Growth of Sesame (Sesamum indicum)
(University of Embu, 2019)Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is a high value crop which is a cheap source of oil. Despite its high value and its high oil content, its production in the country has still remained low. This is because farmers have not been ... -
Evaluating the Efficacy of Plant Extracts in the Management of Early Blight of Tomato
(University of Embu, 2019)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the most important vegetable crops grown in Kenya. Tomato production in Kenya faces a number of constraints including pests and diseases. One of the major fungal diseases of ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 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 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 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 Kale and Onion Intercrops and Manure Application on Number of Aphids, Leaf Damage and Kale Yield
(University of Embu, 2017)Kale (Brassica oleracea var.acephala) is an important source of income to many small-scale farmers in Kenya and is a major dietary component for many Kenyans. The production of kale is however constrained by several pests ...