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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 ... -
Impact of Physical Infrastructure Development on Water Turbidity at University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2017)It has been globally recognized that human activities and land use developments have had significant impacts on water quality through pollution and sedimentation, with the attendant effects of reducing utility for human ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Investigating Nitrate Variation In The University Of Embu Dams” Pascaline Serem
(University of Embu, 2017)Atmospheric deposition of inorganic nitrogen (mainly in the form of NO3) has dramatically increased because of the extensive use of nitrogenous fertilizers and the huge combustion of fossil fuels.as a result, concentrations ... -
Investigation of the Effect Of Ce3+ Doping on The Luminescent Properties of Baal2o4:Ce3+.
(University of Embu, 2019)Discovery and invention of different luminescent material has greatly contributed to the growth of the global economy, especially the technology. Different elements especially the lanthanides have been research in terms ... -
Knowledge and Practise of Selected Integrated Soil Infertility Management Techniques in Embu West Sub-County
(University of Embu, 2017)Soil fertility reduction due to soil nutrient depletion in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major challenge sustainable development of agriculture. Despite the ability of ISFM to improve soil fertility, less has been done towards ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Novel Ideas of Solving Tomato Leaf Miner (Tuta absoluta) Issues From Tomato Production in Kenya: The Case of Kirinyaga County
(University of Embu, 2018)The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a devastating pest of tomato, which causes 80-100% yield losses both in the greenhouse and outdoor cultivation. Tomato plants can be infested ... -
Population Growth Has Detrimental Impact on Water Quality of River Ruvingaci, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2017)Embu town has undergone unprecedented growth in population through rural urban migration and the institutions in the area. The increasing population and rapid urbanization has aggravated huge demands for clean water, but ... -
Potential of Horticultural Farming and Factors Affecting Production in Mbeere North Sub County
(University of Embu, 2019)For over four years, the residents of Mbeere North Sub County used to survive on relief food, and majority of them had to work as casual laborers in order to earn a living for the basic human needs. However, with some ... -
Promoting Use of Urban Kitchen Gardens to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Embu Town
(University of Embu, 2017)Use of urban kitchen gardens have been on the rise among some urban households. Their use has been promoted to curb the food insecurity in the urban areas. The use of kitchen gardens is rising especially in the urban ... -
Response of the African Nightshade to Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers in Embu
(University of Embu, 2019)The African nightshade vegetable is increasingly becoming an important leafy vegetable in Kenya but the overwhelming consumer demand has not been satisfied as a result of low yields as occasioned by lack of fertilizer ... -
Restoration of Degraded Rangelands in Embu County: A case study of Mbeere South
(University of Embu, 2017)Rangelands are under constant threat of continuously being degraded due to factors such as; increased population, overgrazing, overexploitation of natural resources and climate change. This research aimed at investigating ... -
Treated Wastewater Disposal as a Determinant of Water Quality in River Ruvingaci in Manyatta Subcounty, Embu County”
(University of Embu, 2017)Dumping sewage into water bodies such as rivers not only creates a human health hazard but also negatively disrupts the river ecosystem. Pollution causes the quality of the water to deteriorate and affect aquatic ecosystems. ... -
Using Fog Water Harvesting As a Source of Water For Domestic Use
(University of Embu, 2017)Fog collection is collection of water from fog using large pieces of vertical canvas to make the fog condense into droplets of water and flow down towards a trough below the fog fence. Collection of fog water is a simple ... -
Utilization of Rice Husks in Mwea Irragation Scheme
(University of Embu, 2017)Rice production in many regions of the world has resulted in a high influx of organic wastes (husks) to the environments due to dumping and burning. This is because most of the farmers cannot properly make use of these ... -
Wastewater Recycling And Re-Use As Solution To Water Stress In
(University of Embu, 2017)Water stress as defined by the (European environment agency 2014) occurs when the demand for water during a certain period of time exceeds the available amount or poor quality exceeds its use. Water recycling is reusing ...