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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 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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the Effects of Cattle Urine and Tobacco Ash on Common Beans Aphids
(University of Embu, 2019)Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an annual legume and an important crop for human nutrition. It is a major source of protein, vitamin, and calorie provision in the world. The crop originated from South America and ... -
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 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 ... -
Extent of Non-Revenue Water To Water Service Providers in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2017)The importance of freshwater resource to man' s survival on earth cannot be over emphasized. It permeates through all aspects of man' s life on earth. From its use as drinking water, for food production, for washing ... -
Factors Affecting Livestock Marketing In Pastoral Areas of Kenya: A Case Study of Isiolo County
(University of Embu, 2017)The government of Kenya has made a deliberate effort to market livestock raised by pastoralists through trade liberalization. However, this has not born much fruits since livestock off-taking is still low leading to meat ... -
Factors Affecting Perfomance of Sand Dams in Nzambani Ward, Kyanika/Maluma Sublocation, Kitui County
(University of Embu, 2017)A Sand dam is a structure built on river to store excess water in rainy seasons for use in drought seasons. They are suited for semi-arid areas. Globally, they are found in Japan, India, Mexico, Australlia, Thailand, SW ... -
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. ... -
Factors Undermining Water Pollution in Embu Town
(University of Embu, 2017)Water pollution is an environmental problem that is of major concern to the entire world at large. Degradation of surface and groundwater sources has been an inherent consequence of economic development and remedial action ...