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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...