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Assessment of the Effects and Levels of Deforestation on the Rangelands of Kiritiri
(University of Embu, 2018)Deforestation of ecosystems is a major aspect of rapid ecological and climatic change globally. Kenya faces the risk of unproductive land due to deforestation. Water scarcity amongst other impacts of deforestation such ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 Cow Manure on Growth and Yields of Baby Carrots
(University of Embu, 2019)Baby carrot (Daucus carota L.) is an essential root vegetable commonly used because it is the best source of carotene; a precursor of Vitamin A. Continuous cultivation of farms has led to decline in soil fertility due ... -
Assessment of Maize Management Practices Predisposing Produce to Mycotoxin Contamination in Kirimari Ward, Embu County
(University of Embu, 2019)Mycotoxin contamination in maize is a major occurrence that curtail optimal earnings and the quality of maize in Kirimari Ward, Embu County. Contamination of maize often occurs as a result of the maize ear rot diseases. ... -
Determination of the Critical Growth Stage(s) to Control Moisture Stress in Tomatoes Production
(University of Embu, 2019)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the major vegetables grown in Kenya as a commercial crop. Since the crop is susceptible to many pests and diseases greenhouse production under irrigation is more popular than ... -
Assessment of Rangelands Degradation, Its Causes and Impacts on Human Livelihoods: A Case Study Mbeere South Makima Ward
(University of Embu, 2019)angelands are areas in which the indigenous vegetation is predominantly grasses, grass-like plants, shrubs and arranged as a natural ecosystem. Rangelands degradation means the reduction in the rank and status of general ... -
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 ... -
Determination of host specificity and resistance of sesame to Ralstonia solanacearum
(University of Embu, 2019)esame is a valuable source of vegetable oil. In spite the importance of this crop, little information is available on the infestation of this crop by Ralstonia solanacearum the pathogen that causes bacterial wilt in ... -
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 ...