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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 ...