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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 ...
Effects of Different Nitrogen Rates on Growth and Yield of Kales (Brassica oleraceae var acephala)
(University of Embu, 2019)
Kales (Brassica oleraceae var acephala) are leafy vegetables belonging to brassica oleraceae
group acephala. Several varieties are currently grown in Kenya, they include marrow stem, and
thousand headed, collards mfalme ...