Department of Water and Agricultural Resource Management: Recent submissions
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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 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 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 Kale and Onion Intercrops and Manure Application on Number of Aphids, Leaf Damage and Kale Yield
(University of Embu, 2017)Kale (Brassica oleracea var.acephala) is an important source of income to many small-scale farmers in Kenya and is a major dietary component for many Kenyans. The production of kale is however constrained by several pests ... -
Effects of Farmyard Manure on Growth and Performance of Solanum nigrum in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2019)African nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is among the many leafy vegetables that continue to be cultivated by Kenyan communities. The vegetable is rich in calcium, iron and vitamin A and C. Farmyard manure has multiple ... -
Effects of Different Rates of Nitrogenous Fertilizer Application on Aphid Infestation and Yields of Kales in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2019)Kale (Brassica oleraceae var acephala) is green leafy vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals. Management of nitrogen fertilizer has a direct effect on the aphid infestation of kales. Therefore, this research study has ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Diammonium Phosphate, Mavuno Fertilizers and Cattle Manure on Common Bean Yield
(University of Embu, 2018)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an important legume in the Sub Saharan Africa region and plays an important role in human nutrition and market economies. The crop is rich in proteins, calories and vegetables. Bean ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of Different Types of Synthetic Mulches in the Contorl of Aphids on Capsicum (Capsicum annum)
(University of Embu, 2019)Capsicum, Capsicum annum, is a tender annual warm season vegetable crop grown in Kenya as a major commercial crop. It can be grown both in the greenhouses or in the open field and under rain or irrigation. Aphids are a ... -
Effect of Spacing on Growth and Yield of Sweet Pepper in Embu County
(University of Embu, 2018)Sweet pepper (capsicum annuum L.var.califonia wonder) belongs to the solanaceae family and is commonly referred to as capsicum, sweet pepper or green pepper. Among vegetables the crop ranks second after tomato in Kenya. ... -
Effect of Pyrethrin Treated Nets on Tomato Pests Diversity and Abundance in the Nursery
(University of Embu, 2017)Tomato is a popular vegetable in Kenya and is extensively grown by small-scale farmers. In spite of the economic benefits to the farmers, insect pests remain one of the most significant constraints to tomato production. ... -
Effect of Poultry Fertilizer and Tithonia diversifolia on The Growth and Yields of Kales in Embu
(University of Embu, 2018)Land depletion and declining soil fertility are increasingly viewed as critical problems affecting agricultural activities and human welfare in Kenya. Despite the low soil fertility problem, effective demand for fertilizer ... -
Effect of Organic and Inorganic Nitrogen Sources on Growth of Garden Peas (Pisum sativum L.)
(University of Embu, 2019)Garden pea is an important vegetable crop due to its high protein content and many other uses. The plant requires nitrogen which supports the plants rapid growth and encourages the healthy development of foliage, leaves, ... -
Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Cabbage
(University of Embu, 2019)Cabbage is a popular cultivar of the species Brassica oleracea. The crop is a vegetable rich pro vitamins ·A, C and E, magnesium, selenium which are important for human health. The objective of the study was to determine ... -
Effect of Neem Extracts in the Control of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) on French Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(University of Embu, 2017)French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are major vegetables produced for export market in Kenya to European countries. The effectiveness of neem extract in controlling whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) on French beans was assessed. ... -
Effect of Different Weed Control Methods on the Yield of Common Bean
(University of Embu, 2018)Weeds are major biological constraint influencing bean production. Poor agronomic practices such as lack of effective weed control methods are the major cause of poor yields in beans Yield of dry bean can be reduced ... -
Economic Impact of Rice Blast in Mwea
(University of Embu, 2019)Rice is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya coming third after maize and wheat. It forms a very important diet for majority of Kenyans and is the source of livelihood in the Mwea region, Kenya. The demand for ... -
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 ...
