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Effects of Acid Scarification, Priming with PEG, NaCI or Sea Water as Osmoticum and Dehydration on Spinach Seed Germination at 30°C
Abstract/Overview Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) seeds were scarified with an 18 N H2S04 solution, then primed for one we
Post-harvest processing, storability and quality attributes of indigenous vegetables among producers and consumers in Kenya
Abstract/Overview Indigenous vegetables form a key component of farming systems in most communities in Africa including K
Response of leaf yield and nutritive value of african nightshade (solanum villosum) genotypes to nitrogen application
Abstract/Overview The wild-type Solanumu villosum is an important leafy vegetable in Kenya, which however is low-yielding
Youth participation in smallholder livestock production and marketing
Abstract/Overview Agriculture is a leading source of employment for rural populations in Kenya. Through a mixed methods a
The Composition of the Floral Fragrance of Polianthes Tuberosa L Cut Flower Grown in Kenya
Abstract/Overview Tuberose sold on the domestic market fetches very low prices during the low export season. Value additi
Mutation Breeding of African Nightshade ( Solanum section Solanum )
Abstract/Overview African nightshades ( Solanum nigrum- related species) are some of the most widely consumed traditional
The interface between mango value chain analysis and the socioeconomic determinants.
Abstract/Overview The study focused on a value chain analysis geared towards identifying the various, processes, inputs a
Utility of anticipatory management approach in regulating motorcycle public transport in Kisii town, Kenya
Abstract/Overview The use of Motorcycles Public Transport (MPT) is partly the cause of heavy traffic congestion in Kenya’
Processed products of termites and lake flies: Improving entomophagy for food security within the Lake Victoria region
Abstract/Overview Among the factors contributing to food shortage in Africa are lack of appropriate preservation and stor
Effect of pH and magnesium on colour development and anthocyanin accumulation in tuberose florets
Abstract/Overview Anthocyanins are a group of plant pigments responsible for colors ranging from red to violet and blue.
A Classification of tourism offerings based on intrinsic attributes
Abstract/Overview The purpose of this study is to explore intrinsic attributes that can be used in the classification of
Spot observation: advantages and disadvantages for household time use research
Abstract/Overview The spot observation method of estimating time use is described in this article. Procedures for using t
Exploiting the Genetic Diversity of Vegetable African Nightshades
Abstract/Overview frican nightshades ( Solanum section Solanum ) are an important source of daily nutrients and income fo
Polyploidy Breeding of African Nightshade ( Solanum section Solanum )
Abstract/Overview The perception of African nightshades ( Solanum section Solanum ) as “healthy” foods, supported by docu
An importance-performance analysis of food service attributes in gastro-tourism development in Western Tourist Circuit, Kenya
Abstract/Overview Tourism development has principally focused on the tangible tourism products thereby overlooking the in
Analysis of spatial variations of Agricultural land use intensity and land degradation in different physiographic regions
Abstract/Overview This article looks at spatial variations and the relationship between land degradation and agricultural
The use of catechins as biochemical markers in diversity studies of tea (Camellia sinensis)
Abstract/Overview The concentrations of catechins in a Kenyan tea germplasm collection of 102 accessions were determined
Biochemical differentiation in Camellia sinensis and its wild relatives as revealed by isozyme and catechin patterns
Abstract/Overview The variation in three NADP-linked dehydrogenase enzymes; glucose-6-phosphate dehydro- genase, 6-phosph
Aluminium tolerance mechanisms in phaseolus vulgaris l.: citrate synthase activity and TTC reduction are well correlated with citrate secretion
Abstract/Overview We characterised the physiological mechanisms of tolerance in two beanvarieties (Phaseolus vulgaris L.
“We do not bury dead livestock like human beings”: Community behaviors and risk of Rift Valley Fever virus infection in Baringo County, Kenya
Abstract/Overview Background:Rift Valley Fever (RVF), is a viral zoonotic disease transmitted by Aedes and Culex mosquito
Characterization of the late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins family and their role in drought stress tolerance in upland cotton
Abstract/Overview Background: Late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins are large groups of hydrophilic proteins with ma
Effects of housing on growth performance of common house cricket (Acheta domesticus) and field cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus)
Abstract/Overview Cricket rearing is emerging as an important component of animal food. However, suitable housing for med
Characteristics of lactation curves of the Kenya Alpine dairy goats in smallholder farms
Abstract/Overview Lactation curves are a graphical representation of the milk production profile of a doe from par- turit
Host-plant acceptance, fecundity and longevity of tetranychus evansi (acari: tetranychidae) on selected tomato accessions
Abstract/Overview Solanum villosum is an important leafy vegetable in Kenya whose production faces low yields. Two potent
High fluoride water in Bondo-Rarieda area of Siaya County, Kenya: a hydro-geological implication on public health in the Lake Victoria basin
Abstract/Overview Background: Only a few studies to evaluate groundwater fluoride in Eastern Africa have been undertaken
Africa is rising: Is Agriculture rising?
Abstract/Overview This paper highlights the narrative of Africa rising. It indicates that indeed Africa as well as Agricu
Comparison of the performance of different baiting attractants in the egg laying activity of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.)
Abstract/Overview The black soldier fly has become an important insect in bioconversion activity. However sustainable use
Analysis of factors influencing sustainable adoption of improved maize technologies among smallholder farmers in Ugenya sub-county, Kenya
Abstract/Overview Most smallholder farmers who account for more than 70% of the maize produced in Kenya are perpetually f
Food security analysis in the arid lands of Isiolo in Eastern Kenya
Abstract/Overview Food security is a major global concern. Food insecurity has insidious effects on the health and develo
The potential of farm-level forestry enterprises by small scale farmers in selected arid and semi-arid areas (ASALs) in Kenya.
Abstract/Overview The objective of the study was to establish socio-economic status of selected farm forestry groups and