Publications

L.M. Njoki · S.A. Okoth · P.M. Wachira

Fungal proliferation causing aflatoxin contamination has been on the rise in Africa due to the adverse changes in climate. Deaths and diseases like cancers have been detected in human beings and animals due to consumption of these toxigeni…

RUF-39147 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

R. Edema · J. Kamau · P. Njenga · G. Ooko

Vitamin A deficiency is common in Kenya, and is common among populations that depend on cassava as their main staple. Clonal evaluation of 324 locally developed yellow-fleshed cassava clones was carried out in two sites, Thika and Kiboko l…

RUF-39137 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

K. Dora · D.W. Miano · D. Mukunya · R.M. Ngala

Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) is a viral disease of maize resulting from co-infection of Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and any cereal Potyvirus such as Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), Maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) or Wheat st…

RUF-39133 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

Okello-Uma Ipolto · P. Nassanga · D. Ongeng

Universities are mandated to conduct research on community development challenges, including nutrition challenges, and provide results for uptake. Research in universities is largely conducted as part of student training and the results ob…

RUF-39128 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

Okello-Uma Ipolto · P. Nassanga · D. Ongeng

Universities are mandated to conduct research on community development challenges, including nutrition challenges, and provide results for uptake. Research in universities is largely conducted as part of student training and the results ob…

RUF-39127 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

E. Adipala · B. Bashaasha · R. Kityo · H. Kongai +3 more

Infestation and damage of stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) grain by bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a challenge to majority of farmers in drier parts of Uganda where the crop serves as a major source of vegetables especially during…

RUF-39124 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

B.O. Danga · K. Kwena · J. Mugwe · N. Mwende

In semi-arid parts of Kenya, the major threat to food security is declining soil fertility, inadequate and un-reliable rainfall. In order to minimize these challenges, there is need to adopt soil management practices that cope with low rai…

RUF-39122 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

C. Masso · E.M. Mutegi · R. Okalebo · A. Otinga +1 more

The use of promiscuous varieties and commercial inoculants has been shown to increase soybean production and improve soil fertility. However, most cropping systems are characterized by indigenous bradyrhizobia whose populations are often l…

RUF-39118 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

O.K. Koech

The increasing pasture establishment under irrigation to bridge feed shortages as a result of seasonal variations has been reported in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of East Africa. The natural pastures have declined increasing need …

RUF-39113 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

J. Amoah · R. Edema · J. Karungi · R. Kityo +3 more

The concept of integrated pest management (IPM) presents a holistic approach to management of pests, optimizing actions associated with at least two pest management tactics without ecological backlash. However, efficient integration of IPM…

RUF-39111 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

R. Kahuthia-Gathu · J.K. Musango · J.W. Waceke

Potato (Solanum tuberosum), which is the second most important food crop in Kenya, has various production constraints including potato cyst nematodes (PCN). This nematode which was first reported in 2014 is now ranked highest. The main opt…

RUF-39110 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

R. Mbeche · J.B. Mukundi

Despite a rapidly transiting city, the operational nature of Nairobi City food system is unclear. A sample of retailers, collector agents at farm level, trader aggregators and wholesalers was obtained from survey sites within key markets i…

RUF-39104 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

W. J. Kamau · P. N. Mathew · P.K. Muchemi · W. J. Mwangi +1 more

The study aimed at determining the level of awareness about Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Bomet County in Kenya. Random sampling method was used to obtain a sample of respondents from a target household population of maize farmers. Stru…

RUF-39097 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

G.N. Chemining’wa · O.M. Kitonyo

Climate change is associated with rising temperatures, elevated carbon dioxide, variable rainfall patterns and frequent droughts, reduced soil carbon and mineral nutrients, and increased influx of pests and diseases, in addition to adverse…

RUF-39096 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · M.M. Mmari,

Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting into sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. Poor q…

RUF-39088 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

E.C. Kipkorir · S. Kiptoo · C.K. Kiptum

Water scarcity and food shortage worldwide is a major concern globally. In crop production, water stress affects yield if not managed properly. Solanum potato is the second most important food crop in Kenya after maize and is sensitive to …

RUF-39086 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

B. Kimutai

Livestock feed prices in Kenya have been rising over the last decade with the increase in price being attributed to the cost of protein ingredients especially soybean and fish meal in the feed. Several interventions have been explored to r…

RUF-39081 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

M.W. Kamiyango

Adequate nutrition is essential in early childhood for normal growth and a healthy life. However, some developing countries are grappling with high prevalence of child acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. In Malawi, 37% of ch…

RUF-39078 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

E.H. Kamau · G.M. Kenji · J.M. Maina

African nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is a green, indigenous leafy vegetable that grows in many parts of the world and its utilization can deliver significant nutrients and phytochemicals into the diet. It is among the indigenous vegetables …

RUF-39076 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

S. Balaba Tumwebaze · S. Kalimunjaye · G. Nakabonge

There are issues and practices that influence farmers’ decision for cassava and tree intercrop choices on the farm. The aim of this research was to evaluate the traditional conservation management practices of cassava landraces and tree in…

RUF-39072 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021

E. Ibisime · W.P. Muyoma · L. Odokuma · R. Ramkat

Impact of oil and gas activities on quality of soil in Port Harcourt and its environments was assessed. The study evaluates levels of physicochemical parameters associated with oil and gas industry in soils of 9 locations in Port Harcourt …

RUF-39069 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021

M. K. Charimbu · N. Iraboneye · N.W. Mungai

Unbalanced fertilization is a problem affecting potato production in Kenya, where continuous use of nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer (diammonium phosphate: DAP) has led to depletion of other macro and micronutrients. Hence, the need to asses…

RUF-39065 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021

N.W. Mungai · M. Mutuku · E. O. Ondiege

Universities are centres of frontier knowledge and skills, with the capacity to transform communities,when appropriately and adequately transmitted to users. The aim of this paper was to compare farmer-preferred learning methods and those …

RUF-39062 2020 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2021

F.M. Hasabelrasoul · A.A. Mohamed

Balanites aegyptiaca is a promising widely distributed tree of high economic, social, and environmental value. However, its existence is threatened. The objective of this study was to assess the natural regeneration of B. aegyptiaca in the…

RUF-39059 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021

S.G. Gebrechristos · G.A. Haileselassie · V.O. Wasonga

High feed cost of running urban-animal-agriculture and huge city wastes are challenges of the growing towns in modern Ethiopia. Egg production microenterprise is steadily growing due to its low initial investment and ready market in urban …

RUF-39056 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021