Publications

W. K. Ngetich · E. K. Ronoh · V. K. Rotich · C. Serem

Western Kenya, the area considered the grain basket of the country, is heavily infested by Striga, reducing maize yields by up to 30-100%. On-farm trials were conducted in two cropping seasons between August 2014 to July 2015 at Ugunja, Si…

RUF-38623 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020

O. A. Auma · L. Ngode · L. M. Oimbo

Plants affect other plants growing in their vicinity either positively or negatively by producing exudates known as secondary metabolites. These secondary metabolites, also known as allelochemicals, can be harnessed and utilized in control…

RUF-38619 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020

S. I. Idres · S. A. Yousif

A study was conducted at the University of Gezira in Wad Medani experimental farm in Sudan during May - September 2014 to determinate the optimum date for sowing kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Two kenaf genotypes, i.e., GS and RS were use…

RUF-38613 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020

F. K. Kathimba · P. M. Kimani · L. M. Kiriika · R.D. Narla

Understanding the phenotypic traits of germplasm through cultivation and assessing the morphological and agronomic characters facilitates selection of suitable parents for a breeding programme. Although tomato is the leading vegetable crop…

RUF-38610 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020

J. K. Ahiakpa · N. P. Kolliesuah

Given the deficient nature of the Liberian soil (low N, P, K and acidic soil condition), a field experiment was conducted in 2016 and 2017 at the College of Agriculture and Sustainable Development Experimental Field using Biochar, Sawdust …

RUF-38607 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020

G. Chemining’wa · E. C. Kirwa · W. N. Mnene · E. K. Ngugi

Cenchrus ciliaris is widely promoted as a choice grass species for reseeding Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASALs). Nine ecotypes of C. ciliaris collected from selected sites in Kenyan ASALs were evaluated for seed yield and related traits in t…

RUF-38602 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020

Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako · Thomas Seifert

1. It is prominently claimed that enhancing forest diversity would play a dual role of nature conservation and climate regulation. While the idea is intuitively appealing, studies show that species richness effects on above-ground carbon (…

RUF-38600 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2020

A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako +2 more

Studies on how biodiversity influences ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) help elucidate ecological mechanisms (e.g. niche complementarity and selection) underlying provision of multiple ecosystem services. While it is acknowledged that bi…

RUF-38599 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2020

S. O. Nyalala · P. C. Otieno · J.N. Wolukau

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important fruit vegetable crop for human health and nutrition as well as for income generation. The quality of the transplant affects the overall quality and yield of the crop. However, poor soil cond…

RUF-38596 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

S. C. Kamanga · R.N. Onwonga

Soil management practices alter organic carbon fraction distribution and hence the ability of the soil to sequester carbon and/or resist erosion. The current study’s main objective was to investigate the influence of organic (FYM) and inor…

RUF-38593 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

A. W. Karanja · J. M. Maingi · Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru

Soil fertility in most crop producing areas in Kenya has greatly declined due to practices such as continuous cultivation and nutrient extraction through crop harvest without adequate nutrient replenishment. Presently, the need to boost su…

RUF-38591 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

Most cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) farmers use informal seed. The quality of this seed is unknown and thus crop establishment and performance is often uncertain. A study was conducted during the 2016 short rains in Makueni County in Ke…

RUF-38588 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more

Dairy industry is among the important components of the livestock sub-sector in Tanzania and it is of great potential towards contributing to poverty reduction and improving food security. The industry in the country comprises of smallhold…

RUF-38587 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

J.O. Ochuodho · N.K. Rop · W. J. Tarus

Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) is an important fruity vegetable belonging to the family cucurbitaceae and it is cultivated for its nutritional and medicinal purposes. Rural farmers usually harvest the fruits of pumpkin purposely for food afte…

RUF-38586 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

J.O. Ochuodho · J.A. Omega · H.A. Rachuonyo · J.K. Tarus

Besides generation of extra income, indigenous chicken provide food for majority of households in rural areas in form of quality meat and eggs. A baseline survey was conducted to determine status of indigenous chicken production in Busia, …

RUF-38584 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

W. Kogi-Makau · J. Ochieng · R. O. Opiyo

The FAO/WHO recommends a minimum intake of fruits 160 g/day and 240 g/day of vegetables, and a combined intake of 400 g/day for normal healthy adults for prevention of chronic diseases and alleviation of micronutrient deficiencies. For vul…

RUF-38583 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020

D. Hanyurwimfura · Kyanda Swaib Kaawaase · Emmanuel Masabo · J. Ngubiri +1 more

Nowadays, systems are under serious security threats caused by malicious software, commonly known as malware. Such malwares are sophisticatedly created with advanced techniques that make them hard to analyse and detect, thus causing a lot …

RUF-38580 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2020

D. Hanyurwimfura · Kyanda Swaib Kaawaase · Emmanuel Masabo · J. Ngubiri +1 more

Polymorphic malware has evolved as a major threat in Computer Systems. Their creation technology is constantly evolving using sophisticated tactics to create multiple instances of the existing ones. Current solutions are not yet able to su…

RUF-38579 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2020

B. N. Kiage · F.D. Mihafu

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are mainly caused by atherosclerosis which occurs when artery walls become widened due to accumulation of fatty deposits, smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissues collectively termed plaque. Plaque …

RUF-38575 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020

J. Chepngeno · W. Owino

Food and nutrition insecurity is a common occurrence in arid and semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa, with communities resorting to wild foods and forest products such as baobab in times of scarcity, to derive energy and nutrition. The…

RUF-38573 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020

M.G. Gicheha · L. Kabuage · J.N. Kinyuru · J. N. Mburu +2 more

The sensory characterization of food and food products is necessary to measure its consumer acceptance as it rates the preference of consumer with regards to the intervention made. low tannin sorghum is important as a feed but its acceptab…

RUF-38568 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020

O.K. Koech · W. N. Mnene · P.L.N. Ndung’u · V.O. Wasonga

Livestock production is a key economic activity in drylands all over the world. Drylands support a majority of the world’s livestock population. Local and indigenous communities in these areas have for long relied on experientially acquire…

RUF-38567 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020

G. O. Abong · C. K. Katama · M. W. Okoth · S. Shibairo

Cassava is an important crop in coastal Kenya commonly harvested at 12 months after planting but earlier during food shortages. Effect of early harvesting on root quality has not been well established. Varieties Tajirika, Karembo and Kiban…

RUF-38566 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020

M. Chacha · E. R. Mbega · H. Ndossi · J. Ouma +1 more

Field survey was conducted from August to November 2016 and repeated from January to April 2017 to study population, distribution and damage by tomato leaf miner (TLM) (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1977) in 156 farms in agroecological zones of Ta…

RUF-38563 2020 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2020

Patrick A. Ndakidemi · M. Chacha · E. R. Mbega · M. Mtambo +2 more

Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is a destructive pest causing adverse environmental and economic effects globally. Management of T. absoluta by synthetic chemicals is of diminutive achievement due to resistance trick of the pest. Harnessing of bio…

RUF-38560 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2020