Working Document Series Open Access Population of Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides and contamination of maize with associated mycotoxins under push-pull cropping system in Siaya County, Western Kenya Z. R. Khan · C. A. O. Midega · J.W. Muthomi · N.K. Njeru +1 more Push-pull cropping system is a companion cropping system that effectively controls stemborers, fall armyworm and Striga weed, resulting in increased yield in cereal crops like maize and sorghum. Siaya County is one of the administrative lo… RUF-38742 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Mitigation of mycotoxins contamination risks due to handling practices of indigenous chicken feeds in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.O. Ochuodho · N.O. Owiro · H.A. Rachuonyo Mycotoxins are prevalent in animal feeds and agricultural products. These toxins have been associated with morbidity and death in both livestock and humans. However, once fungi metabolizes these toxins in substrates, they are not eradicate… RUF-38448 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Relationship between causal pathogens for maize ear rots and grain yield in tropical maize in Uganda J.C. Alunga · G. Asea · P. Gibson · D.B. Kwemoi +1 more Maize ear rots caused by Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis reduce the quality of maize through production of mycotoxins and carcinogenic compounds that are harmful to both humans and animals when consumed. T… RUF-36936 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Contamination of indigenous chicken feeds with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Feed safety, quality and supply are closely related, ranging from origin, handling, processing and storage measures. In addition, safety awareness can influence feed quality and quantity at different levels. In Western Kenya, mid plant bas… RUF-36383 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Principal Component and Multiple Correspondence Analyses in Dimensionality Reduction: A Study on Aflatoxin Contamination of Peanuts in Kenya Henry Henry Mokua Momanyi In a study about the factors that contributed to the risk of aflatoxin contamination of peanuts in the Peanut CRSP project in Kenya, contingency table analysis (Pearson’s chi-square) was used to analyze a large mixed data set from a survey… RUF-35363 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Relationship between grain yield and Fusarium head blight in soft red winter wheat as influenced by cultivar resistance L. V. Madden · A. P. Pierce · J. D. Salgado · M. W. Wallhead Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) is a serious disease in all wheatgrowing areas in the world. FHB affects wheat by reducing yield and grain quality. Our objective is to characterize the relationship between FHB and grain yield. Three soft red wi… RUF-34578 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of a diverse set of maize germplasm for resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus and accumulation of aflatoxin G. Asea · D.B. Kwemoi · P. Okori Sources of resistance to A. flavus have been identified elsewhere but no such materials are currently available for use by the maize improvement program in Uganda. The goal of this study was to initiate breeding for resistance to the fungu… RUF-34558 2010 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of farming practices on the occurrence of scab of wheat and its management through cultivar resistance C.K. Mutegi · J.W. Muthomi · R.D. Narla · N.K. Njeru +2 more A survey was carried out in Nakuru and Narok Counties at hard dough stage and at harvest. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect information on wheat production practices. Fusarium head blight incidence and severity in each fa… RUF-34118 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Role of agronomic practices on the occurrence of Fusarium head blight of wheat C. Mutegi · J. Muthomi · R. Narla · O. Okumu +1 more Fusarium head blight is a disease of small grain cereals that reduces yield and causes mycotoxin contamination. The role of agronomic practices on the occurrence of wheat agronomic practices was studied. In the experiment, a survey to dete… RUF-34088 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The Risk of Feed and Milk Contamination by Mycotoxins on Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kenya T.P. Lanyasunya · T.K. Mutunga Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi in warm environments. Due to the warm climate highly favourable for growth of moulds, the threat of mycotoxin poisoning (livestock and human) is real and of major concern in Keny… RUF-33082 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Management of Mycotoxins in wheat: Assessment of the Role of Plant Residues, Cropping Systems and Diversity of Fungal Species on Mycotoxin Contamination of Wheat C.K. Mutegi · J.W. Muthomi · J.M. Wagacha The proposed project aims at assessing the role of crop residues, cropping systems and diversity of fungal species on mycotoxin contamination of wheat. Jointly done with wheat farmers, the project aims at recommending appropriate cropping … RUF-32042 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
