Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrating striga management strategies for improved maize production in Western Kenya W. Sunda Maize is an important crop in Kenya but is adversely affected by Striga hermonthica weed that reduces yields considerably, especially in Western Kenya. Single stand-alone management strategies for the weed have been used, but each has had … RUF-35908 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Feb 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Association of seed coat colour with germination of three wild mustard species with agronomic potential A. T. Modi · J.O. Ochuodho Seed dormancy and germination present significant challenges when wild species are domesticated for cultivation and economic exploitation. Wild plant species are generally characterized by dormant seeds with variable germination widely spr… RUF-34442 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of Integrated Striga Management Package to Improve Maize Production in Western Kenya A.K. Kipkoech · A.O. Nekesa · L. Ngode · J. Ochuodho +3 more Maize is the most important cereal in sub-Saharan Africa where it is a staple food for 50% of the population. Improved maize production in Western Kenya has been hampered mainly by Striga hermonthica, which has infested 15% of total maize … RUF-32990 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
