Working Document Series Open Access Comparative study on organic fertilizer (Elkhaseeb) and inorganic fertilizers effects on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) growth, yield and nutrient content under greenhouse conditions M. A. Eltayeb · M.M. Lubna · E.M. Rania Organic fertilizers are derived mainly from animal matter, human excreta or crop residues, while chemical fertilizers are defined as any inorganic material of wholly or partially synthetic origin, that is added to the soil to sustain plant… RUF-39350 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Heterosis for fruit yield, yield components and bacterial wilt resistance of tomatoes genotypes in Kenya F. K. Kathimba · P. M. Kimani · L. M. Kiriika · R.D. Narla Yields of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in Kenya has continued to decrease due to biotic stresses especially bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum), fungal diseases, nematodes, tomato yellow leaf curl and overreliance on low yielding vari… RUF-38715 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of tomato accessions for breeding research in Kenya 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
Working Document Series Open Access Optimization of biosolids as a substrate for quality tomato transplant production 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
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of commercial preservation of tomatoes using a mixed-mode solar drying technology in rural Botswana E. Dintwa · O.B. Ebangu · O. Motsamai Globally, the agricultural value chain is adversely affected by high postharvest losses estimated to be 30-50%. Efficient and affordable preservation technologies to mitigate the enormous postharvest losses are scarce in sub-Saharan Africa… RUF-37534 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
