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View article: Effect of Bio-slurry Fertiliser on the Nutritional Quality of Shade Net Grown Swiss Chard
Effect of Bio-slurry Fertiliser on the Nutritional Quality of Shade Net Grown Swiss Chard Open
This study aimed to evaluate the type of bio-slurry fertiliser produced from various feedstock sources that could improve the nutritional properties of shade net-grown Swiss chard. The experiment was conducted in a randomised complete bloc…
View article: Seasonal Abundance and Types of Microplastics in Surface Waters of River Sabaki Estuary, Kenya
Seasonal Abundance and Types of Microplastics in Surface Waters of River Sabaki Estuary, Kenya Open
Increased demand for plastics has resulted in the generation of plastic waste, which poses a threat to the environment in general, and ultimately the marine environment. Estuaries and deltas are the main filters of marine ecosystem polluta…
View article: Combining Kitchen Waste and Cow Dung Bio-slurry have Synergistic Effects on Growth and Yield of Shade Net Grown Swiss Chard
Combining Kitchen Waste and Cow Dung Bio-slurry have Synergistic Effects on Growth and Yield of Shade Net Grown Swiss Chard Open
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of bio-slurry fertilizer source feedstock on the growth and yield of Swiss Chard. The experiment was conducted using a randomized complete block design with three replications at the Pwani University…
View article: Evaluation of Most Appropriate Propagation Media for Regeneration of Pineapple Seedlings from Pineapple Crown Leaves
Evaluation of Most Appropriate Propagation Media for Regeneration of Pineapple Seedlings from Pineapple Crown Leaves Open
Pineapple cultivation is the main income generating activity in Magarini Sub-county and is grown under rain-fed conditions by small scale farmers. It significantly contributes to food security and sustenance of livelihoods in these margina…
View article: Status and Challenges Facing Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Production in Magarini Sub-County of Kilifi County in Coastal Kenya
Status and Challenges Facing Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Production in Magarini Sub-County of Kilifi County in Coastal Kenya Open
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is one of the five important value chains in Kilifi County and is grown under small scale farming and under rain-fed conditions. There are six distinct pineapple growing areas and CBOs in Magarini namely Changoto…
View article: Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Production in Kenya: A Review of its Economic Importance, Ecological Requirement and Production Constraints
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Production in Kenya: A Review of its Economic Importance, Ecological Requirement and Production Constraints Open
Cabbage is an important vegetable containing considerable amount of water, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins, assorted minerals, phenols and glucosinolates. In Kenya, cabbage production is done mainly by smallholder farmers f…
View article: Black Shade Net Effects on Soil Properties and Cabbage Water Use Efficiency in Humid Coastal Environment
Black Shade Net Effects on Soil Properties and Cabbage Water Use Efficiency in Humid Coastal Environment Open
Cabbage is a popular vegetable grown in Kenya for food and income generation. Despite the important role played by the crop within the country, current climate change effects and population pressure pose a need for increasing production th…
View article: Effects of Black Shade Net on Yield of Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea Cabbages in Kilifi County
Effects of Black Shade Net on Yield of Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea Cabbages in Kilifi County Open
Cabbage is an important vegetable to humans since it provides crucial nutrients such as fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They also help manage cancer, cardiovascular diseases, prevent type 2 diabetes, and inflammation of the digestive system…
View article: Performance of Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea under Shade net within Coastal Environment
Performance of Brassica rapa and Brassica oleracea under Shade net within Coastal Environment Open
Cabbages are important for income generation, human nutrition, and health promotion. Its production in the tropics is constrained by soil moisture stress and high temperatures. Sustainable production requires the adoption of technologies t…
View article: Effect of Pigeon Pea and Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer on Maize Growth and Yield in a Maize-pigeon Pea Intercropping System
Effect of Pigeon Pea and Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizer on Maize Growth and Yield in a Maize-pigeon Pea Intercropping System Open
View article: Effects of Coir Dust Mulch on Evapotranspiration of PH4 Maize in Coastal Region of Kenya
Effects of Coir Dust Mulch on Evapotranspiration of PH4 Maize in Coastal Region of Kenya Open
Although the Coastal region of Kenya is awash with abundance of moisture bearing South Easterly monsoons, (and therefore tropical rainfall) from the adjacent vast Indian Ocean, heat stress, high velocity wind regimes are major factors limi…