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Abundance and Diversity of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal (AMF) Spores Isolated from the Rhizosphere of papaya and other Different Cropping Systems in Central Kenya

1Jacinta Muiruri, 1Fredah K. Rimberia, 1Mwajita R. Mwashasha and 1Agnes Kavoo. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-04-04)

Arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF), obligate symbionts, are important in the majority of cultivated plant species in colonizing roots and supporting plant growth in adverse climatic conditions. However, the abundance and ...
Acceptability of cereal-cricket porridge compared to cereal and cereal-milk-porridges among caregivers and nursery school children in Uasin Gishu, Kenya.

Kinyuru, J., Kipkoech, C., Imathiu, S., Konyole, S., Roos, N. (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-03-05)

Crickets have been promoted as a possible animal protein source in child feeding by enriching porridge with cricket powder due to its nutritional contribution and affordability. The aim of this study was ...
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in Poultry Pathogens: Challenges and Opportunities

1Philip M. Panyako, 2Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichotiand 1Sheila Cecily Ommeh (2022-04-05)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is widely considered a global public health threat, with the use of antimicrobials in poultry production considered one of the contributing factors. Antimicrobial agents are used for growth ...
Apparent Digestibility and Gut Integrity of Chicken Fed a Diet Supplemented with African Safou (Dacryodes edulis)

Tangomo A.N., Mathew Gitau Gicheha, John Maina Kagira and Christian Keambou Tiambo, (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-03)

Background and Objective: In the present study, which is the second in a series of three publications on a project aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of utilizing African Safou (Dacryodes ...
Apple flower-visiting insects’ diversity and abundance in selected central Kenya orchards

KARANJA, Josephine Muthoni (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2023-07-31)

Flower-visiting insects are essential in maintaining a healthy and productive agricultural landscape through ecosystem services such as pollination. Fruits are important sources of vitamins and micronutrients, and ...
Assessment of phenotypes, physiological and behavioural responses associated with heat tolerance among Galla goats in North Eastern Kenya.

1E. Mutindi, 2I. Ogali, 1S. Kuria, 1G. Moraa, 2E. Too, 3J. Kingoo, 1S. Ommeh (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-04-04)

Galla goats have great adaptation vigor to different environments. However, the outcomes of the ongoing climate change have subjected livestock including the Galla goats to harsh environmental conditions like high ambient ...
Characteristics of Type 2 Diabetes Patients and Their Association with the Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors at Thika Level Five Hospital in Kenya

Thuita Ann Watetu*, Kiage Nyanchama Beatrice, Onyango Arnold N., Makokha Anselimo (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-03-04)

Type 2 diabetes is a public health problem and one of the most common life threatening conditions globally, due to its related complications that are usually very costly to treat, with increasing number of people being ...
Characterization and classification of soil resources of hittinahalli sub-watershed derived from basalt in Northern dry zone of Karnataka

Parameshgouda, Lavanagouda Patil (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2023-07-28)

Eighteen Typical pedons representing upland, midland, and lowland forms in a Hittinahalli sub watershed of Vijayapur district were studied for their morphological characteristics and physico chemical properties. The soils ...
Dual plasticfilm and straw mulching boosts wheat productivity and soilquality under the El Nino in semiarid Kenya

Chong-LiangLuoa, 1, Xiao-FengZhanga,1, Hai-XiaDuana, David M.Mburub, Hong-XuRenc, LevisKavagid,Run-ZiDaia, You-CaiXionga, (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-01-28)

he extreme climate events such as El Nino seriously threaten crop production and agro-ecological sustainability be-cause of the aggravated environmental stresses worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. To address ...
Effect of a nutrition education programme on the metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at a level 5 Hospital in Kenya: “a randomized controlled trial

Ann Watetu. Thuita, Beatrice Nyanchama Kiage, Arnold N. Onyango and Anselimo O. Makokha (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-03-04)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), is a life-threatening condition of global public health concern. It worsens in the presence of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), a complex disorder characterized by co-occurrence of at least ...
Effect of Market Factors on Rice Profitability in Rwanda

RithaTumukunde1, Patrick Mulyungi2, David M Mburu3 (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-01-28)

Rice is regarded as an important crop generating income for smallholder farmers in Rwanda. Despite the importance of rice, no studies have been carried out to investigate the determinants affecting the profitability of the ...
Effect of mineral N fertilizer and organic input on maize yield and soil water content for assessing optimal N and irrigation rates in Central Kenya

Stephen Okoth Aluoch a, Zhuoting Li b,c,*, Xiaoxin Li a, Chunsheng Hu a, David M. Mburu d, Jingyi Yang e, Qiangsheng Xu b,c, Yuanzheng Yang b,c, Hongxin Su (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-03-17)

Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important food crop in Kenya, while low and erratic rainfall, and low nutrient input mainly result in low maize yield. This study were to assess optimal nutrient and irrigation management ...
Effects of different rangeland management practices on vegetation metrics and wildlife abundance in a semi-closed ecosystem in north-central Kenya

Kaaria, Timothy N (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2023-07-28)

Rangelands contribute at least 30% of terrestrial net primary productivity, making them an important part of natural ecosystems despite low and unpredictable rainfall regimes. Rangelands are sensitive to anthropogenic ...
Factors affecting production and market performance of Guinea fowls and Quails in Kenya

Victor Kwesisi, 2Stephen Ogada, 2Stephen Kuria, 1Margaret Oloko, 3Philip Oyier, 4Phillista Malaki, 5Emmanuel Ndiema, 6Vincent Obanda, 4Bernard Agwanda, 7Kisa-Juma Ngeiywa , 7Jacqueline Lichoti, and 2Sheila Ommeh (2022-04-04)

Emerging livestock like guinea fowls and quails are important alternative sources of poultry meat and eggs to chicken. These poultry species are also a significant source of income, especially to poor rural farmers. The ...
Fully biodegradablefilm to boost rainfed maize (Zea maysL.) production insemiarid Kenya: An environmentally friendly perspective

Xiao-Feng Zhanga, 1, Chong-Liang Luoa,1, Hong-Xu Renb, Run-Zi Daia, David Mburuc,Levis Kavagid, Kiprotich Weslya, Aggrey B. Nyendec, Asfa Batoola, You-Cai Xionga, (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-01-28)

Conventional polyethylene plasticfilm mulching has been widely used, but its subsequent plastic residue pol-lution received widespread concern. Fully biodegradablefilm mulching is viewed as a potential substitutionsolution, ...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Response to Fertilizer Application and Soil Moisture in Dry Agricultural Uplands of Central Kenya

Peter Semba Mosongo 1, 2, David E. Pelster 3,† , Xiaoxin Li 1, Gokul Gaudel 1,2, Yuying Wang 1, Suying Chen 1, Wenyan Li 1,2, David Mburu 4 and Chunsheng Hu (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2022-03-17)

n sub-Saharan Africa, agriculture can account for up to 66% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Unfortunately, due to the low number of studies in the region there is still much uncertainty on how management ...
Heat stress and poultry: adaptation to climate change, challenges and opportunities for genetic breeding in Kenya

Grace Moraa Kennedy, 2Jacqueline Kasiiti Lichoti and 1Sheila Cecily Ommeh (2022-04-05)

The Earth’s ambient climatic factors, such as temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and precipitation, vary through time and space due to climate change. Heat stress, one of the major factors affecting poultry production, ...
ON-FARM EXPERIMENTATION ON CONSERVATIONAGRICULTURE IN MAIZE-LEGUME BASED CROPPINGSYSTEMS IN KENYA: WATER USE EFFICIENCY ANDECONOMIC IMPACTS

A. N. MICHENI†, F.KANAMPIU‡¶,O.KITONYO‡,D.M.MBURU§,E.N. MUGAI§, D. MAKUMBI‡andM. KASSIE‡ (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-01-28)
Physico-chemical properties of selected Irish potato varieties grown in Kenya

Evelyne N. Gikundi, Daniel N. Sila, Irene N. Orina and Ariel K. Buzera (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-02-23)

Potatoes have attracted great interest as a feasible solution to food insecurity and climate change in Kenya. Many varieties have been developed but their nutritional value and suitability for domestic and industrial use ...
Prediction of cooking times of freshly harvested common beans and their susceptibility to develop the Hard-To-Cook defect using near infrared spectroscopy

Elizabeth N. Wafula, Irene N. Wainaina, Carolien Buvé, Peter K. Kinyanjui, Wouter Saeys, Daniel N. Sila and Marc E.G. Hendrickx (JKUAT-CoANRE, 2021-01-26)

The cooking time of common beans is influenced by genotype and storage conditions. This study aimed to use near-infrared (NIR) spectra of milled, freshly harvested (fresh) beans to predict their cooking times and their ...

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