Browsing Department of Crop Science by Issue Date
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INTEGRATING LEGUME COVER CROPS AND STRIGA RESISTANT MAIZE VARIETIES IN THE CONTROL OF STRIGA ASIATICA IN COASTAL LOWLANDS OF KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2014-08-07)Striga is a serious parasitic weed of cereals and legumes, negatively affecting farming in the developing world. In coastal Kenya, it is known as ‘chitsai’ (a little witch) because of its weakening effect on maize (Zea ... -
SCREENING TOMATO AND PEPPER GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEGOMOVIRUSES AND ROOT KNOT NEMATODES
(Pwani University, 2015)Tomato and pepper are among the most popular vegetable crops grown worldwide, owing to their nutritive value and diversified uses. In the few areas along the coast region where tomato and pepper are grown, production ... -
ROLE OF PIGEON PEA IN MAIZE FARMING SYSTEMS AND SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2017-07)Soil fertility improvement and maintenance is constrained by high cost and low adoption of inorganic fertilizers in Coastal region. About 10% of the farmers in the Coastal region of Kenya using chemical fertilizers apply ... -
EFFECT OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WATERMELON (Citrulluslanatus Thunb.) IN COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-10-06)Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai) is a high value vegetable crop that has gained importance in Kenya. Its production is constrained by low soil fertility, the use of blanket recommendations for ... -
METAGENOMIC BARCODING OF MICROBIOMES FROM SEAGRASS FOUND IN COASTAL KENYA USING 16S rRNA SEQUENCING
(Pwani Unversity, 2017-11-07)Sea grasses are unique flowering plants that live entirely in the marine environment. They form large meadows that provide habitats for marine life and physical anchoring systems. Microbes have been found to have a significant ... -
EFFECTS OF SONCHUS (S. oleraceous) IN MAIZE AND COWPEA CROPPING SYSTEMS
(Pwani University, 2018-08)Diversification of farming systems in the face of small land holding of less than 0.05 ha and climate variability is important to offer multiple sources of food and income while acting as insurance against risks. Intercropping ... -
EFFECTS OF INTEGRATING FARMYARD MANURE, STARTER NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS AND ZINC ON NODULATION, GROWTH AND YIELD IN GREEN GRAMS IN KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2019-08)Green gram (Vigna radiata l.), is an important legume grown within Kenyan Coast. Despite the crop’s importance as a locally available nutrient supplement, its production is constrained by declining soil fertility attributable ... -
EFFECT OF PLANT DENSITIES ON GROWTH AND YIELD POTENTIAL OF NERICA 10 RICE VARIETY (Oryza sativa L.) IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2019-12-28)Rice grain annual requirement in Kenya exceeds production, and is expected to increase from the current 0.55 million tonnes to 517.5 million tonnes by 2030 (KBS, 2016). In order to contribute to the rice deficit gap an ... -
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION REGIME, SUPER-ABSORBENT POLYMER AND RABBIT MANURE ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF EGGPLANT (Solanum melongena L.) IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2020-10-23)Production of eggplant in Kilifi County is greatly influenced by limited soil moisture and declining fertility conditions that affect its growth, yield and quality. Consequently, there is need for identifying and developing ... -
EFFECT OF SALINE WATER ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND AMARANTHUS GROWTH IN THE COASTAL KENYA
(Pwani University, 2021-03-17)Water is an essential resource for life and its availability and quality are central for a healthy ecosystem. The beginning of 21st century is marked by global fresh water shortage attributed to robust population growth, ... -
EFFECTS OF BLACK SHADE NET ON SOIL PROPERTIES, WATER USE EFFICIENCY, GROWTH AND YIELD OF Brassica rapa AND Brassica oleracea CABBAGES IN KILIFI COUNTY
(Pwani University, 2022-04-21)Cabbages are crucial vegetables in supplying fiber, minerals, and vitamins to humans. They also have properties that manage cancer and prevent type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammation of the digestive ... -
EFFECT OF FARMYARD MANURE, STARTER NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON SELECTED SOIL PROPERTIES, GROWTH AND YIELD OF GREEN GRAMS IN TITANIUM MINED SOILS
(Pwani University, 2022-08-31)Globally, mining is an important fiscal activity that promotes income generation, job creation, and industrialization. However, mining is classified as a major form of land degradation that leads to disruption of natural ... -
EVALUATION OF CROTON JATROPHOIDES (MSINDUZI) EXTRACT AS A SUPPRESSANT AGAINST FUSARIUM OXYSPORUM F. SP. LYCOPERSICI IN VITRO
(Pwani University, 2022-09-13)Fusarium wilt of tomatoes, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici, is a major soil borne disease in tomato plants. The fungus enters plant through roots and stem causing wilt disease. It has a big economic impact ... -
SURVEILLANCE ON COCONUT LETHAL YELLOWING DISEASE (CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA) IN THE COASTAL REGION OF KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-10-20)Coconut lethal yellowing disease (CLYD) is a destructive disease affecting coconut and other palm species. It is caused by a phytoplasma, Candidatus phytoplasma that is transmitted by vectors in the Hemipteran order. ... -
EFFECTS OF MANURE AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF MAIZE-GREEN GRAM INTERCROP IN TITANIUM MINED SOILS IN KWALE COUNTY, KENYA
(Pwani University, 2022-11-14)The mining sector worldwide is greatly important for income generation, employment, economic growth, development and competitive advantage. Some mining processes lead to environmental pollution and are directly associated ... -
GROWTH AND YIELD POTENTIAL OF SORGHUM AS INFLUENCED BY MANURE AND INORGANIC FERTILIZER IN POST MINED SOILS
(Pwani University, 2022-12-12)Mining plays an important role in Kenyan economy through provision of employment opportunities, raw materials for industries as well as foreign income. Despite the important role played by this sector, it is associated ... -
SCREENING FOR SALT TOLERANCE IN SELECTED AFRICAN NIGHTSHADE LAND RACES
(PWANI UNIVERSITY, 2024-07-24)African nightshades (Solanum spp) are an important cuisine in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its consumption is increasing due to its nutritional and health benefits, leading to increased demand for this nutritious vegetable ...