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  Introgressing Photoperiod/Thermo-sensitive Genic Male Sterile Gene into Basmati 370 Rice 

  Nyankemba, Beatrice Nyarangi; Arunga, Edith Esther; Nthakanio, Paul Njiruh (UoEm, 2025-01-08)

  The emasculation of male gametes in pollen-recipient parents among self-pollinated crops (rice) is key to producing quality hybrid rice seeds. One of the emasculation tools in rice breeding is the photoperiodthermo sensitive ...
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  Exploring Socio-Economic Characteristics on Adoption Intensity of Biochar Among Farming Households in Sub-Humid Regions of Western Kenya 

  Kyalo, Annastacia Maitha; Mogaka, Hezron; Kirimi, Florence Kaumi; Kizito, Kwena; Ndirangu, Samuel Njiri; Onyari, Charles Nyambane; Muriithi, Lydia; Elvin, Otara Nyaboe; Mutungi, Scholastica Katava; Kiprotich, Shadrack; Njiru, Moses Muchangi; Kamau, Ezekiel Areri (UoEm, 2025-01-08)

  Agriculture is a cornerstone of Kenya's economy, yet declining soil fertility and low adoption of sustainable agricultural technologies, such as biochar, have hindered productivity among smallholder farmers. Biochar is ...
• Sustainable Agroecological Practices in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Face of Climate Change 

  Otieno, Mark (UoEm, 2024-11-11)

  This book emphasizes the critical importance of agroecological practices as a response to the climate crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. It explores the intricate relationship between agriculture, ecosystems, and climate, ...
• Decomposition of the Coffee Value Chain Among Smallholder Farmers in Embu and Kirinyaga Counties in Central Kenya 

  Musau Wambua, Daniel; Ndirangu, Samuel N.; Mogaka, Hezron; Gichimu, Bernard M. (UoEm, 2024-10-24)

  The coffee value chain is lengthy and complex with numerous actors and this exposes the farmers to inherent financial risks. This study sought to decompose the coffee value chain and its dynamics. The study was undertaken ...
• The Ark of Taste in Kenya 

  Michele, F. Fontefrancesco; Mattia Zocchi, Dauro; Barstow, Charles; Kiiru, Samson; Natali, Roberto; Moraa Onyango, Cecilia; O. Ogendo, Joshua; G. Ontita, Edward; Otieno, Mark; Petrini, Carlo; K. Sitati, Gladys; M. Zocchi, Dauro (UoEm, 2024-10-17)

  am firmly convinced that our most urgent task is to protect biodiversity as the foundation of our food system. Many local crop varieties are dis- appearing and the widespread use of chemicals in agriculture ...

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