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Agro-morphological and nutritional Characterization of horned melon Accessions from selected agro-ecological Zones in kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-10-26)
African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore, to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there ...
Application of water quality index to assess water quality in river chania, kiambu county, kenya
(UoEm, 2020-10-15)
Human-related activities are known to have deleterious effects on the water quality of aquatic ecosystems globally. However, there is limited information on the impact of similar perturbations in tropical regions, especially ...
Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely
been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards
national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ...
Characterization of Smallholder Farming Systems And Greenhouse Gas Emissions Simulation From Maize Cropping System in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
The influence of soil fertility management technologies on crop production has widely
been researched in Tharaka-Nithi County. However, data on their contribution towards
national greenhouse gas budget is scanty. This ...
Agro-Morphological and Nutritional Characterization of Horned Melon Accessions from Selected Agro-Ecologicalzones in Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12)
African horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) is an indigenous crop belonging to the
family Cucurbitaceae. The crop has been neglected despite its high potential. Therefore,
to conserve the biodiversity of this crop, there ...
Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to
population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming
effect. The available water resources have ...
Adsorptive Ability of Banana Stalks Biochar in Greywater Remediation for Reuse: A Case of University of Embu, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2020-02)
The global demand for fresh water resources has been increasing over the years due to population growth, urbanization, industrialization, climate change and the global warming effect. The available water resources have ...
Contributions of Anthropogenic Activities to Leaf Litter Decomposition in River Kapingazi, Embu County, Kenya
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Human activities have potential adverse effects on freshwater ecosystems, which sustain
a wide range of ecosystem services such as the provision of potable water, nutrient
cycling, and a habitat for organisms such as ...
Performance of Sorghum Hybrid Lines with Tannin Gene from Crosses between Gadam and Tannin Hard Coat Sorghum Varieties
(University of Embu, 2021-09)
Sorghum is a major staple food source in many African countries. In Kenya, it is
cultivated by small-scale farmers. Gadam sorghum is the common variety mainly
grown for brewing, manufacture of animal feeds and sorghum ...
Marker assisted Selection for resistance to bean common Mosaic Necrosis virus In French Bean cultivars in Kenya -
(UoEm, 2023-08)
Worldwide, commercial production of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is constrained by diseases, key among them being the bean common mosaic virus (BCMV) and bean common mosaic necrosis virus (BCMNV). These potyviruses ...