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Effect of cultivation on soil moisture content in University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2020)
Soil moisture is one of the major components of soil fertility. It plays a key role in the growth of
plants. A clear indication of soil water significance to plants. To achieve high farm productivity,
plants will require ...
Bacteria Isolated from Lake Magadi Soil with Potential for Utilization of Different Substrates
(University of Embu, 2020)
There is a wide distribution of soda lakes in the world, but most are found in arid and semi-arid
areas. Soda lakes contain high salt concentration with a high pH. This study was done in Lake
Magadi, located in the ...
Effect of soil PH on distribution of soil organisms
(University of Embu, 2020)
Soil pH is a very influential variable in soil. The degree of acidity and alkalinity of soil
determines the type and number of soil organisms present in the soil. Presence of soil
organisms is important because it improves ...
Effects of mulching on soil moisture content in the maize plantation of the University of Embu
(University of Embu, 2020)
Conservation of soil moisture content in Kenya requires improvement of agricultural practices which
translates to improvement of yield per unit area of land. Besides poor soil nutrients status, water is a
limiting factor ...