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Publikováno v:
Biological Control. 90:92-95
Seedling damping-off disease caused by Pythium aphanidermatum is the most important seedling disease in tomato production in Kenya. The disease causes seedling losses of up to 30%. Greenhouse trials were conducted to evaluate the application of Bacil
Publikováno v:
Open Journal of Soil Science. :259-271
Tissue culture (TC) banana plantlets at the in vitro stage are delicate and devoid of microbes and nutrients that are essential for establishment and subsequent growth. Some microbes are known for function best under certain soil threshold levels of
Autor:
Thomas Dubois, M. Lule, D. Kisii, E. M. Kahangi, Daniel Coyne, J. Mugisha, S. Nkurunziza, J.C. Hobayo, Peter Mwaura, H. Kizito, Matin Qaim, Emily A. Ouma, Peter Mwirigi, Nassul Kabunga, P.J.A. van Asten, Y. Dusabe
Publikováno v:
Acta Horticulturae. :51-59
The use of tissue culture (TC) banana (Musa spp.) planting material is an effective method of providing pest and disease-free plants. Although there are many added benefits to using TC plants, the adoption of TC technology remains relatively low in E
Autor:
E. M. Kahangi, R. W. Mukhongo, E.K. Mwangi, Elijah Ateka, Justus M. Onguso, J.M. Jefwa, A.M. Kavoo Mwangi
Publikováno v:
Applied Soil Ecology. 64:152-162
The effect of inoculation of microorganisms-based commercial products on post-flask management and field establishment of tissue cultured (TC) banana plantlets was investigated. TC banana cv. Gros Michel plantlets were inoculated with Bacillus, mycor
Publikováno v:
Nematology. 15:101-107
The root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus goodeyi is a common pest of banana in Kenya, which results in significant yield losses. An emerging option for the management of banana nematodes includes the use of endophytic fungi, which cause no damage to the
Autor:
Turop Losenge, Bernard Vanluawe, Stephen M. Ichami, E. M. Kahangi, J.M. Jefwa, Joseph Mung’atu, Nteranya Sanginga, Wilson Ngului
Publikováno v:
Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 157:24-31
The status of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) farming systems was studied in central Kenya. Soils and roots were sampled from 50 farms. Mean colonization frequency and intensity of 56.9% and 36.8% signified prese
Autor:
M.N. Kairichi, S. T. Gichuki, L. N. Gitonga, Anne W. T. Muigai, E. M. Kahangi, Kamau Ngamau, B.W. Wanjala
Publikováno v:
Acta Horticulturae. :877-884
Macadamia is the most important nut crop in Kenya with an estimated annual production of about 13,510 metric tones with an estimated value of $ 4.8M. The cultivated macadamia is derived from two species; the rough-shelled M. tetraphylla and the smoot
SCREENHOUSE TRANSMISSION OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA FROM INFECTED TO NON-INFECTED ADULTS OF BANANA WEEVIL
Publikováno v:
Acta Horticulturae. :235-242
Laboratory studies have revealed great potential of entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana for use against the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, in banana. Adult banana weevils exposed to wet conidia of Beauveria bassiana suffered high mortal
Publikováno v:
Acta Horticulturae. :425-430
Growth patterns of plant crop of banana (Musa spp.) cultivars 'Grande Naine' and 'Williams' (AAA genome), grown in Maragwa, Central Kenya in 2006 and 2007, were determined to establish the best maturity indices to determine harvest time. The banana p
Publikováno v:
Acta Horticulturae. :305-312