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Autor:
Jingjie Hao, Ying Yang, Stephanie Futrell, Elizabeth A. Kelly, Claire M. Lorts, Baloua Nebie, Steven Runo, Jinliang Yang, Sophie Alvarez, Jesse R. Lasky, Daniel P. Schachtman
Publikováno v:
Phytobiomes Journal, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 339-351 (2023)
Strigolactones are a group of small molecules that play critical roles in plant developmental processes and root biotic interactions. Strigolactones are agronomically important due to their role as a signal for the germination of a parasitic weed (St
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f46ed29712ae40f6b1346015ff63f560
Autor:
Felix Matheri, Anne Kelly Kambura, Maina Mwangi, Nehemiah Ongeso, Edward Karanja, Noah Adamtey, Elias Kihara Mwangi, Edwin Mwangi, Chrysantus Tanga, Martha Wangu Musyoka, Steven Runo
Publikováno v:
BMC Microbiology, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2023)
Abstract Background Thermophilic composting is a promising method of sanitizing pathogens in manure and a source of agriculturally important thermostable enzymes and microorganisms from organic wastes. Despite the extensive studies on compost prokary
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f9cd435e97534304bd8000f67af3ebbf
Autor:
Maureen Adhiambo Ong'onge, Inusa Jacob Ajene, Steven Runo, Bonoukpoé Mawuko Sokame, Fathiya Mbarak Khamis
Publikováno v:
Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 11, Pp e21465- (2023)
Tuta absoluta feeds on solanaceous plants with preference on tomato. Management of the pest is mostly with chemical insecticides. This study identified insecticide resistant populations and predicted resistance to insecticides. Insecticide resistance
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c173a435c75545ee88eb378e496640a2
Publikováno v:
Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 11, Pp e22122- (2023)
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.), a widely cultivated food and medicinal plant native to the world's subtropics and tropics, is a Cucurbitaceae rich in carotenoids. However, the low seed germination frequency and progeny variability associated w
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/39112948e0344b5487b129830ce93980
Autor:
Joel Masanga, Richard Oduor, Amos Alakonya, Mathew Ngugi, Patroba Ojola, Emily S. Bellis, Steven Runo
Publikováno v:
Plants, People, Planet, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 182-193 (2022)
Societal Impact Statement Eastern Africa is currently infested with dodders—highly invasive vines that threaten agriculture and biodiversity. We describe historical and ecological factors that have potentially shaped dodder invasion in this region.
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/95eea831aa2f42d1b4170128f9498ccf
Autor:
Felix Matheri, Anne Kelly Kambura, Maina Mwangi, Edward Karanja, Noah Adamtey, Kennedy Wanjau, Edwin Mwangi, Chrysantus Mbi Tanga, David Bautze, Steven Runo
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 5, p e0286320 (2023)
Thermophilic composting is a promising soil and waste management approach involving diverse micro and macro-organisms, including eukaryotes. Due to sub-optimal amounts of nutrients in manure, supplemental feedstock materials such as Lantana camara, a
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8ee0eba9f8754fe8b417076f6d801790
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 18, Iss 1, p e0269035 (2023)
Early blight (EB) caused by Alternaria solani is one of the most devastating tomato diseases in Kenya and is most often managed by application of synthetic fungicides. However, there have been reports from farmers about the declining efficacy of some
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/81d31317eb6147099ef134b68ef33025
Autor:
Sharon Mwagira-Maina, Steven Runo, Lucy Wachira, Stanley Kitur, Sarah Nyasende, Brigid Kemei, Eric Ochomo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Charles Mbogo, Luna Kamau
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
Abstract Background Molecular diagnostic tools have been incorporated in insecticide resistance monitoring programmes to identify underlying genetic basis of resistance and develop early warning systems of vector control failure. Identifying genetic
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/cdea100471b94eb2b5eb4a48a7de25f1
Autor:
Jacinta Kavuluko, Magdaline Kibe, Irine Sugut, Willy Kibet, Joel Masanga, Sylvia Mutinda, Mark Wamalwa, Titus Magomere, Damaris Odeny, Steven Runo
Publikováno v:
BMC Plant Biology, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2021)
Abstract Background Sorghum yields in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are greatly reduced by parasitic plants of the genus Striga (witchweed). Vast global sorghum genetic diversity collections, as well as the availability of modern sequencing technologies,
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/aa0118859e6d4b3aa79bfb1efa6a8e7e
Autor:
Leena Tripathi, Kanwarpal S. Dhugga, Valentine O. Ntui, Steven Runo, Easter D. Syombua, Samwel Muiruri, Zhengyu Wen, Jaindra N. Tripathi
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Genome Editing, Vol 4 (2022)
Sustainable intensification of agriculture in Africa is essential for accomplishing food and nutritional security and addressing the rising concerns of climate change. There is an urgent need to close the yield gap in staple crops and enhance food pr
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/704e357e4e184175aa0cba789b3cc970