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Assessing Pastoralists’ Water Scarcity Coping Mechanisms during Drought in Mbeere South, Embu County (University of Embu, 2017)This study investigated the impacts of water scarcity on the livestock production systems and the coping mechanisms adopted by pastoralists in Mbeere South, Embu County. Multiple data sources, including socioeconomic ...
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(University of Embu, 2017-04)Kenya is a water scarce country. Over time the struggle for water and its resources has increased leading to water shortages and increased tariffs. This is majorly attributed to climate change which has depleted some of ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Agriculture as the backbone of the Kenya’s economy relies heavily on environmental resources. Therefore, for Kenya to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental conservation must be enhanced through ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Agriculture as the backbone of the Kenya’s economy relies heavily on environmental resources. Therefore, for Kenya to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental conservation must be enhanced through ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)Mycotoxin contamination in maize is a major occurrence that curtail optimal earnings and the quality of maize in Kirimari Ward, Embu County. Contamination of maize often occurs as a result of the maize ear rot diseases. ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)angelands are areas in which the indigenous vegetation is predominantly grasses, grass-like plants, shrubs and arranged as a natural ecosystem. Rangelands degradation means the reduction in the rank and status of general ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)The issue of water scarcity and its impact on small-holder farmers is a reality in many developing countries including Kenya. With high population geared in rural areas most people depend on agriculture for livelihood. ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Kale production in many parts of the world is mainly faced by the challenge of pests and diseases. Aphids are a major concern because they make the kales unsightly, reduce their quality, and vector several diseases. ...
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(University of Embu, 2018)Deforestation of ecosystems is a major aspect of rapid ecological and climatic change globally. Kenya faces the risk of unproductive land due to deforestation. Water scarcity amongst other impacts of deforestation such ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Species introductions of anthropogenic origins are a major aspect of rapid ecological change globally. The increase in human population has led to increased rangeland disturbances and hence the rapid spread of alien ...
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Assessment of the Impacts of Invasive Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia stricta) on Laikipia Rangelands (University of Embu, 2019)Prickly pear cactus was introduced into Africa during the colonial days as an ornamental plant. Presently, it has widely spread in the Kenyan rangelands and has become a major problem to the tropical countries, especially ...
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(University of Embu, 2018)Natural forests in Kenyan are important national assets that play critical roles in the economy while offering a range of ecological services. The early assault on natural forests involved clearing thousands of hectares ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Water scarcity have become rampant worldwide especially in ASAL, s due to climate change and increased population where about two billion people live in water scarce areas. Efforts to alleviate water scarcity have born no ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)Kale (Brassica oleraceae var acephala), commonly known as sukumawiki, is a crop that belongs to the Brassicas family. The crop is highly nutritious containing high levels of vitamins, minerals and brain-boosting ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)The study aimed at identifying the appropriate mitigation measures to curb water shortage at Kiritiri area in Mbeere Sub County. The study purposed to identify the causes deteriorating the water resources hence leading to ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)esame is a valuable source of vegetable oil. In spite the importance of this crop, little information is available on the infestation of this crop by Ralstonia solanacearum the pathogen that causes bacterial wilt in ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the major vegetables grown in Kenya as a commercial crop. Since the crop is susceptible to many pests and diseases greenhouse production under irrigation is more popular than ...
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(University of Embu, 2017)Water quality deterioration has become a worldwide problem in the recent years. Understanding the causes of this deterioration will help in prevention and remediation of the water quality deterioration. This project aimed ...
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(University of Embu, 2019)Rice is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya coming third after maize and wheat. It forms a very important diet for majority of Kenyans and is the source of livelihood in the Mwea region, Kenya. The demand for ...
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(University of Embu, 2018)Weeds are major biological constraint influencing bean production. Poor agronomic practices such as lack of effective weed control methods are the major cause of poor yields in beans Yield of dry bean can be reduced ...
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