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 ...

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. ...

Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) is an annual legume and an important crop for human nutrition. It is a major source of protein, vitamin, and calorie provision in the world. The crop originated from South America and ...

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 ...

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 ...

The government of Kenya has made a deliberate effort to market livestock raised by pastoralists through trade liberalization. However, this has not born much fruits since livestock off-taking is still low leading to meat ...

Rangelands are under constant threat of continuously being degraded due to factors such as; increased population, overgrazing, overexploitation of natural resources and climate change. This research aimed at investigating ...