Fusarium head blight (FHB) is an economically important disease of wheat, which causes reduction in grain yield both quantitatively through reduced seed weight and qualitatively by contaminating grains with mycotoxins. The effect of cropping systems on accumulation of FHB inocula in crop residues...
Njeru, N.K.
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Muthomi, J.W.
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Mutegi, C.K.
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Wagacha, J.M.
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[Effect of cropping systems on accumulation of Fusarium head blight of wheat Inocula in crop residues and soils]
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Effect of cropping systems on accumulation of Fusarium head blight of wheat Inocula in crop residues and soils
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is an important disease of small grain cereals. This study assessed the incidence and severity of FHB of wheat at hard dough stage, and levels of deoxynivalenol and T2-toxin at harvest by direct competitive enzyme linked immuno-sorbent assay. Wheat ears were randomly sa...
Wagacha, J.M.
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Njeru, N.K.
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Okumu, O.O.
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Muthomi, J.W.
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Mutegi, C.K.
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[Occurrence of Fusarium head blight of wheat and associated mycotoxins in Narok and Nakuru Counties, Kenya]
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Occurrence of Fusarium head blight of wheat and associated mycotoxins in Narok and Nakuru Counties, Kenya
Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important export vegetable crop, produced mainly by small to medium scale farmers under various disease constraints. Disease resistant varieties can reduce reliance on fungicides, and enhance the capacities of smallholder farmers to meet the stringent Europ...
Wahome, S.W.
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Kimani, P.M.
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Muthomi, J.W.
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Narla, R.D.
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Buruchara, Robin A.
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[Multiple disease resistance in snap bean genotypes in Kenya]
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Multiple disease resistance in snap bean genotypes in Kenya
Maize, a staple food in many African countries including Kenya, is often contaminated by toxic and carcinogenic fungal secondary metabolites such as aflatoxins and fumonisins. This study evaluated the potential use of a low-cost, multi-spectral sorter in identification and removal of aflatoxin- a...
Brachiaria grass is one of the most important tropical forages native to Africa. It is adapted to drought and low fertility soils, and known for palatability and high-quality biomass production, and thus improves livestock productivity. Due to these desirable attributes, Brachiaria grass has beco...
Uzayisenga, Bellancile
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Mutimura, Mupenzi
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Muthomi, J.W.
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Mwang'ombe, A.W.
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Ghimire, Sita R.
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[Emerging disease challenges to sustainable production of Brachiaria grass in Rwanda]
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Emerging disease challenges to sustainable production of Brachiaria grass in Rwanda
Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat causes quantitative and qualitative reduction in yield. Cultivar resistance is the most effective method of managing the disease. This study evaluated the resistance of wheat germplasm currently available in Kenya to Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol (DON...
Okumu, O.O.
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Muthomi, J.W.
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Mutegi, C.K.
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Wagacha, J.M.
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[Resistance of Kenyan wheat germplasm to Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol contamination]
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Resistance of Kenyan wheat germplasm to Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol contamination
Uzayisenga, Bellancile
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Mutimura, Mupenzi
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Muthomi, J.W.
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Mwang'ombe, A.W.
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Ghimire, Sita R.
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[Emerging disease challenges to sustainable production of Brachiaria grass in Rwanda]
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Emerging disease challenges to sustainable production of Brachiaria grass in Rwanda