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KARI Kitale Centre publications for 2009
Papers in refereed journals
• Wambani, H., E.M. Nyambati and M. Kamidi. 2008. Evaluation of legumes as components of soil nutrient management for Kale production. African Journal of Horticultural Science 1:91-99
• B.S. Vivek, O.M. Odongo, J. Njuguna, J. Imanywoha, G. Birigwa; A. Diallo, K. Pixley (2009). Diallel analysis of grain yield and resistance to seven diseases of 12 African maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines. Euphytica published online 8 July 2009
• Nyambati E.M., J.G. Mureithi, C.K.K. Gachene and J.N. Gitari. 2006. Managing green manure legumes for improved maize production in Kenyan highlands. p. 61-81. In: J.G. Mureithi, C.K.K. Gachene, J.W. Wamuongo and M. Eilitta (eds.). Enhancing agricultural productivity in East Africa: Development and up-scaling of green manure legume technologies in Kenya. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-879-71-4.
• Muinga R.W., D.M.G. Njarui and E.M. Nyambati. 2006. Green manure legumes for improved ruminant nutrition. p. 235-249. In: J.G. Mureithi, C.K.K. Gachene, J.W. Wamuongo and M. Eilitta (eds.). Enhancing agricultural productivity in East Africa: Development and up-scaling of green manure legume technologies in Kenya. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 9966-879-71-4.
• Wanjekeche, E. and E.L. Keya, 1995. Utilization of fresh cassava and sweet potato pulps in cake making. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 33: 237-248.
• Wanjekeche, E. Wakasa V. and J.G. Mureithi, 2003. Effect of germination, alkaline and acid soaking and boiling on the nutritional value of mature and immature Mucuna (Mucuna pririens) bean. Tropical and sub tropical Agroecosystems, Vol.2-3 pp.183.
• Keya, E.L and Wanjekeche E. 1997. Effect of pulp processing variables on cassava and sweet potato cakes quality. Journal of Food Technology in Africa. Vol.2 No.2 PP 44- 49.
• Wanyama J M., Mose, L. O., Rono, S. C., Masinde A. A.O., Kariuki, N., 2010., Determinants of Fertilizer Use and Soil Erosion Control Measures in Maize Based Production System in Trans Nzoia, Kenya Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research (FORTHCOMING).
• Wanyama J M., Nyambati E. M , Mose L. O, Mutoko C. M.., Wanyonyi, W. M, Wanjekeche E1, and Rono, S. C, 2010., Assessing Impact of soil management technologies on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods in north western Kenya African Journal of Agricultural research August 2010 (FORTHCOMINGAugust issue 2010).
• Khan Z. R., Midega C., Wanyama J. M., Amudavi, D. M., Pichar, J., 2009. Pickett, Integration of edible beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) into push-pull technology for the control of stem borer and striga in based cropping farming systems Crop protection journal doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2009.05.014
• Amudavi, D. A., Khan, Z. R., Wanyama, J. M., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J.,Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. 2008. Evaluation of farmers’ field days as a dissemination tool for push-pull technology in Western Kenya accepted in Crop Protection journal Vol. 27
• Wanyama, J. M., F. N. Muyekho, Masinde A. A O., D. T. Cheruiyot, J. Odongo, M. Ojowi and R. Okeyo, 2003. Factors Influencing Adoption of Pastures and Fodders among Smallholder Subsistence Farmers in Selected Sites of West Kenya. In Tropical Grassland journal (2003) volume 37, 000-000.
• Muyekho, F. N. J. M. Wanyama, and L. O. Mose. (2000), Socio Economic Implication of Improved Forage Species In Smallholder Farmers In Kenya East African Agricultural And Forestry Journal. Vol. 65. Nos. 1 and 2. Proceedings Of The Land And Water Management Conference, 15th-18 Nov. 1999, Nairobi Kenya. July-October 1999. pp. 167-175.
• Khan, Z. R., Amudavi, D. M., Midega, C. A. O., Wanyama, J. M., and Pickette, J. A., 2008. Farmer’s perception of ‘push-pull’ technology for stemborer and striga weed control in smallholder farming systems in western Kenya. Crop protection journal. Crop Protection 27 (2008) 976–987
• Khan, Z.R., Midega, C.A.O., Njuguna, E.M., Amudavi, D.M.,Wanyama, J.M., Pickett, J.A., 2008c. Economic performance of push-pull technology for stemborer and Striga weed control in smallholder farming systems. Crop Prot. 27, 1084–1097.
• De Jaeger, A., F. M. Kariuki, Matiri, M., Odendo, J. M. Wanyama.1998. Monitoring Nutrient Flows and Performance In African Farming Systems (NUTMON). Iv. Linking nutrient balance and economic performance in 3 Districts in Kenya. In Agriculture ecosystems and environmental journal. 71 (1998 (81-92)
• Khan, Z.R., Amudavi, D.M., Midega, C.A.O., Wanyama, J.M., Pickett, J.A., 2008b.Farmers’ perceptions of a ‘push–pull’ technology for control of cereal stemborers and Striga weed in Western Kenya. Crop Prot. 27, 976–987.
Papers in conference proceedings
The following papers were presented during the 11th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference, 10-14 Nov. 2008.
• D.O. Ligeyo, S.Gudu, G.A. Ombakho, P. Obura, J.R. Okalebo and C.O. Otieno. Nutrient solution screening of Kenyan and exotic maize inbred lines for tolerance to aluminium toxicity. A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• G.A. Ombakho, J.M. Ngeny, D.O. Ligeyo and E.O. Sikinyi. Open pollinated maize varieties’ performance, stability and adaptability in the moist transitional and highlands mega environments of Kenya/ A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• J.M. Wanyama, L.O. Mose, S.C. Rono, C.M. Mutoko, and J. Chesoro. Socio-economic factors influencing rural households to access credit for agricultural purposes: A case of Trans Nzoia District, Kenya/ A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• T. K. Kwambai and J. M Wanyama. Survey of banana production in the North Rift Valley of Kenya. A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• M.C. Mutoko, C.N. Ritho, J.K.A. Benhin and O. L. E. Mbatia. Soil management and technical efficiency of small-scale maize farmers in northwestern Kenya. A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• M. Wanyonyi, J. Wanyama, G.A. Ombakho, D.O. Ligeyo and S. Rono. Gender perception in the selection of newly released highland maize varieties/ A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• J.M. Wanyama, C. Nkonge, L.O. Mose, A. Serem, Rev Kariuki, S.C. Rono, A.A. Masinde, Mwarey and Murithi. Maize productivity and influencing factors: Case of Trans Nzoia District. A poster presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• Anastacia, A. O. Masinde., Thomas, K. Kwambai, and Hilda, N. Wambani. Preliminary results on evaluation of tomato variety performance . A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
• T. Mwangi, R. Onyango, M. Kamidi, M.Wanyonyi, J. Barkutwo and K. Ndung’u. Evaluation of inorganic fertilizers with a broad base of nutrients for maize production in North West Kenya/ A paper presented in KARI Biennial conference held in November 2008 in Nairobi, Kenya
Workshops
• Commercialization of nutritionally enhanced maize products in Kenya project inaugurated by G.A. Ombakho et al., took place at EAST College, Embu between 19th and 22nd March 2008.
• Breeding maize for tolerance to acid soils of Kenya by Dr D. Ligeyo, 25-27th June, 2008 Kisumu, Kenya.
Technical bulletins, pamphlets and leaflets
Technical Bulletins
• Use of botanicals for pest control by Mulaa et al. 2008
• Banana production and management by Kwambai et al . 2008
Farmer leaflets
• Maize research for Kenyan Highlands Compiled by G.A. Ombakho and D. Ligeyo. 2008
• Napier stunting disease by M. Mulaa et al. 2008
• Vegetable Nursery Establishment: General guidelines Compiled by Kwambai T.K., Masinde, A.A and Wambani H. 2008
• Tissue Culture Bananas: A successful Biotechnology application in the North Rift Kenya Compiled by T. K. Kwambai, A. A. Masinde and H. Wambani. 2008
• Hay Making By F.N. Lusweti. 2008
• Feeding Mucuna to increase soil fertility and milk yield By E.M. Nyambati. 2008