Conference Organising Committee
Abbreviations and Accronyms
SESSION 1: OPENING CEREMONY
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Opening Speech
Keynote Address
POSTER SESSION 1
Case for agricultural
mechanisation and a home-grown agricultural machinery industry in Kenya
M.F. Oduori.
Prevalence
of microbial contaminants in dairy concentrates in Nairobi peri-urban
area
J.N. Kariuki, J.K. Gathumbi, J.M.K. Muia, J.K. Nguru and P.W. Mugo
Use of milk progesterone
profiles to determine causes of reproductive deficiencies in Friesian
dairy cows
A.I. Hoka, D. Indetie, Z. Ng'ang'a and M. Gicheru
Barley ß-glucan:
a functional food component?
A. Faraj, T. Vasanthan and R. Hoover
Challenges of
improving dairy productivity on the smallholders in high altitude areas
of Nyandarua and the opportunities of growing herbaceous legumes
J.W Kiragu, T. A. Onyango, B. N. Mitaru, F.B. Lukibisi, J.Kinyua and
N.Munene
Effect of age and time
of day on neonatal piglet behaviour under intensive management system
K. Changwony, E.N. Njoka, P. Odunga and J.K. Musyoka
Factors associated
with daily weight gain of calves in maasai pastoral systems in Kajiado
District, Kenya
S.K. Karimi, J.J. McDermottb, G.K.Gitauc,, B. McDermott, J.M. Gathuma,
R.N. Kinuthia
Rural leather tanning
as a potential livelihood option for settled pastoral households: The
case of Laisamis Imani Women group in Marsabit District, Kenya
F.O. Wayua., M. Ngutu, B. Nyamori and A. Kagunyu
Efficiency of
blocking based on contour and ideal block size in randomised complete
block design in on-farm experiments
S.C. Amboga, T. Karanja and J. Ngugi
Effect of
different spatial arrangements on yield of maize and different bean
varieties in North Rift Kenya
K.W. Ndung'u, T. Kwambai, J. Barkutwo, E. Wanjekeche, J. Mulati, E.
Nyambati, M. Mutoko, M. Wanyonyi and M. Kifuko
Statistical
assessment of apple production in Nyandarua District of Kenya
S.B. Wepukhulu, J.K. Njuguna, M.W. Kamau and C.W. Gathambiri
Statistical
determination of factors influencing customer satisfaction with research
technologies in the Kenyan sugar industry
F.W. Kahora, N.W. Wawire and P.M. Wachira
Effect of 2, 4-d
levels on callus induction of leaf and stem explants of 5 local farmer-preferred
sweet potato varieties in Kenya
B. Bett, J. Machuka, S.T. Gichuki, and E. Ateka
Diversity among
Perilla spp. using polymorphism detected by AFLP
J.M. Wamaitha, V.W. Gatheru , T. Nagamine , E.M. Ateka, S.M. Githiri
and J. Songa, M. Nitta
Optimisation
of parameters for agrobacterium-mediated transformation of sweet potato
W. Njagi I , S.T. Gichuki, C. Macharia , J. Machuka and G.M. Muluvi
Propagation of high
quality planting materials of vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) through tissue
culture
A.M. Njoroge, L. Gitonga , E. Mutuma, L. Mimano, C. Macharia, L. Wasilwa,
S. Muli, P. Kiuru and A. Mungai
Arresting the scourge
of Striga in sorghum by combining the strengths of Marker-Assisted Backcrossing
and Farmer-Participatory selection
Z.K. Gitau, E.C. Ngugi, R.W. Musyoki and J.G. Geth
Effect of
insecticide use on sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) pollination and yield,
in Makueni District, Eastern Kenya
M.L. Oronje , J. Nderitu, G.. Nyamasyo
Effect of root
rot pathogens and fungicide seed treatment on nodulation in food grain
legumes
J.W. Muthomi, P.E. Otieno, G.N. Chemining'wa and J.H. Nderitu
Stunting disease
on napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum): A field evaluation of germplasm
for yield and resistance/tolerance in western Kenya
FN Muyekho, E Onginjo, CM Lusweti, J. Nandasaba, M Mulaa and W Kiiya
Standardisation
of methodology for estimating populations of red spider mites in rose
flower crop
J .J. Anyango
Evaluation of merlin
75% wg as pre- to early post emergence herbicide in the Sugar Industry
in Kenya
J.K. Rono, P.K. Chebos, P.W. Toywa, J. Mutonyi, C. Kirui
Assessment of
yield loss due to sugarcane smut (Ustilago scitaminea) infection in
Kenya
H.S. Nzioki and J.E. Jamoza
Feeding preferences
of the epilachnid beetle Chnootriba similis thunberg on maize hybrids
and the effect on grain yield
R.K. Tuey and G.R. Port
Molecular detection
and variability of Banana Streak Virus isolates in Kenya
L. Karanja, A. Wangai, G. Harper, J. Stanley and R.S. Pathak
Investigating seed
dormancy and developing an appropriate germination testing protocol
for Eragrostis humicola Napper, E. macilenta (A. rich.) Steud, E. superba
peyr. and E. tenella Roem and Schult
D.O. Nyamongo, P. Wambugu and K. Rao
The impact of
growing advanced generation of improved maize varieties on maize yield
in mid altitude areas
C. Muriithi, M. Gethi, F.Kihanda, C.J. Mutinda and S. Amboga
Effect of seedbed
types on performance of sweet potato in semi-arid eastern Kenya
C.M. Githunguri, J.K. Ng'ang'a, L. Mutuku and Y.N. Migwa
Effect of seedbed
types on performance of cassava in semi-arid eastern Kenya
C.M. Githunguri, J. K. Ng'ang'a, L. Mutuku and Y. N. Migwa
Farmer evaluated
and selected cassava cultivars in semi-arid setting of Kangundo
C.M. Githunguri, C.C.K. Ariithi and Y.N. Migwa
Preliminary, advanced
and national performance sorghum trials: Testing for yield and components
in semi-arid eastern Kenya
R.K. Maswili, A.N. Njaimwe, C.Githuguri and N.Mangale
Evaluation of medium
duration pigeonpea for traits of agronomic importance and insect pest
damage in the semi-arid eastern Kenya
R. Karimi, P. Okwiri, T. Mwangi, D. Karanja and J. Mutisya
Manipulating
seed rate to optimise bean yield in traditional mixed crop culture
C.N. Macharia, and M.C. Shiluli
Effect of temperature,
maturity and geographical location on the ?- carotene and total carotenoid
content of some mango (Mangifera indica) cultivars grown in Kenya
P.N. Muoki, A.O. Makokha, C.A. Onyango and N.K.O. Ojijo
Status of avocado
production in Kenya
L.A. Wasilwa, J.K. Njuguna, E.N. Okoko and G.W. Watani
Growth partitioning
in potted orange (Citrus sinensis) budlings as influenced by shade intensity,
watering frequency and fertigation nitrogen concentration
J.C. Buigutt, C.K.Ndungu and W.Kariuki
Variation of
plant tissue nutrient content as boll discolouration advances in mobydick
flowers
D.M. Gikaara, E.M. Kamau, D.G. Nduati
Status of African
leafy vegetables production in Yatta Division, Machakos District Kenya
B. Ndungu, C. Gathambiri, G. King'ara
Evaluation of
introduced snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) varieties for adaptability
and pod quality
A..M.. Ndegwa, M..N. Muchui, S.M.. Wachiuri, J.N. Kimamira
Evaluation of
introduced superior banana cultivars at Thika in Central Kenya
J. Njuguna, F. Nguthi, S. Wepukhulu, F. Wambugu, D. Gitau and M. Karuoya
Evaluation of
elite tomato varieties in the semi-arid regions of eastern Kenya
R. Musyoki, F. Omari and T. Mwangi
Prolonging avocado
shelf life using ethylene synthesis inhibitor, 1-methylcyclopropene
B.K. Chegeh, C.N. Waturu, S.B. Wepukhulu, and J.N. Mbaka
POSTER SESSION 2
Effect of drying
on the quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.) slices
C.W. Gathambiri, C.N. Karanja and S.N. Kiiru
Evaluation of
post-harvest characteristics of mango (Mangifera indica L) fruit varieties
C.W. Gathambiri, M.N. Muchui, J.K. Njuguna, S.B. Wepukhulu, S.N. Kiiru,
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Application of
information communication technologies in developing a national livestock
marketing information system for Kenya
G. Kariuki and R. Kaitho
Sorghum responses
inorganic fertiliser and farmyard manure in Kenya
M.W. Gateri, A.W. Muriuki and S.M. Kanyanjua
Assessment of
the effects of irrigation methods on crop performance in Nguruman Irrigation
Scheme, Kajiado District
E.M. Muya, G.N.Gachini, P.M. Maingi and B.K. Waruru
Effect of rhizobia
inoculation and starter-N on nodulation and yield of grain legumes
G.N. Chemining'wa, S.W.M. Theuri and J.W. Muthomi
Impact of rhizobium
and phosphate fertilizers in enhancing legume production in Mbeere District
in Kenya using farmer field school approach
L.N.Gachimbi, D.D. Onduru, F.N. Muchena, A. de Jager, G.N. Gachini and
S.N. Obanyi
Evaluation
of legumes as cover crops for soil and weed management in smallholder
coffee cropping systems in Central Kenya
J.M Maina, M.W.K Mburu, J.G Mureithi, C.K.K Gachene, J.N Mburu
Turkana sorghum
germplasm response to pre and post-flowering moisture stress
B.M. Kanyenji
Effects of
liming, organic and inorganic fertilizers on yield of maize in Western
Kenya
D.S. Mbakaya , J.O. Odenya, C. Njeru and J. Luteya
Effect of combining
organic and inorganic fertilizers on yield of cabbage in a cabbage legume
rotation
A.A. Masinde, P.O. Omolo and P. Ngure
Assessment
of water harvesting and fertilizer application on maize performance
in semi-arid areas of Lake Victoria Basin in Kenya
O. Omolo, C.O.Othieno, J.R.Okalebo, M.J. Kipsat and K.O. Okach
Effects of inorganic
fertilisers and farmyard manure on shoot dry weight, tuber dry weight
and tuber yield of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
M.P. Powon, J.N. Aguyoh and V. Mwaja
Biological control
of water hyacinth: A case study of Lake Victoria Kenya
K. Mwende and S. Njoka
Integrated nutrient
management strategies for the rehabilitation of degraded soils in Kisii
District
A.W. Nzabi, N. Kidula and E. Mutai
The effect of
plant density and soil fertility regimes on seed cotton (Gossypium hirstum)
yield
A.H Ogola, R.M Opondo, G. Omuga and H. Malaya
Exploring
the diversity richness of 62 accessions of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris
L.) on five agronomic traits
B.M. Kivuva, J.G. Kamau, C.K. Sang'anyi and J.I. Kamau
Effects of
method of harvesting, storage container type and duration on seed germination
of four rangeland grasses
W. N. Mnene, W.N. Ekaya, J.I. Kinyamario and J. Hanson
Strategic testing
and promotion of new maize cultivars in Western Kenya
J. Maina, E. Nyamwaya and E. Mukhwana
Net present value
analysis to assess the economic consequences of changing farming systems
in the upper catchment of the River Njoro watershed
T. Krupnik, M.W. Jenkins, Siân Mooney and E.K. Bett
Farmer perceptions,
choice and adoption of soil management technologies in maize-based farming
systems of Malawi
A.M. Kabuli and Phiri Mar
KARI Centre
level priority setting: A synthesis
D W. Kilambya, F.W. Maina, L. Muhammad, J. Ndubi and F.M. Murithi
Progress,
challenges and prospects of participatory research and gender analysis
in Kenya's Agricultural Research System: Case of KARI institutional
change
D.J.W. Nyongesa and J. Ngugi
Towards the
promotion of food security and gender equity: The case of Samburu Wings
of Mercy in Samburu District
J.M.Ndubi, G.M Karanja and T. Lanyasunya
Productivity
enhancement and welfare gains and their determinants on smallholdings
in south Western Kenya
L. Muhammad, P.G.A. Omanga, R. Apamo and W.M. Mulinge
Determinants
of fertilizer use at farm level: a case study of small-scale farmers
in Nakuru District
P. K. Kaburu
Training needs
assessment in three OMP benchmark Districts in Kenya
A.O. Esilaba, N.K.R. Musimba, A. N. Kathuku, P. Kaburu, L, Wekesa, W.
Ego, M. Okoti, G. A. Keya, J.N. Kigomo, C. Ikutwa, G. A. Olukoye, G.M.
Muturi and H. K. Cheruiyot
Correlation
of SFM practices and wealth endowment in classification of smallholder
farming systems in Central Kenya
J.M. Macharia, S.K. Kimani, L.N. Kimenye, R.A. Nyikal and J. Ramisch
Assessing the
adoption and diffusion of climbing beans in Embu District
J. Ouma, J. Oduol and J.N. Muthamia
The role of
second order associations in sustaining community-based groups: the
case of farmer field school networks in Western Kenya
T. N. Karanja-Lumumba, J.M. Njuki , S.K. Kaaria and S.N. Wanjekeche
Adoption and impact
of improved cassava varieties in Western Kenya
M. Odendo, S. Abele, H. Obiero, P. Ntawuruhanga
Participatory
on-farm technology testing: the suitability of augmented design
M.A. Mudeheri and H.M. Obiero
Assessment
of attendance in two farmer field school models for scaling-up nutrient
management technologies in Western Kenya
C.M. Njeru, A.E Okwuosa and D.S. Mbakaya
Institutions
for irrigation water management and use: A comprative analysis of the
Perkerra and Kerio River Basins
J.C. Mulindo, W. Chepkonga and T. Chepkonga
Assessing the
impact of sweet potato production and utilisation technologies on food
security in north rift region
C.S. Rono, J.M. Wanyama, L.O. Mose, C. M. Mutoko, C.M. Lusweti, E. Wanjekeche
and B. Wachiye
Survey on
potential crop-livestock integration and nutrient management in farming
systems of West Kenya
J. Nandasaba, F.N. Muyeko , J.M. Wanyama, J. Miriti , K. Ndungu, C.M.
Lusweti, I.E.M. Nyambati, T. Mwangi, D.T. Cheruiyot, J.N. Kamau and
J. Kabirizi
Quality and
market access: The case of green beans
N.M. Muthoka, M.W. Kamau and A.M. Ndegwa
Enhancing technology
adoption through competitive learning grants: experiences of the ATIRI
in Coastal Kenya
K.K. Lewa, R.W. Muinga and D.M. Mwamachi
Assessing
the impact and uptake of Integrated Bean Pest and Disease Management
Technologies (IPDM) in the Kisii mandate region
D. Andima and J. Ogecha
Assessment of
avocado production in Embu, Kirinyaga and Muranga Districts of Kenya
S.B. Wepukhulu, J.K. Njuguna, M.W. Kamau and B.K. Chegeh
Cassava-grain
legume inter-crop: Its feasibility and implications on household food
security in Kenya
A. Gichangi, M.P.D. Maina, D.K. Lelgut, M.G. Kinyua, E. Macharia, J.
Kamwaga, J. Kamundia and J. Luvonga 421
Understanding
sustainable livelihood context in semi-arid eastern Kenya
Kavoi, J.
Closing Speech: Dr. Romano M. Kiome, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
Appendix I: Paper and Project Evaluation Report
Executive Summary
Appendix II: Winners at the Tenth Biennial Scientific Conference
List of Participants