Land degradation, low soil fertility, limited moisture retention and climate variability continue to constrain green gram (Vigna radiata L.) production in smallholder farming systems in coastal Kenya. This study evaluated the effects of biochar, farmyard manure and Hydrogel on so...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i76183
Cotton growth performance in Kenya have declined over the years, with Kwale County being one of the areas that were once suitable for cotton farming experiencing serious setbacks with soil loss and reduced arable land due to enhanced mining activities. The aim of this study was t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65541
Cotton has historically played a vital role in Kenya’s agricultural economy, supporting smallholder farmers and supplying raw material for the textile industry. However, recent years have seen a troubling decline in cotton yields, threatening rural incomes and the sustainability...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65542
Mercy Kiende Muchomba, Esther Mwende Muindi, Jackson Muema Mulinge, Andrew Wekesa Wamukota, Florence Kadzo Kazungu, Omar Kiponda, Nick Okello & Geoffrey Wekesa·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2023
Though mining promotes global industrialization and economy, it disrupts natural ecosystem that calls for sustainable reclamation. A field study was conducted at Base titanium limited - Kwale County to investigate the potential of mined soils to support growth and yield of green...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183385
Florence Kadzo Kazungu, Esther Mwende Muindi, Jackson Muema Mulinge, Andrew Wekesa Wamukota, Mercy Kiende Muchomba, Nick Okello, Geoffrey Wekesa & Hamza Ahmed·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2023
Mining plays an important role in Kenyan Economic development through provision of employment, raw materials as well as foreign income. Despite the important role played by this sector, it is associated with land degradation, impacting food security. Closure of mines calls for re...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i163159
Green gram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek), also known as mung bean, is an important grain legume containing a high amount of digestible protein, amino acids, sugar, minerals, soluble dietary fibers, and vitamins. In Kenya, green gram production is done mainly by smallholder farmers f...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2023/v24i2520
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolar (L) Moench) is an important cereal crop grown in arid and semi-arid areas. It is ranked as the fifth key cereal crop globally and acts as a source of grain, animal feed, pasturage, fodder, fiber, fuel, bioethanol, alcoholic beverages as well as building m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i12744
Mining is an important economic activity globally that is associated with provision of raw materials, industrial growth, employment creation as well as degradation of natural ecosystems and agricultural land. A study was conducted at Base Titanium limited mining company to evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2023/v24i2524