Efficient nitrogen (N) management is critical for optimizing rice productivity, especially in nutrient-deficient soils of sub-Saharan Africa. A split-plot design with three replications was used, with rice variety as the main plot and nitrogen rate as the subplot. This study eval...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i95692
Background: A member of the Poaceae family, rice is utilised both for grain consumption and as forage or biomass for energy. It is one of the world’s most important cereal crops, serving as a staple food for over half of the global population. Aims: Identify high-yielding, stress...
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Research Article10.9734/jaeri/2025/v26i5698
Rice (Oryza sativa L.), is an important cereal crop grown within central, western and coast region of Kenya. Despite annual rice consumption being higher than maize (Kenya’s staple food), the country is unable to meet an annual demand of 0.55 million tons and depends on imports t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2021/v33i130406
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