Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major legume crop of global and national importance, contributing significantly to food security, nutritional diversity, and the livelihoods of households by providing essential dietary protein, minerals and income. In Kenya, common bean...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i15939
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
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
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