E. K. Gichuru

Status of Coffee Leaf Rust Resistance on Kenyan Commercial Resistant Cultivars

S. G. Ligabo, E. K. Gichuru, O. Kiplagat & B. M. Gichimu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR) is a fungal disease caused by Hemileia vastatrix Berk. and Br. The pathogen is constantly evolving leading to rapid break down in resistance of once resistant coffee varieties. To date, more than 49 races of the pathogen have been characterized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16968

Yield Selection within Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11

B. M. Gichimu, E. K. Gichuru, G. E. Mamati & A. B. Nyende · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: This study was aimed at identifying high yielding Ruiru 11 sibs in varying growing conditions. The study also intended to measure the extent to which cherry yields of Ruiru 11 are affected by the environment. Study Design: Randomized Complete Block Design with three replica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/2064