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F. K. Mbaka

Publications (4)

Effect of Rhizobium Inoculation and Phosphate Rock Fertilizer Application on Biomass Production, Nutrient use Efficiency and Yield Parameters of Green Gram (Vigna radiata)

F. K. Mbaka, H. O. Ndukhu, G. O. Oloo-Abucheli & C. T. Kiplangat · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2022

The research was focused on an ecologically sound and highly production of legumes particularly green gram through the application of Rhizobium and rock phosphate fertilizer. Therefore, biomass production, nutrient use efficiency and yield parameters were determined for two growi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajahr/2022/v9i230141

Influence of Rhizobium Inoculation and Phosphate Rock Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield Components of Green gram (Vigna radiata) in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya

F. K. Mbaka, G. O. Oloo-Abucheli, P. K. Njoroge & H. O. Ndukhu · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2021

Green gram is an important drought tolerant grain legume crop in Kenya. In Tharaka Nithi County green gram is as a major source of food security. Hence, there is need for a cheap and sustainable system of agricultural production is needed to increase its production. The legume/Rh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2021/v6i130110

Response of Soil Chemical Properties to Rhizobium and Rock Phosphate Fertilizer Application under Green - Grams in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

F. K. Mbaka, H. O. Ndukhu & G. O. Oloo-Abucheli · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2020

Soil fertility decline is one of the major constraints in agricultural productivity. Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in legumes can offer a cost-effective and sustainable means towards soil fertility management. There is limited information on green-gram BNF enhancement throug...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2020/v6i430099

Influence of Agriculture Advisory Services on Adoption of Sorghum Production Practices among Smallholder Farmers in Tharaka South Sub-County, Kenya

R. O. Nyanchoka, J. M. Muchiri, C. A. Omukoko, R. M. Gikunda & F. K. Mbaka · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2022

The development and dissemination of agricultural advisory services (AAS) amongst smallholder sorghum farmers (SHFs) has played a crucial role in sorghum yield improvement in Kenya. However, there is limited information on the influence of AAS on adoption of sorghum production pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaees/2022/v40i1031143