Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important nutritional and economic grain legume; however, its productivity in Kenya remains low because of various stresses, including aphid infestation. The use of synthetic insecticides for aphid control negatively affects the environ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i4470
Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] has substantial nutritional and economic value, although leaf and grain productivity in Kenya remain low because of environmental stresses, including drought. This study aimed to identify high-yielding cowpea accessions under drought stress f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2026/v13i3496
Sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is a fruit-vegetable of immense importance in terms of consumption in the world. Its richness in vitamins and minerals has resulted in increased utilization in dishes across the globe. However, there is a danger of not meeting its growing demand s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3395
Sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is among highly consumed vegetables in the world. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. Meeting the growing global demand remains a challenge since production has been dwindling in some countries, partly due to challenges encounte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajahr/2025/v12i3394
Despite being Kenya's leading fruit crop, contributing 35.6% of total fruit production, the minimal value addition in bananas significantly limits their potential as a vital source of income for many growers. This study assessed the extent to which value addition is done for bana...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaees/2025/v43i32697