K. C. PKania

Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance of Yield and Yield Contributing Characters in Putative M2 Dolichos Bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Accessions

S. K. Kimno, M. G. Kinyua, K. C. PKania & E. Chepkoech · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2023

Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L.) is a multipurpose, orphan leguminous crop in Kenya .It is characterized with narrow genetic diversity and low yield output. Use of nuclear techniques such as gamma ray induction in breeding for improved genetic variability is an effective appro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2023/v21i2413

Characterization of Effect of Gamma Ray Induced Mutations on Morpho-Agronomic Traits of Dolichos Lablab (Lablab purpureus l.) Sweet

S. K. Kimno, M. G. Kinyua, K. C. PKania, E. Chepkoech & A. K. Ego · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Lablab purpureus (L.) Synonym Dolichos lablab (L.) Sweet; is a minor and an important multipurpose legume. Despite this it classified as an orphaned crop hence few studies on its improvement have been undertaken. Limited studies have been carried out on use of mutation on dolicho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i730718

Evaluation of Proximate and Mineral Composition of Mutant Dolichos Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) Accessions in Kenya

S. K. Kimno, M. G. Kinyua, K. C. PKania & E. Chepkoech · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2021

Plant breeding through induced mutation technology is a potent method   to creating new variants of food crops with of desirable phenotypic, genetic and biochemical functions. It is a catalyst in developing improved crop varieties where classical hybridization or selection have l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2021/v43i630704