L. S. Karanja

Application of SSR Markers in Determination of Putative Resistance to SPVD and Genetic Diversity among Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato

S. M. Kiarie, L. S. Karanja, M. A. Obonyo & F. N. Wachira · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Viruses are the second most important production constraint after the sweet potato weevil. Orange fleshed OFSPs) are characterized by medium to low resistance to sweet potato virus disease (SPVD). Therefore this studies were aimed at evaluating OFSPs for resistance to SPVD and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/27582

The Mode of Transmission of Banana streak virus by Paracoccus burnerae (Homiptera; Planococcidae) Vector is Non-circulative

S. M. Muturi, F. N. Wachira, L. S. Karanja & L. K. Njeru · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The causative agent of banana streak disease is Banana streak virus (BSV). In tropical countries, for example Kenya, the virus causes considerable damages to banana crop as well as banana production yields. Several mealy-bug species have been reported as vectors of BSV. However,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/21574

Distribution of Cassava Mosaic Geminiviruses and their Associated DNA Satellites in Kenya

F. M. Mwatuni, E. M. Ateka, L. S. Karanja, S. K Mwaura & I. J. Obare · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

A countrywide survey was conducted to determine the distribution, incidence, prevalence and severity of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and the associated DNA satellites in Kenya. Disease transmission either by whitefly or infected cuttings was evaluated. PCR detection method was us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/18473