R. O. Nyankanga

Response of Growth and Grain Yield of Amaranth (A. hypochondriacus) to Combined Manure and Inorganic Fertiliser Pellets and Non-pellets

J. H. Love & R. O. Nyankanga · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2018

Grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L) has high potential to substitute expensive animal protein because of its high nutritional value and is potential to reduce protein malnutrition in Kenya. However, its production and consumption are low.  Nitrogen fertilisation is amon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2018/43110

Optimization of Seed Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Tuber Dormancy and Sprouting Capacity through Integrated Gibberellic Acid and Benzylaminopurine Application

P. D. Muchiri, G. K. Gathungu, R. O. Nyankanga, J. Ambuko & J. A. Landeo · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Lack of sprouted seed potato tubers at planting is a major drawbacks for potato production in Kenya as most potato varieties remain dormant longer than three weeks while the window of planting is two weeks. To develop strategies that can enhance earlier sprouting a study was done...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/20345