Essays about: "Striga hermonthica"

Found 2 essays containing the words Striga hermonthica.

  1. 1. Soil fertility status and Striga hermonthica infestation relationship due to management practices in Western Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Miriam Larsson; [2012]
    Keywords : soil fertility; Striga hermonthica; parasitic weed; crop losses; Western Kenya ;

    Abstract : Striga hermonthica, a parasitic weed, has long been believed to be correlated with the declining soil fertility status. However scientists have recently come to question this statement since some recent studies have shown contradictive results. READ MORE

  3. 2. The economic consequences of Striga hermonthica in maize production in Western Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Jenny Andersson; Marcus Halvarsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Africa; farming systems; maize; striga;

    Abstract : Kenya is a country of 35 million people and is situated in Eastern Africa. 70% of thepopulation works within the agricultural sector and for many of them food insecurity is amajor problem. Maize and beans are today the staple food for many households. READ MORE