Browsing School of Pure and Applied Sciences by Author "Muendo, Patricia"
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Factors Influencing Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptation to Climate Variability in Kitui County, Kenya
Mutunga, Evelyn J; Ndungu, Charles K.; Muendo, Patricia (Juniper Publishers, 2018-02)The study was carried out to examine the factors and constraints that influence small farmers’ adaptation to climate variability in Kitui County. Descriptive survey design was used. Two villages, Kaveta and Mikuyuni, were ... -
Growth performance and intestinal morphology of African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus , Burchell, 1822) larvae fed on live and dry feeds
Muendo, Patricia; Onura, Callen N.; Broeck, Wim V. D.; Nevejan, Nancy; Stappena, Gilbert V. (2018)Effects of live and dry feeds on intestinal morphology and growth of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, larvae (Burchell, 1822) were investigated from 2 days post hatching (dph) to 6 dph and 11 dph, respectively. Feeding ... -
Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions and Adaptations to Climate Change and Variability in Kitui County, Kenya
Mutunga, Evelyn. J; Ndungu, Charles. K; Muendo, Patricia (OMICS International, 2017)The effects of climate change have highly challenged the productivity of the agricultural sector. The increasing temperatures and erratic rains, as well as diseases and pests have significantly reduced crop yields in the ... -
Suitability of Athi River Water for Irrigation within Athi River Town and Its Environs
Aywa, John O.; Gikuma-Njuru, Peter; Muendo, Patricia (Science Domain, 2016)Aims: To assess the suitability of the Athi River water for irrigation in Athi River area and its environs. Study Design: The study design was purposive with sampling points deliberately chosen to assess the water quality ...