The risk of child vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in low and middle income countries (LMICs)
begins during the age range of complementary feeding (6–24 months), when children are …

Sustainable production of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne) partly relies on integrated
pest management (IPM) and pollination services. A farmer-managed field study was carried …

Abstract In the European Union, diversification into more resilient crops and the massive
deficit in protein production constitute a huge challenge. Among recommended food …

I am indebted to my supervisors for the mentorship, timely review of my documents and
constructive critique that motivated me to work harder and built resilience. To Dr. Everlyne …

The abundance and diversity of bees correlate with the abundance and diversity of forage
resources. Pollinator reservoirs in croplands can augment pollination of flowering crops by …

Small scale potato enterprises play a central role in creation of jobs and wealth creation for
3.8 million potato farmers along the potato value chain in Kenya. Although, potato roduction …

Cucurbita, commonly known as pumpkins, are a group of versatile and economically
significant plants cultivated worldwide. In Kenya, pumpkins play a crucial role in the …

The most toxic and commonly abundant aflatoxins which contaminate foodstuff significantly
is aflatoxin and the liver is its prime target organ. The severity of aflatoxin contamination is …

Over the years, small scale potato farm enterprises have recorded low potato productivity
and profitability. This poor performance could be attributed to poor entrepreneurial culture …