Browsing School of Agriculture & Food Science by Author "Runo, Steven"
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Low Cost Micropropagation of Local Varieties of Taro
Ngetich, Alex; Runo, Steven; Ombori, Omwoyo; Ngugi, Michael; Kawaka, Fanuel; Arusei, Perpetua; Gitonga, Nkanata (British Biotechnology Journal, 2015)Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate low cost protocol for the micropropagation of three varieties of taro (Dasheen, Eddoe and wild) from eastern Kenya. Study Design: The plants were grown in polythene bags arranged ... -
Molecular Characterization and Genetic Variation of Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne spp.,) in Selected Legume Production Areas of Eastern Kenya
Gichuki, Charity; Wanjohi, Waceke; Runo, Steven (Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers, 2016)Root-knot nematodes are sedentary endoparasites of plant roots and the primary nematode pathogens of most cultivated crops worldwide, including legumes. Root- Knot Nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne is the most economically ...