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Oral acute, sub-acute toxicity and phytochemical profile of Brassica carinata A. Braun microgreens ethanolic extract in Wistar rats by Nakakaawa, Lilian, Gbala, Ifeoluwa D., Cheseto, Xavier, Bargul, Joel L., Wesonga, John M.

“…Currently, there is a remarkable increase in the consumption of microgreens, (young edible vegetables or herbs), as potential nutraceuticals for the management…”
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Biocontrol Potential of Chitin and Chitosan Extracted from Black Soldier Fly Pupal Exuviae against Bacterial Wilt of Tomato by Kemboi, Violah Jepkogei, Kipkoech, Carolyne, Njire, Moses, Were, Samuel, Lagat, Mevin Kiprotich, Ndwiga, Francis, Wesonga, John Mwibanda, Tanga, Chrysantus Mbi

“…Globally, (Smith) is ranked one of the most destructive bacterial pathogens inducing rapid and fatal wilting symptoms on tomatoes. Yield losses on tomatoes…”
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Effects of seed treatments and storage duration on Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and amaranth fresh leaf yield by Nampeera, Esther L., O'Neal, Matthew E., Nonnecke, Gail R., Murungi, Lucy K., Abukutsa-Onyango, Mary O., Wesonga, John M.

“…The green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), is a key insect pest of amaranth in East Africa. Pest management has been restricted to…”
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Evaluation of Growth, Yield and Bioactive Compounds of Ethiopian Kale (Brassica carinata A. Braun) Microgreens under Different LED Light Spectra and Substrates by Maru, Ruth Nyambura, Wesonga, John, Okazawa, Hiromu, Kavoo, Agnes, Neondo, Johnstone O, Mazibuko, Dickson Mgangathweni, Maskey, Sarvesh, Orsini, Francesco

“…Microgreens are innovative vegetable products whose production and consumption are gaining popularity globally thanks to their recognized nutraceutical…”
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Resistance of Amaranthus Spp. to the Green Peach Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Nampeera, Esther L, Blodgett, Sue, O'Neal, Matthew E, Nonnecke, Gail R, Murungi, Lucy K, Abukutsa-Onyango, Mary O, Wesonga, John M

“…The green peach aphid [Myzus persicae (Sulzer)] is an important pest of amaranth grown for leaf consumption (i.e., leafy amaranth) in the tropics. Aphids…”
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Agronomic Performance of Kale (Brassica oleracea) and Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris) Grown on Soil Amended with Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer under Wonder Multistorey Gardening System by Abiya, Andrew Agrey, Kupesa, David Mfuti, Beesigamukama, Dennis, Kassie, Menale, Mureithi, Dennis, Thairu, Daniel, Wesonga, John, Tanga, Chrysantus M., Niassy, Saliou

“…The wonder multistorey garden (WMSG) is an innovative vertical farming system tailored for urban settings that can be constrained by the irrigation regime, and…”
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Co-creation of a Scalable Climate Service for Kenyan Smallholder Farmers by van der Horst, Sophie, Goosen, Hasse, van Selm, Merlijn, Koomen, Irene, Matsaba, Emmanuel Ochola, Wesonga, John, Koge, Jessica, klein Holkenborg, Marjel

“…Climate change is already impacting the horticulture sector in Kenya. Even though the effects of climate change will be severe, adaptation to climate change…”
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Farmers’ Knowledge and Practices in the Management of Insect Pests of Leafy Amaranth in Kenya by Nampeera, Esther L, Nonnecke, Gail R, Blodgett, Sue L, Tusiime, Sharon M, Masinde, Dorothy M, Wesonga, John M, Murungi, Lucy K, Baidu-Forson, Joseph J, Abukutsa-Onyango, Mary O

“…Abstract Amaranth (Amaranthus L.) species are grown for their grain or leaves and contribute to farmers’ livelihoods and nutritional food security. Leafy…”
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Inter-local climate zone differentiation of land surface temperatures for Management of Urban Heat in Nairobi City, Kenya by Ochola, Emmanuel Matsaba, Fakharizadehshirazi, Elham, Adimo, Aggrey Ochieng, Mukundi, John Bosco, Wesonga, John Mwibanda, Sodoudi, Sahar

“…Rapid Urbanisation often leads to the formation of Urban Heat Island (UHI), which is believed to link to the characteristics of a city. Proper management of…”
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Effect of African nightshade species (Solanaceae) on developmental time and life table parameters of Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae) by Murungi, Lucy Kananu, Nyende, Aggrey, Wesonga, John, Masinde, Peter, Knapp, Markus

“…The effect of five African nightshade (Solanum sp.) species on the biological and demographic parameters of the tomato spider mite, Tetranychus evansi Baker…”
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Indigenous leafy vegetables of Eastern Africa — A source of extraordinary secondary plant metabolites by Neugart, Susanne, Baldermann, Susanne, Ngwene, Benard, Wesonga, John, Schreiner, Monika

“…Indigenous African leafy vegetables vary enormously in their secondary plant metabolites whereat genus and the species have a great impact. In African…”
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Effect of Moisture Stress on the Development of False Codling Moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) on Two Tomato Varieties by Patrick, Esther Museo, Koomen, Irene, Ndlela, Shepard, Wesonga, John Mwibanda

“…False codling moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) is a pest native to sub-Saharan Africa infesting over 100 plant species including tomato. Its survival…”
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Steroidal glycoalkaloids: chemical defence of edible African nightshades against the tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi (Acari: Tetranychidae) by Jared, Juma J, Murungi, Lucy K, Wesonga, John, Torto, Baldwyn

“…BACKGROUND: Tetranychus evansi is an invasive pest of solanaceous crops in Africa, and in the field it differentially attacks edible African nightshades. The…”
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Repellent activity of Cymbopogon citratus and Tagetes minuta and their specific volatiles against Megalurothrips sjostedti by Diabate, Seydou, Martin, Thibaud, Murungi, Lucy Kananu, Fiaboe, Komi K. M., Subramanian, Sevgan, Wesonga, John, Deletre, Emilie

“…Cowpea is an important source of protein for people in Africa. However, the crop suffers major damage and yield losses due to bean flower thrips,…”
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Push-pull strategy combined with net houses for controlling cowpea insect pests and enhancing crop yields by Diabate, Seydou, Martin, Thibaud, Murungi, Lucy Kananu, Fiaboe, Komi K.M., Wesonga, John, Kimani, John M., Deletre, Emilie

“…Net houses can be used in tropical environments to protect crops such as cowpea against large insect pests, thereby avoiding pesticide treatments while…”
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Behavioural responses of bean flower thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti) to vegetative and floral volatiles from different cowpea cultivars by Diabate, Seydou, Deletre, Emilie, Murungi, Lucy Kananu, Fiaboe, Komi K. M., Subramanian, Sevgan, Wesonga, John, Martin, Thibaud

“…Bean flower thrips ( Megalurothrips sjostedti ) is a key pest of cowpea ( Vigna unguicalata ) in Africa. To better understand the interaction of M. sjostedti…”
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Behavioural response of alate Aphis craccivora Koch (Homoptera: Aphididae) to volatiles from different cowpea cultivars by Diabate, Seydou, Deletre, Emilie, Murungi, Lucy Kananu, Fiaboe, Komi K.M., Wesonga, John, Martin, Thibaud

“…The cowpea aphid, Aphis craccivora, is a major insect pest of cowpea in Africa. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) mediate plant–arthropod interactions that…”
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Agronomic Performance of Kale Grown on Soil Amended with Black Soldier Fly Frass Fertilizer under Wonder Multistorey Gardening System by Abiya, Andrew Agrey, Kupesa, David Mfuti, Beesigamukama, Dennis, Kassie, Menale, Mureithi, Dennis, Thairu, Daniel, Wesonga, John, Tanga, Chrysantus M, Niassy, Saliou

“…The wonder multistorey garden (WMSG) is an innovative vertical farming system tailored for urban settings that can be constrained by the irrigation regime, and…”
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Managing Phosphate Rock to Improve Nutrient Uptake, Phosphorus Use Efficiency, and Carrot Yields by Mwangi, Edwin, Ngamau, Catherine, Wesonga, John, Karanja, Edward, Musyoka, Martha, Matheri, Felix, Fiaboe, Komi, Bautze, David, Adamtey, Noah

“…The objectives of this study were to assess (a) the efficiency of lemon and pineapple juices and the concentration and time needed to release more than 50% of…”
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