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Item Coffee Nursery Management(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Minai, J.M.; Gimase, J.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationSelect and ensure that the site is level /gently sloped, bench terraced (where % slope is greater than 4 –5%), weed free (especially perennial weeds), sheltered from strong winds, accessible - for ease of transport, has permanent /reliable water source.Item Coffee Nutrition(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Mburu, J.N.; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, J.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationFor optimum performance of the coffee tree, sustainable soil fertility management is critical. A fertilization program is dependent on inherent soil characteristics and expected production level.Item Identification and Management of ANTESTIA BUG (Antestiopsis Spp) in Coffee(Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization, KALRO, 2017) Mugo, H.M.; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationA pest of coffee found in both East and West of Rift valley. Symptoms are Blackened flower buds. No flower/fruit set, Attacked branches grow side shoots (fan branching), Bean bear zebra like stripes.Item Identification and Management of Giant Looper (Ascotis selenaria eciprocaria) in Coffee(Kenya Agricultural and Research Organization, 2017) Mugo, H.M.; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Research OrganizationGiant looper is a major pest of coffee. It’s pale grey to dark brown caterpillar resembling twigs. It moves with a looping motion. Young caterpillars usually eat pits on the upper leaf surface. Older caterpillars feed on leaf. All stages of the caterpillar prefer tender and young leaves but berries and large flower buds may also be attacked.Item Identification and Management of Bacterial Blight of Coffee (BBC) Elgon/ Solai Die-Back(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Kathurima, E.G.; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationThe Bacterial Blight of Coffee (BBC) is also known as Elgon/Solai. The die- Back is caused by a bacterium Pseudomonas syringae pv Garcae. The bacterium is found on all healthy parts of the coffee tree.Item Identification and Management of Berry Moth (Prophantis smaragdina) in Coffee(Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Mugo, H.M.; Minai, J.M. ; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationThe Berry moth is an insect pest of coffee. Symptoms- Berry clusters are webbed together and one or more are brown or black, dry and hollow. Brownish frass (solid insect excreta) will be observed on attacked berries or entangled in the web.Item Identification and Management of Fried Egg Scale (Aspidiotus sp.) and Cottony Scale (Icerya pattersoni Newst.) in Coffee(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Mugo, H.M.; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationRows of flat, circular crusty -white scales with a yellow brown center resembling fried eggs. It Attacks both side of the leaves. Leaves become chlorotic then yellow followed by heavy defoliation and berry drop. Severe infestation may spread to berries, shoots, twigs and the main stem.Item Make Quality Gooseberry Fruit Jam(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Masinde, A.A.; Kwambai, T.K.; Wambani, H.N.; Wasilwa, L.; Minai, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationCape gooseberry is an excellent source of vitamins A, B, and C, as well as thiamine and niacin. Compared to other fruits, it is very high in protein and phosphorus, but low in calcium. It can be eaten fresh or dried, but can also be added to salads and incorporated into pies, pudding, High in pectin therefore ideal for making jams. Four different lines have been evaluated and are available at KALRO - Kitale, Kenya.Item Management of Coffee Borer (Hypothenemus hampei Ferrari)(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017-04) Mugo, H.M. ; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, F.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationInfestations or populations of berry borers are carried over from one coffee crop to the next by breeding in over-ripe berries and Buni left on the trees or fallen to the ground. This is a very important starting point in the management of the borer.Item Management of Coffee Canopy(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Minai, J.M.; Mayoli, R.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationCanopy management is the process of optimizing bearing wood in order to concentrate energy for regular annual cropping through pruning, tree training, handling, de-suckering and change of cycle.This is the process through which selected branches are removed (cutoff) in order to concentrate growth to desired branches, therefore optimizing output, quality and the overall management of the tree.Item Management of Fusarium Bark and Fusarium Root Diseases in Coffee(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Minai, J.M.; Luusa, F.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationA fungal disease caused by Fusarium stilboides. Leaves wilt, turn brown but remain attached to the branches. The fungus causes three distinct forms of the disease namely; Storeys, Scaly, Collar.Item Weed Management in Coffee(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Odeny, D.A.; Minai, J.M.; Luusa, J.M.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)A weed is a plant, which grows where its is not wanted.
