Browsing by Author "Mulaa, M."
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Item Going Public Kenya July 2005(Kenya Agriculture Research Institute, 2005) Boa, E.; Ajanga, S.; Mulaa, M.; Jones, P.; Kenya Agriculture Research Institute; Global plant clinic; KARIThere are two parts to this brief account of activities and outcomes from a short but sharp Pulic campaign in west Kenya. The first summarises the questions asked by over 10% of the 800 people we addressed and gives preliminary insights. 'We' refers to KARl staff from Kitale and Kakamega and the Global Plant Clinic.Item Grow Fodder Sorghum for Increased Milk Yield in Areas Prone to Napier Stunt Disease(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Muyekho, F.N.; Shisya, M.; Ajanga, S.; Mwendia, S.; Karuiki, I.; Khan, Z.; Midega, C.; Masibili, M.; Wamalwa, J.; Sudi, G.; Mulaa, M.; Cheruiyot, D.T.; Munyasi, J.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationFodder sorghum produces high quality forage yields. Under good management sorghum can ratoon up to the 3rd crop. It is fairly palatable when harvested and utilised at flowering stage. It is not infected by Napier stunt disease. It performs well in low and mid-altitude areas. It is drought tolerant. It can be conserved as silage.Item Napier Grass Seed Production Guidelines to Manage Stunt and Head Smut Diseases(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Ajanga, S.; Muyekho, F.N.; Khan, Z.; Midega, C.; Mulaa, M.; Mwendia, S.; Kariuki, I.; Shisya, M.; Masibili, M.; Wamalwa, T.; Sudi, G.; Cheruiyot, D.T.; Munyasi, J.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationFor many years Napier grass has been grown from canes and root splits without serious challenges from pests. However, the emergence of Napier stunt and head smut diseases which are spread through planting materials has reduced its production on smallholder farms. Although the spread is extremely fast through exchange of planting materials, there are no clear seed production and distribution guidelines to manage the diseases.Item Plant-Based Pesticides for Control of Vegetable Pests(Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, 2017) Kalama, P.; Mulaa, M.; Kwambai, T.; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research OrganizationBiopesticides (commonly referred to as Botanicals) are natural insecticides of plant origin. They include; pyrethrum, neem, tephrosia chilli, rotenone, rynia, sabadilla, tobacco. Others that are referred to as repellants e.g. Garlic, magical marigold, pawpaw, Aloevera Botanical pesticides are not efficient as chemicals, but they have advantages such as; Made on or near farm with locally available plant material. Are cheaper to make. Are generally much less harmful to pest predators than chemical pesticides.
