Kalro e-Repository

KALRO e-Repository

The KALRO Repository stands as a digital hub for the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization, dedicated to advancing the dissemination and accessibility of valuable resources in the field of agricultural and livestock research. This repository serves as a comprehensive platform housing a myriad of research outputs, scholarly publications, datasets, and other pertinent materials generated by KALRO.

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Biotechnology
Biotechnology research aims to improve agricultural productivity, food security, and the livelihoods of farmers through the application of modern biotechnological techniques
Extension Materials
A variety of extension materials aimed at transferring knowledge and best practices to farmers, agricultural workers, and other stakeholders.
Food Crops
KALRO conducts pivotal research on food crops to boost productivity and food security in Kenya. Their work includes developing high-yielding, disease-resistant crop varieties, optimizing agronomic practices, and enhancing climate resilience.
Horticulture
Horticulture research focuses on improving productivity, sustainability, and quality of various fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Human Health

Recent Submissions

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Gender Mainstreaming in Miraa Farming in the Eastern Highlands of Kenya

(MDPI, Basel, Switzerland., 2023) Jessica Ndubi; Festus Murithi; Elias Thuranira; Alice Murage; Cecilia Kathurima; Elijah Gichuru; Hossein Azadi; Department of Socioeconomics and Policy Development, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization.; Department of Socioeconomics and Policy Development, National Agricultural Research Laboratories, Kenya.; Department of Crop Research, Coffee Research Institute, Ruiru, Kenya.

Miraa (Catha edulis forsk) farming is a major income earner in Kenya, but until recently, it was not scheduled as a priority crop in the country. Consequently, no gender research to identify men and women issues with the purpose of designing gender-responsive solutions for increased productivity has ever been conducted on the crop value chain. The main objective of the study was to examine gender issues in miraa production and marketing activities in Kenya. Data were collected using multiple methods. These included a formal survey that covered 962 households, key informants’ interviews, focused group discussions and a literature review. The household data were analyzed through descriptive statistics using SPSS Version 20 software. The Harvard theoretical framework was used to structure the analysis. The main findings indicate that women have less access to production resources such as land and extension services than men. Moreover, men performed almost all crop activities. Men also dominated all crop decisions. The study recommends that research scientists need to design gender-responsive technologies, innovations and management practices that are tailor made to meet men’s needs and concerns. This is because the crop appears to belong to men with less women’s operational and financial control.

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Soil Health Research Gaps in Kenya

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium (KSHC), 2014-10-01) Mangale, N.; Muriuki, A.; Kathuku-Gitonga, A. N.; Mutegi, J.; Esilaba, A.; Laibuni, N.; Bikketi, E.; Nyangena, J.

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Soil Health Research and Development in Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium (KSHC), 2014-10-01) Mangale, N.; Muriuki, A.; Kathuku-Gitonga, A. N.; Mutegi, J.; Esilaba, A.; Laibuni, N.; Bikketi, E.; Nyangena, J.

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Soil Fertility Management Book of Abstracts for Kenya (1925 - 2015)

(2016) Nesbert Mangale; Anne Muriuki; Angela N. Kathuku-Gitonga; James Mutegi; Beverly Agesa; Nahason Litiany; Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO); International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)

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Soil Health Inputs for Increased Agricultural Productivity in Kenya

(Kenya Soil Health Consortium, 2014-10-01) Mangale, N.; Muriuki, A.; Kathuku-Gitonga, A. N.; Mutegi, J.; Esilaba, A.; Laibuni, N.; Bikketi, E.; Nyangena, J.