THEME 1: ENHANCING APPLICATIONS OF ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE VARIABILITY AND CHANGE

Evaluation of rainfall data reconstruction techniques and variability indices in the drier zones of the central highlands of Kenya
O. Kisaka, C. Shisanya, and G. L . Makhoka
(Evaluation of rainfall data reconstruction)

Adapting agriculture to climate change - An evaluation of yield potential of maize, sorghum, common bean and pigeon pea varieties in a very cool-wet region of Nayandarua County
J.M. Miriti, A.O. Esilaba, K.P.C. Rao, J.W. Onyango, S.K. Kimani, J.K. Lekasi and P.N.M. Njeru
(Adapting agriculture to climate change)

Promotion of climate resilience for increased incomes and livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa
S. K. Kimani, A.O. Esilaba, P.M. Njeru , S. Koala, J.M. Miriti, J.K. Lekasi
(Promotion of climate resilience)

The effect of a dry agro-ecological zone on selected growth and yield parameters of three elite cassava genotypes grown in Mutomo Sub-County of Kitui County in Kenya
C. M. Githunguri; E.G. Lung'ahi, R., Amata, M., Gatheru , R. Musili and E., Njiru
(The effect of a dry agro-ecological zone)

Cassava farming transforming livelihoods among smallholder farmers in Mutomo a semi-arid district in Kenya
C. M. Githunguri; E.G. Lung'ahi, J. Kabugu and R.Musili
(Cassava farming transforming livelihoods)

Influence of agroclimatic conditions and fertilizer use on different pest mite management options in cassava production
D.L. Mutisya, . C.P.M. Khamala, C.W. Kariuki, E.M. El Banhawy
(Influence of agroclimatic conditions and fertilizer use)

Determinants of farmers' choice of technological options for adapting to climate variability: A case of eastern Uganda
K.M. Kansiime, K.S. Wambugu and A.C. Shisanya
(Determinants of farmers' choice of technological)

Drought Mitigating Technologies: An Overview of Cassava and Sweetpotato Production in Mukuyuni Division Makueni District in Semi-Arid Eastern Kenya
C. M. Githunguri and R.L. Amata
(Drought Mitigating Technologies)

Situation analysis of climate change aspects in Kenya
S.O. Nyamwaro, D.K. Wamae, Kizito Kwena, A.O. Esilaba, W. Ndegwa, S.J. Matere, K.J. Wasswa, R. Ruttoh and A.M. Kibue
(Situation analysis of climate change)

Characterization of seasonal rainfall variability and drought probability of the semi arid areas of Mbeere region in Embu County, Kenya
M.O. Kisaka, M. Mucheru-Muna, F.K., Ngetich, J. Mugwe, D. Mugendi and F. Mairura
(Characterization of seasonal rainfall variability)

Green infrastructure for enhancing soil-water-plant nutrient balance and climate change adaptation on smallholder field
E.E. Oku and E.A. Aiyelari
(Green infrastructure for enhancing soil-water-plant)

Exploring gender dynamics on perception of climate change on farming with focus groups in Machakos and Makueni Counties, Kenya
J.W. Kalungu, W.L. Filho and D. Harris
(Exploring gender dynamics on perception)

Improving livelihoods in semi-arid regions of Africa through reduced vulnerability to climate variability and promotion of climate resilience
S.K. Kimani, P.M. Njeru, A.O. Esilaba, S. Koala, J.M. Miriti and J.K. Lekasi
(Improving livelihoods in semi-arid regions of Africa)

Characterization of climate risks in dryland crop-livestock systems of Kenya
E.A. Okwuosa, M.O. Okoti, C.M. Njeru, P. Kitiem, P. Macharia, J. Mwaura, E. Kaguthi, B. Mwangangi and J.W. Wamuongo (Characterization of climate risks in dryland)

In-situ soil moisture conservation: utilization and management of rainwater for crop production
P. Kathuli P and J.K. Itabari
(In-situ soil moisture conservation)

Critical analysis of tillage practices with fertility levels in maize and populations in beans as adaptation measures to climate change to enhance food security at Kabete
J.W. Onyango, A.O. Esilaba and K.P.C. Rao
(Critical analysis of tillage practices)

Experimenting with smallholder communities for climate change adaptation in East Africa
F. Baijukya, K. Kaizzi and S. Mpoki
(Experimenting with smallholder communities)

Adoption of water resource conservation under fluctuating rainfall regimes in Ngaciuma/Kinyaritha watershed, Meru County, Kenya
E. Mutuma, O.Mahiri , P.N.M Njeru and S. Murimi
(Adoption of water resource conservation)

Optimum crop enterprise combination in sugarcane based farming systems: A case of sugarcane and maize in busedde sub-county, Jinja District, Uganda
B. Nsubuga
(Optimum crop enterprise combination)

Effects of gyphosate rates and formulations on weed control and maize performance under conservation agriculture in eastern Kenya
A. Micheni, F. Kihanda, F. Kanampiu and M. Rimui
(Effects of gyphosate rates and formulations)

Enhancing food production in semi-arid coastal lowlands Kenya through water harvesting technologies M.B. Muli, R. Musila and A. Mzingirwa
(Enhancing food production in semi-arid)

Integration of indigenous knowledge in agricultural information and communication systems for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of coastal Kenya
G.A Achiando, R. Birech and W. Ochhhola
(Integration of indigenous knowledge)

Climate change impacts and coping/adaptation strategies in semi-arid eastern Kenya
Mwangi wa Gatheru, E.M. Gichangi, E.N. Njiru and E.O. Mungube
(Climate change impacts and coping/adaptation)

THEME 2: INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

Appropriate integrated nutrient management and field water harvesting options for maize production mitigating drought in the semi-arid southern rangelands of eastern Kenya
M. Githunguri and A. O. Esilaba
(Appropriate integrated nutrient management)

Response of maize crop to Sulphur in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania
Z.J.U. Malley1, W.N.; Mmari, A.Marandu; J. Ngailo and M.Mzimbiri
(Response of maize crop to Sulphur)

Integrating farmers evaluation with scientific methods for assessing climate change mitigation options towards sorghum productivity in Mbeere sub-County
P.N.M. Njeru, I. Maina, J. Mugwe3, M. Mucheru-Muna, D. Mugendi4, J.K. Lekasi1, S.K. Kimani1, J. Miriti1, B.J. Mugo, H. Mwangi, V.O. Oeba, A.O. Esilaba and F. Muriithi
(Integrating farmers evaluation with scientific methods)

Impact of SO7 project on adoption of soil fertility management strategies in western Kenya
E. Onyango, D. Mbakaya, M. Mudeheri, M. Odendo and N. Ambitsi
(Impact of SO7 project on adoption)

Soil fertlity improvement using crop residues and azolla for sustainable production of rice and fish in irrigated rice-fish farming system in the Lake Victoria Basin
C.K. Serrem, W.K. Nge'tich and M.K. Kemei
(Soil fertlity improvement using crop residues)

Farm stratification for targeting soil fertility management options in smallholder farms in central Kenya
A.N. Gitonga-Kathuku, S.K. Kimani1, A.O. Esilaba, J.R. Okalebo2 and C.O. Othieno
(Farm stratification for targeting soil fertility)

Performance of soybean genotypes evaluated for yield and protein content in Nakuru County, Kenya
J.N. Njoroge and P.N.M. Njeru
(Performance of soybean genotypes)

The effect of soil nutrient intensification and omission regimes on maize yield in Makueni County in semi-arid eastern Kenya during long rains
C.M. Githunguri, A.O. Esilaba, S. Zingore, C. Kibunja, E.G. Thuranira, M. Gatheru, J.A. Omakwe, E.N. Ndwiga and H. Anyanzwa
(The effect of soil nutrient intensification)

Basal fertiliser effects on the development of the rhizosphere of rainfed rice in relation with vegetative growth and yield in mid-season drought-prone environment
K.R. N'ganzoua, B. Kone', S. Fatogoma , E. Jean Baptiste, A. Yao-Kouame', K. Daouda, C. Mameri
(Basal fertiliser effects on the development)

Diagnostic 'best-bet' soil fertility management technologies for potato production in Nyandarua County, central Kenya
J.K. Lekasi, S.K. Kimani, P.N.M. Njeru, J.M. Miriti and F.M. Musembi
(Diagnostic 'best-bet' soil fertility management)

The African Soil Information Service Project on integrated soil fertility management, Kenya
A.O. Esilaba, C. Kibunja, P.T. Kamoni, A.N. Kathuku, C.N. Mugambi, G. Ashiono, V.N. Gathaara, J. Kimigo, I.S. Adolwa, C. Githunguri, M.P.O. Radiro, M. Odendo,E. Onyango, F. Ogallo, A. Chek, P.K. Kibe, T. Etyang, E. Nambiro, J.M. Kihara, J. Huising, S. Zingore and P. Okoth
(The African Soil Information Service Project)

Grain yield of selected crops at four climate analogue locations in Zimbabwe
J. Nyamangara, E.N. Masvaya, R. Tirivavi, A. Munodawafa and D. Harris
(Grain yield of selected crops at four climate)

Enhancing food production in semi-arid coastal lowlands Kenya through water harvesting technologies
M.B. Muli, R. Musila and A. Mzingirwa
(Enhancing food production in semi-arid)

Upland rice response to fertilizer in Uganda
K. C. Kaizzi, J. yalebeka, O. Semalulu, I. Alou, W. Zimwanguyizza, A. Nansamba, E. Odama2 and C.S. Wortmann
(Upland rice response to fertilizer)

The effects of application of integrated soil fertility management technologies on yields and economic benefits of maize in Kagera region, Tanzania
M.S. Merumba, I.L. Ndyetabula, J.M. Nkuba, M.M. William, L. Mukandala, B. Sayi, C.C. Mushongi and M. Shimwela
(The effects of application of integrated)

Evaluation of soils in south western Nigeria for response to single super phosphate fertilizer under screen-house conditions
M.O. Anetor, J.A.I. Omueti and K.O. Oluwasemire
(Evaluation of soils in south western Nigeria)

Adapting resource use efficient methods into integrated soil fertility management for maize production in Tabora, Tanzania
F. Bagarama, A. Majule and K. Masibuka
(Adapting resource use efficient methods)

Soil chemical properties as influenced by organic inputs and mineral fertilizer in Mbeere District, Kenya
M.W. Mucheru-Muna, F. Ngetich, D.N. Mugendi, J.N. Mugwe, B. Vanlauwe, Jan Diels and R. Merck
(Soil chemical properties as influenced)

Response of orange fleshed sweetpotato to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi inoculation and fertilizer application in western Kenya
C.A. Kundu, N.K. Karanja, J. Jefwa, P.J. Ndolo and E. Mwangi
(Response of orange fleshed sweetpotato)

Bacterial diversity in Lake Nakuru and their potential utilization in agriculture and environment management
L. Wanjohi, L. Mwamburi, E. Too and J. Kosgei
(Bacterial diversity in Lake Nakuru)

Response of rice to different levels and sources of nitrogen in a sandy clay loam soil in Morogoro, Tanzania
M.K. Mzimbiri, S.T. Ikerra and J.R.M. Semoka
(Response of rice to different levels)

Soil properties and yam performance as influenced by poultry manure and tillage on an Alfisol in southwestern Nigeria
E. O. Adeleye
(Soil properties and yam performance)

Ameliorating Aluminium toxicity in soybean production with combinations of fertilizer materials on an alfisol in southwestern Nigeria
J.A. Oluwaseun and E.A. Akinrinde
(Ameliorating Aluminium toxicity in soybean)

Maize growth response and phosphorus availability following Busumbu phosphate rock application in a Desmodium-maize rotation system
M.N. Kifuko-Koech, B. Vanlauwe, J.R. Okalebo, C. O. Othieno and K.W. Ndungu- Magiroi
(Maize growth response and phosphorus)

Comparative effects of organic and inorganic phosphorus sources on maize yields at two acidic sites in western Kenya
P.A. Opala, J.R. Okalebo, C.O. Othieno and R.O. Nyambati
(Comparative effects of organic and inorganic)

On-station evaluation of maize genotypes for nutrient and water use efficiencies in the semi arid lands of coastal Kenya
F.N. Pole, H.M. Saha, N. Mangale, A.M. Mzingirwa and P. Munyambu
(On-station evaluation of maize genotypes)

Factors influencing the adoption of conservation agriculture as an adaptation strategy to climate change - A case study of Ngata Division, Nakuru County
B.J. Mugo, J. Nyanganga, A. Hoka and P.N.M Njeru
(Factors influencing the adoption of conservation)

Effect of enrichment and rate of cattle manure on nitrogen uptake and yield of tea
V.M. Kekana, I.M. Tabu and D. Kamau
(Effect of enrichment and rate of cattle)

Screening some promissing rice cultivars for rooting ability in low management condition
S. Oikeh, B. Kone', Y. K. Emile, S. Fatogoma, K.R.N'ganzoua, T.P. Angui, A. Yao-Kouame'
(Screening some promissing rice cultivars for rooting)

Soil fertility status, quality of available manure and its implication on soil fertility maintenance in the peri-urban areas of semi-arid eastern Kenya
J.K. Itabari, D.M.G.Njarui and P. Kathuli
(Soil fertility status, quality of available manure)

Modelling nitrogen dynamics in tea soils
K. Sitienei, D.M. Kamau, P.G. Home, J.K. Wanyoko
(Modelling nitrogen dynamics in tea soils)

Economic suitability of selected phosphorus sources on soybean yield in central highlands of Kenya
J.S. Abuli, J. N. Mugwe, M. Muchru-Muna, D. N. Mugendi
(Economic suitability of selected phosphorus)

Applicability of hand-held X-ray fluorescence analyser for rapid characterisation of soil elemental compositions
M. Nyambura, E.K. Towett, H. Nyandika, R. Chacha K.D. Shepherd and M.J. Gatari
(Applicability of hand-held X-ray fluorescence)

Utilising soil fertility replenishment measures for nutrient use efficiency in maize production in western Kenya
S.K. Alwang'a, J.R. Okalebo, M. Osundwa and K.N. Wairimu
(Utilising soil fertility replenishment measures)

Effect of selected soil amendments on growth and yield of beans in acidic Nitisol of Nyeri County, central Kenya
F.M. Kihanda and J.M. Gachingiri
(Effect of selected soil amendments on growth)

THEME 3: CROP/SOIL LIVESTOCK INTERACTIONS

Nutrient management practices for vegetable production in smallholder crop-livestock farming systems in the peri-urban areas of semi-arid eastern Kenya
J.K. Itabari, D.M.G. Njarui, M. Gatheru and T.K. Mutuoki
(Nutrient management practices for vegetable)

Increasing land productivity through optimum cattle stocking rates
R. Irungu, J.K. Kitilit, J.N. Kariuki and A.Y. Guliye
(Increasing land productivity through optimum)

Livestock, banana and livelihoods: A case of sedentary pastoralism in the western shoreline of Lake Victoria, Uganda
M. Isabirye, M. Magunda, J. Poesen, M. Maertens and J. Deckers
(Livestock, banana and livelihoods)

Characterizing access to climate information and services by the vulnerable groups in semi-arid Kenya
V.C. Kirui, Saidu Oseni and B.O. Bebe
(Characterizing access to climate information)

Fertility in a humic nitisol in the Central highlands of Kenya
V. B. Serafim, B.O. Danga and J.N. Mugwe
(Fertility in a humic nitisol in the Central highlands)

Effect of Mavuno and farmyard manure and fertilizer application on soil properties in western Kenya
C.K. Sibusisiwe, R. Onwonga and B. Vanlauwe (Effect of Mavuno and farmyard manure and fertilizer)

THEME 4: LAND USE

Diagnosis of sources of soil salinisation in selected irrigation schemes in semi-arid lands of Taita-Taveta County in Kenya
P. Kathuli, J.K. Itabari, I.V. Sijali, J. Gatuthu and S. Kiaura
(Diagnosis of sources of soil salinisation)

Andosolisation of soils on a strombolian cone at Mount Bambouto, Cameroon
P.S. Tsopjio Jiomeneck, P. Tematio, M.A. Wilson and M. Yemefack
(Andosolisation of soils on a strombolian)

Effects of tillage, fallow and burning on selected properties and fertility status of Andosols in the Mounts Bambouto, West Cameroon
P. Tematio, E.I. Tsafack, L. Kengni
(Effects of tillage, fallow and burning on selected)

Predicting occurrence of small mammals and fleas from landform and soil properties in the plague risk area of Lushoto District, Tanzania
J. Meliyo, D. Kimaro, B. Msanya1, L. Mulung
(Predicting occurrence of small mammals)

Effects of agricultural land uses on Phosphorus fractions and aggregation of wetland soils in East Africa
H. Kamiri, H. Richarts, C. Kreye and M. Becker
(Effects of agricultural land uses on Phosphorus)

Soil organic carbon stocks at different elevations in the Miombo woodlands of Kitonga Forest Reserve, Tanzania
H.B. Shelukindo, E. Semu, B.M. Msanya, P.K.T. Munishi and B.R. Singh
(Soil organic carbon stocks at different elevations)

Characterization of some soils of the Miombo Woodlands Ecosystem of Kitonga Forest Reserve, Iringa, Tanzania: Physicochemical properties and classification
H.B., Shelukindo, B.M., Msanya, E., Semu, S.B., Mwango, P.K.T. Munishi, and B.R. Singh
(Characterization of some soils of the Miombo)

Soil information to support sustainable food security in Africa: A case study in Burkina Faso
J.G.B. Leenaars and N.H. Batjes
(Soil information to support sustainable food)

Effects of gyphosate rates and formulations on weed control and maize performance under conservation agriculture in eastern Kenya
A. Micheni, F. Kihanda, F. Kanampiu and M. Rimui
(Effects of gyphosate rates and formulations)

On-farm assessment of water management and soil temperatures in dry season grown maize and tomato in Tabora, Tanzania
F.M. Bagarama
(On-farm assessment of water management)

Land holding and households' probabilities of adopting monoculture in Uganda
F. Mwaura
(Land holding and households' probabilities)

Mineral and geochemical characterization of the weathering mantle derived from norites in Kekem (West Cameroon): Evaluation of the related mineralization
P.Tematio, A.K. Nina, L. Kengni, P.J. Nguetnkam, and V. Kamgang-Kabeyene
(Mineral and geochemical characterization)

The sugarcane carbon sequestration potential as a clean development mechanism the case of Kakira Sugar Estates
J. Sekajugo
(The sugarcane carbon sequestration potential)

Evaluation of potential of tree tomato production and marketing in eastern Kenya for improved nutrition and food security
C. Muriithi, F. Matiri, F.Kihanda, D. Maina and F. Kasungo
(Evaluation of potential of tree tomato production)

Resource use efficiency in rice based farming systems: A case of upland and paddy rice in Namasagali sub-county Kamuli District
J. Mabiriizi Julius and M. Isabirye
(Resource use efficiency in rice based farming systems)

Utilization of plant health clinc innovation for sustainable crop production in embu County, eastern Kenya
C. Murithi, F. Kihanda, Z. Kinyua, F. Matiri, T. Wanyoike and D. Maina
(Utilization of plant health clinc innovation)

THEME 5: SOIL BIOLOGY

Abundance and ecological functional categories of soil macrofauna as indicators of soil chemical properties status in oil palm plantations in Bugala island Kalangala District, Uganda
A. Nambuya, C. Sekwewa, C. Nkwiine and P. Wetala
(Abundance and ecological functional categories)

Improving shelf life of legume inoculants in East Africa
I.K. Balume, S.O. Keya, N.K. Karanja and P.L. Woomer
(Improving shelf life of legume inoculants)

Enhancing nitrogen fixation and productivity of dry beans in phosphorus and nitrogen limited in central Kenya through Rhizobium, Azospirillum rhizobacteria-Rhizobium co-inoculation
J.G.N. Muthamia, P.K. Kimani , G. Cheminingw'a and A.O. Esilaba
(Enhancing nitrogen fixation and productivity)

Conservation Agriculture effects on Earthworm Populations in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda Soils
P.S. Oluko, J. Norton, J.R. Okaleboa, E. Omondi, D.S. Shikukuc, P.O. Kisinyo
(Conservation Agriculture effects on Earthworm)

Tillage effects on biological nitrogen fixation and soybean grain yields in western Kenya
J.O. Okoth, N.W. Mungai, J.P. Ouma and F.P. Baijukya
(Tillage effects on biological nitrogen fixation)

Effectiveness of promising commercial bio-fertilizers on soybean production in Bungoma county, western Kenya
C.O. Majengo, J.R. Okalebo, W. Ng'etich, M. Mburu, S. Mutua, E. Mutegi and D. Lesueur
(Effectiveness of promising commercial bio-fertilizers)

Effect of Rhizobia inoculation, and three Phosphorus fertiliser levels on nodulation and yield of soybean in central highlands of Kenya
A.M. Ndung'u, J.N. Mugwe, Mucheru M-Muna
(Effect of Rhizobia inoculation, and three Phosphorus)

Bacterial diversity in Lake Nakuru and their potential utilization in agriculture and environment management
L. Wanjohi, L. Mwamburi, E. Too and J. Kosgei
(Bacterial diversity in Lake Nakuru and their potential)

THEME 6: SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT

Soil loss due to crop harvesting in western Usambara Mountains, Lushoto District, Tanzania: The case of carrot, onion and round potato
S.B. Mwango, B.M. Msanya, P.W. Mtakwa, D.N. Kimaro, J. Deckers, J. Poesen, S. Lilanga and R. Sanga
(Soil loss due to crop harvesting in western)

Underground water management and pollution threats in dry season vegeTable growing in Tabora, Tanzania
F.M. Bagarama, R. Revelina and V. Kongo
((Underground water management and pollution)

Status review of the adopted soil and water management technologies in kenya as a critical component of the environment
E.N. Ouma, S. Rop and B. Okoba
(Status review of the adopted soil and water management)

Soil physical and hydrological properties modifications under Arachis species in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria
K.O. Oluwasemire and I.O. Fademi
(Soil physical and hydrological properties modifications)

Screening of yam genotypes for drought tolerance in southwestern Nigeria
Odoh, N. C., Lopez-Montes, A., Oluwasemire K. O., Abaidoo, R.C. and Asiedu, R.
(Screening of yam genotypes for drought tolerance)

Effect of tillage practices on soil moisture and selected soil physical properties in maize-bean intercropping systems in Mwala District, Kenya
A.N. Karuma, P.W. Mtakwa, N. Amuri and C.K.K. Gachene
(Effect of tillage practices on soil moisture)

Evaluation of soil fertility gradients under different soil and water conservation technologies in Majulai watershed, West Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
S.B. Mwango, B.M. Msanya, P.W. Mtakwa, D.N. Kimaro, J. Deckers, J. Poesen, J.L Meliyo, L.S. Mulungu and N.I. Kihupi
(Evaluation of soil fertility gradients under different soil)

THEME 7: SOCIO-ECONOMICS

Ensuring food security by promoting uptake and scaling up the application of agricultural lime to combat soil acidity in Kenya
S.K. Kimani, P.M. Njeru, J.K. Lekasi and J.M. Miriti
(Ensuring food security by promoting uptake and scaling)

An analysis of policy related documents in the context of integrated land and water management in Kenya
F.M. Matiri, Anastasia W. Kagunyu and Kwena Kizito
(An analysis of policy related documents in the context)

Characterizing access to climate information and services by the vulnerable groups in semi-arid Kenya
V.C. Kirui, Saidu Oseni and B.O. Bebe
(Characterizing access to climate information and services)

An assessment of crop, and soil and water management practises of smallholders in different climate scenarios of Zimbabwe
K. Musiyiwa, L.W. Filho, J. Nyamangara and D. Harris
(An assessment of crop, and soil and water management)

Analysis of analytical tools for climate change impacts on agriculture in Kenya
S.J. Matere, Kwena Kizito, S.O. Nyamwaro, A.O. Esilaba, W. Ndegwa, D.K. Wamae, J.W. Kuyiah, R. Ruttoh and A.M. Kibue
(Analysis of analytical tools for climate change)

Analysis of technical efficiency of sorghum production in lower eastern Kenya
E. Chepng'etich, S.O. Nyamwaro, E.K. Bett1 and Kwena Kizito
(Analysis of technical efficiency of sorghum production)

Climate Change Adaptation and Agricultural Development Planning in Kenya
J.W. Kuyiah, K. Kwena, A.O.Esilaba, S.O. Nyamwaro, S.J. Matere, W. Ndegwa; D.K. Wamae4; R. Ruttoh and A.M. Kibue
(Climate Change Adaptation and Agricultural Development)

Determinants of organic manure use to combat soil fertility declining in the semi-arid area of Kibwezi in Kenya
A. Sale, D.P. Folefack, O. Obwoyere, N. Lenah, W.V. Lendzemo and A. Wakponou
(Determinants of organic manure use to combat)

Factors affecting integrated water management practices in Mwania and Kalii watersheds in Machakos and Makindu Counties
A.W. Kagunyu, F.M. Matiri and Kwena Kizito
(Factors affecting integrated water management practices)

Farmers' risk perceptions and adaptation to climate change in Lichinga and Sussundenga in Mozambique
O.J. Chichongue, G.N. Karuku, A.A. Mwala, C.M. Onyango, A.M. Magalhaes
(Farmers' risk perceptions and adaptation to climate)

Food security: A case of maize production in Kandara District, Muranga County
P.T. Kamoni, J. Kimigo, C.N. Kibunja, A.O. Esilaba and V.N. Gathaara
(Food security: A case of maize production in Kandara)

Gender dynamics influencing adoption of integrated watershed management technologies: The case of lower eastern Kenya
Tabby Karanja-Lumumba, S. Nyamwaro, S. Ogama and Kwena Kizito
(Gender dynamics influencing adoption of integrated)

Smallholder farmers decision to adopt and utilize ISFM technologies in Tororo District, Uganda
G. Kasande
(Smallholder farmers decision to adopt and utilize ISFM) No references

An integrated approach to food security, ecosystem management and sustainable livelihood in arid and semi-arid lands
N.M. Mbugutha
(An integrated approach to food security, ecosystem)

Farmers perception on changes in natural resource base at Kathekakai settlement scheme, Machakos County, Kenya
M.W. Baaru, C.K.K. Gachene and V. Gathaara
(Farmers perception on changes in natural resource base)

The role of agro-input dealers in dissemination and communication of soil fertility management knowledge: the case of Siaya and Trans Nzoia Counties in Kenya
T.B. Etyang, J.J. Okello, S. Zingore, P.F. Okoth, F.S. Mairura, A.M. Murethi and B.S. Waswa
(The role of agro-input dealers in dissemination)

Land and water resources management in Nkambe highlands of Cameroon: Challenges and perspectives
J. Tata Nfor, Umaru Buba Achankeng Eric Tsalefac Maurice
(Land and water resources management in Nkambe)

Stakeholders' diverging interests and emerging resource use conflicts in apiculture in West Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
D.N. Kimaro, J. Sinyangwe, G.E. Mbeyale, G.C. Kajembe and H. Mogaka
(Stakeholders' diverging interests and emerging resource)

Farmers' perception of conservation agriculture in Laikipia East District in Kenya
G. Waweru, Wim Cornelis, Barrack Okoba
(Farmers' perception of conservation agriculture in Laikipia)

THEME 8: ORGANIC RESOURCES

Interactive effects of soil ammendendments on soil exchangeable aluminium and pH of an acid mollic andosol
J.J. Lelei and R.N. Onwonga
(Interactive effects of soil ammendendments on soil)

Farm stratification for targeting soil fertility management options in smallholder farms in central Kenya
A.N. Gitonga-Kathuka, S.K. Kimani, A.O. Esilaba, J.R. Okalebo and C.O. Othieno
(Farm stratification for targeting soil fertility management)

Decomposition rates and nutrient release patterns of Tephrosia vogelii and Tephrosia candida residues in Malawi
M. G. Munthali , C.K. K. Gachene, G. W. Sileshi, and N.K. Karanja
(Decomposition rates and nutrient release patterns)

Soil properties and crop yields under residues management of planted fallows on ultisols in Cameroon
F. Kaho, M. Yemefack, R. Yongue-Fouateu, P. Bilong and J. Amang-Abang
(Soil properties and crop yields under residues management)

Soil fertlity improvement using crop residues and azolla for sustianable production of rice and fish in irrigated rice-fish farming system in the Lake Victoria basin of Kenya
C.K. Serrem, W.K.Ng'tich and M.K.Kemei
(Soil fertlity improvement using crop residues and azolla)

THEME 9: AGRONOMY AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

Tillage and crop rotation effects on structural properties of two sandy clay loam soils in Zanyokwe Irrigation Scheme, South Africa
A.N. Njaimwe, P.N.S. Mnkeni, P. Muchaonyerwa, I. Wakindiki
(Tillage and crop rotation effects on structural properties)

The effect of beekeeping on vegetation restoration and conservation of degraded water sources and riverbanks in West Usambara Mountains, Tanzania
G.E. Mbeyale, D.N. Kimaro, John R., E.N Pima and G.C. Kajembe
(The effect of beekeeping on vegetation restoration and conservation)

Assessment of genetic variability among Kenyan soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merill) accessions and other introductions
S.W.Wanderi, S.M. Githiri, J. Sibiya and J. Muthomi
(Assessment of genetic variability among Kenyan soybean)

Effect of maize variety and nitrogen fertilizer on striga parasitism and maize yield in western Kenya
G.N. Nambafu, E.S. Ariga, G.N. Karuku, R.N. Onwonga, B. Vanlauwe and K. Roing de Nowina

Status of commercial macadamia nurseries in central Kenya and incidence of seedling chlorosis
A.W. Muriuki, J. Gitonga, P. Kiuru, B. Wepukhulu and W. Cheluget
(Status of commercial macadamia nurseries in central Kenya)

Agronomic and financial analysis of maize- legumes production in western Kenya
M.Odendo, F.Muyekho, , M.A. Mudeheri and E.Onyango
(Agronomic and financial analysis of maize- legumes)

Effects of different Maize (Zea mays L.) - Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Intercropping Patterns on Soil Mineral-N, N-uptake and Soil Properties
J.M.M. Matusso, J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna
(Effects of different Maize)

Effects of different maize, soybean intercropping patterns on yields and its economics
J.M.M. Matusso, J.N. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna
(Effects of different maize, soybean intercropping)

The effect of a dry agroecological zone on selected growth and yield parameters of three elite cassava genotypes grown in Mutomo sub-County of Kitui County in Kenya
C.M. Githunguri, E.G. Lung'ahi, R. Amata, Mwangi wa Gatheru, R. Musili E. Njiru
(The effect of a dry agroecological zone on selected growth)

Drought mitigating technologies: lessons learnt from sorghum and cowpea production in semi-arid areas of Embu County, eastern Kenya
P.N.M. Njeru, I. Maina, J. Mugwe, M. Mucheru-Muna, D. Mugendi, J.K. Lekasi, S.K. Kimani, J. Miriti, B.J. Mugo, H. Mwangi, V.O. Oeba, A.O. Esilaba and F. Muriithi
(Drought mitigating technologies)

Farmers' up-take response to soil fertility management practices in Pallisa District, eastern Uganda
M. Otim, F. Kyazze, Isubikalu P. and C.K. Kaizzi
(Farmers' up-take response to soil fertility)

Making farmer recommendations from experimental data: A case study of Gucha area of Kisii County
S.N. Makokha and P.T. Kamoni
(Making farmer recommendations from experimental)

Effect of types of fertilizers on soil chemical properties and yield of tomato in Alfisol, southwestern Nigeria
L.S. Ayeni
(Effect of types of fertilizers on soil chemical)

African traditional vegetables as agents of integrated soil fertility manangement-crotolaria and amaranth farming
A.M.Malala, M.O Kwena and M.M Muniafu
(African traditional vegetables as agents of integrated)