Browsing Department of Plant Science by Subject "Agrobiodiversity"

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First detailed morphological characterisation of qualitative traits of extensive naturalized pumpkin germplasm in Kenya

Kiramana, James Kirimi 1; Isutsa, Dorcas Khasungu1, 2* (ISDS LLC, Japan, 2015)

Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Lam.) Poir) is emerging as an important fruit-vegetable in Kenya. However, its economic and nutritional benefits remain under-exploited, while its conservation is threatened owing to limited ...
Morphological characterization of naturalised pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata (Lam.) Poir.) accessions in Kenya. African Journal of Horticultural Science, 12:61-83.

Kiramana, J. K.; Isutsa, D. K. (2017-06)

Pumpkin is an emerging important indigenous vegetable in Kenya, although its sale and consumption remain low, while distribution and diversity are systematically studied and reported to a limited extend. The present study ...