3rd International e-Conference on Agricultural BioSciences 2010
(IeCAB 2010)

Click here to download the entire Book of Abstracts and here to access the Powerpoint presentations

Foreword: Elewa Biosciences is pleased to host the 2010 series of the International e-Conference on Agricultural BioSciences. This 2010 online symposium ((IeCAB 2010) is the 3rd one and it builds on the tremendous success realised in the previous editions held about the same time in 2008 and 2009. During the 2010 e-conference the online discourse and interaction is scheduled for the two week period between June 1 - 15, 2010. Participants are encouraged to visit the exhibited presentations (abstracts and powerpoints) and raise any questions that they may have with the authors. Full papers of the exhibited works will be published in the Journal of Applied Biosciences (ISSN 1997-5902), the Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (ISSN 2071-7024) or as book chapters in text book.

Links to all outputs of this e-conference can be accessed at http://www.m.elewa.org/econferenceIeCAB.php. We welcome you to this e-conference and trust you will find something of value in your area of interest. Please let us know how we can make this initiative better. Send comments to publications@biosciences.elewa.org.

 

Links to individual abstracts are below.

CROPS (AGRONOMY)

Ugese F. D., Baiyeri, K. P. and Mbah, B. N. Proximate traits of the seed and seed cake of shea butter tree (Vitellaria pradoxa C. F. Gaertn.) from Nigeria’s savanna agroecological zone. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-314a] [FULL PAPER under review]

Njeri Njau, Maina Mwangi and Ruth Kahuthia-Gathu.Evaluation of the effectiveness of macropropagation method to produce healthy banana seedlings in Kenya. [Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-329]

Ugese F. D., Baiyeri, K. P. and Mbah, B. N. Determination of growth stages and seedling structures associated with slow growth of the shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn.). [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-314b] [FULL PAPER under review]

Olaniyi, J. O. and Ojetayo, A. E. Effect of organomineral and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, fruit yield and quality of pepper (capsicum frutescence)[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-321a] [FULL PAPER under review]

Ugese F. D. Effect of nursery media on emergence and growth of tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.) seedlings. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-314c] [FULL PAPER under review]

George Ouma and Jeruto Pascaline.The application of organic farming for sustainable fruit production in Kenya. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-316] [FULL PAPER under review]

M. Cherif, M. Fofana, F. Sorho, M. Zouzou et A. Audebert.Production de matière sèche, rendement et composantes du rendement en grains du riz cultive en condition de toxicité ferreuse. [Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-324]

Olaniyi, J. O and Kelani Kemi. Evaluation of a rapid multiplication method for pineapple (ananas comosus) [Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-321b] [FULL PAPER under review]

Mohsen Borji .Determination of Mineral Composition of Some Varieties of Iranian
Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). [Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-325b] [FULL PAPER under review ]

Olaniyi J.O, Akanbi W.B, Olaniran O.A, and O.T. Ilupejui. Effects of organo-mineral and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, fruit yield, quality and chemical compositions of okra[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-321c] [FULL PAPER under review]

Baiyeri K. P, Aba S. C. and Tenkouano A. Timing of bunch pruning management enhances bunch and fruit qualities of ‘PITA 24’ plantain (Musa AAB) hybrid.[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-313a] [FULL PAPER under review ][View Powerpoint presentation]

Kasyoka M.R., Kori N., Mwangi M. and Muasya R. Evaluating the efficiency of macro-propagation technology in production of high quality banana seedlings .[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-331]

Carolyne W. Wangungu, Njuguna Kori, and Maina Mwangi. Research gaps on passion fruit diseases in Kenya. [Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-330a]

Baiyeri K. P, Aba S. C. and Tenkouano A. Region of bunch pruning influenced the bunch and fruit physical traits of ‘PITA 24’ plantain (Musa AAB) hybrid..[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-313b] [FULL PAPER under review ][View Powerpoint presentation]

Mohsen Borji .The effects of application of a microorganism mixture (EM) as a bio-fertilizer on yield and protein content of corn forage (KSC 704). [Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-325c] [FULL PAPER under review ]

CROP GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Gemenet D.C., Wachira F.N. and Pathak R.S. Identification of molecular markers linked to drought tolerance using bulked segregant analysis in Kenyan maize (zea mays l) landraces. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-306] [FULL PAPER under review]

Baiyeri K. P and Ortese E. Genome variability and plant age influences susceptibility to moisture stress in the cultivated bananas (musa species). [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-313c] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

Alabi O.Y, Odebiyi J.A2 and Tamo M. Evaluation of cowpea cultivars for resistance to Megalurothrips sjostedti under insecticide applications. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-327]

CROP PROTECTION

Traoré S., Kobenan K, Koné D., Gnonhouri P., Yao N. T. and Aké S. Distribution of Mycosphaerella spp. diseases on banana in Côte d'Ivoire .[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-315a] [FULL PAPER under review]

B. Essis, K. Kobenan, S. Traoré, D. Koné et  J. Yatty. Sensibilité au laboratoire de Mycosphaerella fijiensis responsable de la cercosporiose noire des bananiers vis-a-vis de fongicides couramment utilises dans les bananeraies Ivoiriennes.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-315b] [FULL PAPER under review]

M. Mwangi and D. Kirubi.Smut: An increasing threat to maize production in Central Kenya.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-333] [FULL PAPER under review]

KONE Drissa, GNONHOURI Philippe, KONE Daouda, AKE Séverin et TRAORE Siaka. Interactions entre deux nématodes endoparasites migrateurs Radopholus similis et Pratylenchus coffeae sur le développement de vitroplants du bananier Musa (AAA) « cv Williams » .[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-315c] [FULL PAPER under review]

Leónides Castellanos González ,  María E. Lorenzo Nicao and Berta Lina Muiño.Effect of six fungicides on Lecanicillium (Verticillium) lecanii (Zimm.) Zare & Gams .[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-322a] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

Camara Brahima, Sorho Fatogoma, Cherif Mamadou, Amancho A. Nicaise, Bouet Alphonse, Karidioula Gabéhonry, N’guessan K. Placide et Koné Daouda. Transmission abiotique du rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) par le sol après enfouissement de résidus de récolte .[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-323]

Carolyne W. Wangungu, Ruth Kahuthia-Gathu, and Maina Mwangi. Studies on the die back disease of passion fruit in major production areas in Kenya.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-330b]

Leónides Castellanos González , Aniurka Fernández Valero, Isabel Ortega Meseguer and José Orestes Guerra de León . Effectiveness of extracts of Furcraea hexapetala (Jacq.) Urban on Myzus persicae Sulzer.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-322b] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

M.Mwangi, D.Kirubi. SMUT:An increasing threat to maize production in central kenya.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-333]

CROPS (MEDICINAL PLANTS)

Jeruto Pascaline , Mutai Charles and Ouma George . An inventory of medicinal plants used to treat malaria by the Nandi people of Kenya .[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-317a] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

Anyasor G.N, Esiaba I.O, Ogunwenmo K.O., Esan E.B., Olajuyigbe O.O., Ikpeoha N.S., Onyishi C.C. and Bright O.C. Biochemical and antimicrobial effects of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Codiaeum variegatum (L.) Blume cv. ovalifolium (Euphorbiaceae). [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-318a]

Jeruto Pascaline , Mutai Charles and Ouma George . Phytochemical constituents of some medicinal plants used by the Nandi people of Kenya.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-317b] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

Jeruto Pascaline , Mutai Charles and Ouma George . Ethnobotanical survey and propagation of some endangered medicinal plants from south Nandi district of Kenya. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-317c] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

ENTOMOLOGY

Koffi Eric Kwadjo, Mamadou Doumbia, Eric Haubruge, Kouadio Dagobert Kra, Yao Tano. Dimorphisme sexuel chez les adultes de Rhynocoris  albopilosus Signoret (Hétéroptères : Reduviidae.[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-312][FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

AGRICULTURE EXTENSION

Nanyeenya W.N., Mutumba C., Wanyama J., Mutyaba C. and Tengei, M. Enhancing crop and livestock productivity: Learning and planning with local agro-pastoral communities in Nakapiripirit Karamoja Region of Uganda.[Read Abstract No.IeCAB09-326] [FULL PAPER]

FOOD TECHNOLOGY/POST HARVEST SCIENCE

George O. Abong’, Michael W. Okoth, Jasper K. Imungi and Jackson N. Kabira. Consumption pattern and characteristics of potato crisps in Nairobi city, Kenya. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-304a] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

George O. Abong’, Michael W. Okoth, Jasper K. Imungi and Jackson N. Kabira.Characteristics of potato crisps processing industries in Kenya. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-304b] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

George O. Abong’, Michael W. Okoth, and Jackson N. Kabira.Characteristics of fresh (ware) potato traders in Nairobi and Nakuru towns, Kenya. [Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-304c] [FULL PAPER under review][View Powerpoint presentation]

ANIMAL SCIENCE
Ogunwenmo K.O, Otitoloju A.A, Anyasor G.N, Sodipo M., Oyelana O.A, Ogunnowo A.A.Bio-indicators and induced stress-response of giant land snail (Archanchatina marginata Swainson) in polluted ecosystem.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-318b]

Mohsen Borji .The effects of zeolite and yeast in managing aflatoxicosis in broiler chicks.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-325a] [FULL PAPER under review]

Ssewannyana E. and Egadu G. W. Comparative performance of indigenous chicken ecotypes and Bovans Brown crosses.[Read Abstract No.IeCAB010-328a] [FULL PAPER under review]

Mugambi D. K, Wambugu S.K, Gitunu A.M.M and Maina M. Evaluation of cow milk production efficiency in eastern central highlands of Kenya .[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-332]

Ssewannyana E., Kabi F., Masembe C., Nabukenya I. and Mwebembezi W. Current status of Brucellosis and helminthosis in cattle and goats in the southwestern rangeland zone of Uganda.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-328b] [FULL PAPER under review]

S. Mwaura and M. Maina. Occurrence of suspected egg drop syndrome in a commercial layers farm in Kenya.[Read Abstract No. IeCAB010-334] [FULL PAPER under review]