Collaborator details

1. Dr. David Musyimi – Maseno University
2. Dr. George Opande – Kaimosi University College
3. Dr. Bonface Manono – SEKU University
4. Dr. Phoebe Sikuku - Maseno University

Funding Period: January 2017 to March 2021
Funding Agency: Kenya National Research Fund (NRF)
 

Project Objectives

1. Evaluate effect of different agro forestry trees on soil carbon and Nitrogen dynamics.
2. Evaluate the effect of agro forestry system in soil microorganisms.
3. Evaluate the effect of different agro forestry trees on maize and banana physiology and
greenhouse gas emissions.
4. Investigate the effect of maize based agro forestry systems on crop and livestock
productivity.
5. Determine seasonal variations of pest and diseases incidence in maize-based
agroforestry system