Browsing by Author "Abonyo, Calvince Rashid Kawawa"

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Allellopathic potential of invasive Psidium guajava L., against selected native tree species in Kakamega Tropical Forest, Western Kenya.

Abonyo, Calvince Rashid Kawawa; Obiri, John; Muyekho, Francis; Omayio, Dennis O.; Humphrey, Agevi; Anastasia, Mwaura; Obiet, Lenard; Kimutai, Donald Kipruto; Sifuna, Anthony (IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2016-05)

Studies have previously attributed P. guajava invasiveness to its aggressive regeneration and profuse seeding. This study, however verified that its allellopathic influence on native plant species also plays an important ...
The Allelopathic Impact of Psidium Guajava L., Leaf Extracts on the Germination and Growth of Cassia occidentalis L., Seeds

Abonyo, Calvince Rashid Kawawa; Muyekho, Francis; Obiri, John; Humphrey, Agevi; Obiet, Lenard (Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science, 2016-07)

Weeds have been termed plant pests because of the damage they haveimposed on plants. The use of synthetic chemicals to control weeds has elicited doubts amongst various stakeholders because of environmental pollution and ...