Browsing Journal Reviews by Author "Sirmah, Peter"

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Influence of Land Size on Adoption of Jatropha Curcas in Yatta District, Kenya

Munyao, Carol Munini; Muisu, Fred; Mbego, Jacob; Mburu, Francis; Sirmah, Peter (2013)

This study investigated how total land size owned influenced Jatropha curcas adoption in Yatta District. The study applied quantitative research method where questionnaires were administered to 240 respondents selected through ...
Selected Wood Properties of Prunus Africana (Hook) Grown in Kenya as Possible Reasons for its High Natural Durability

Mburu, Francis; Sirmah, Peter; Muisu, Fred; Dumarcay, Stéphane; Gérardin, Philippe (2013-02-15)

Studies were carried out on the influence of Prunus africana heartwood extractives on the growth of selected wood decay fungi. Also, wood chemical and mineral content, dimensional stability and anatomical features of P. ...
Wood dimensional stability and extractives as reasons for termite and fungal resistance of the lesser known Albizia malacophylla Kenyan wood species

Kibet, Sylvester; Sirmah, Peter; Mburu, Francis; Muisu, Fred (Indian Academy of Wood Science, 2013-06)

Studies were carried out on termite and fungal resistance of the lesser known Albizia malacophylla Ken- yan wood species. In addition wood dimensional stability, amount and chemical nature of heartwood extractives ...

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