January 2019

Evaluation of morphological diversity of tamarind (Tamarindus indica) accessions from Eastern parts of Kenya

Tamarind is native to tropical parts of Africa and Asia. It shows considerable phenotypic variation in morphological and horticultural traits that can be utilized in its genetic improvement. In Kenya, there exists a wide range of tamarind germplasm that has not been characterized. Initial characterization is based on morphological descriptors. The objective of this study is to evaluate morphological diversity of...

Author(s): Mercy Liharaka Kidaha, Wariara Kariuki, Fredah K. Rimberia and Remmy Kasili Wekesa  

January 2019

Ecological assessment of plant diversity and associated edaphic and topographic variables in the Gra-Kahsu forests of Ethiopia

The study was conducted to assess the influences of edaphic and topographic variables on plant diversity on the slopes of Gra-kahsu forest area. Collection of vegetation data was made using systematic sampling methods, laying 19 transects and 62 quadrats, each with 20 m × 20 m for trees and 5 m × 5 m for shrubs. In each quadrat, heights (1.5 m), diameters (2.5cm) and numbers of woody species, level of...

Author(s): Tesfay Atsbha, Anteneh Belayneh Desta