Overview
CONTRIBUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING: Validate and promote mechanized potato production and handling technologies
Principal Investigator
Abstract
PROJECT TITLE:
Climate-smart adaptive technologies for sustainable production and postharvest management and utilization of ware potato in Kenya
KCSAP COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH GRANTS
LEAD INSTITUTION:
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
Collaborator (s)
Dr. Moses Nyongesa - KALRO HRI - Tigoni
Prof. Miriam Kinyua, University of Eldoret
Prof. Nancy Karanja, University of Nairobi
Prof. John H. Nderitu, University of Nairobi
Dr. Jacqueline Makatiani, Moi University
Dr. Eng. Duncan Mbuge, University of Nairobi
Mr. Harrison Warui Churu, University of Eldoret
KCSAP Thematic Area: Climate Smart Crops
Value Chain: Potato
Location (Area): Nyandarua, Nyeri, Elgeyo Marakwet and Uasin Gishu Counties
Duration in Years: 2
Date of Commencement: October 2019
Expected Date of Completion: September 2021
CONTRIBUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING: Validate and promote mechanized potato production and handling technologies
