Understanding seed selection decisions among small-scale maize farmers in Machakos County, Kenya: the dominance of market leader varieties

Introduction: The maize seed market in Kenya is highly competitive, yet older varieties dominate smallholder farmers’ preferences. The current study aimed to identify the key drivers of maize seed selection by examining trait priorities, prior experience, purchase behavior, and sociodemographic prof...

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Autores principales: Mawia, Harriet, Mburu, John, Chimoita, Evans, Rutsaert, Pieter
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Frontiers Media 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177385

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