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Comparative Pathogenicity of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense Strains in Swiss white Mice and mastomys natalensis Rats
(2015)Abstract We evaluated Mastomys natelensis rat as an animal model for Rhodesian sleeping sickness. Parasitaemia, clinical and pathological characteristics induced by T. b. rhodesiense isolates, KETRI 3439, 3622 and 3637 ... -
Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals distinct ethylene – independent regulation of ripening in response to low temperature in kiwifruit
(BioMed Central, 2018)Kiwifruit are classified as climacteric since exogenous ethylene (or its analogue propylene) induces rapid ripening accompanied by ethylene production under positive feedback regulation. However, most of the ripening–associated ... -
Comparison of Freeze-Drying and Freeze-Drying Combined with Microwave Vacuum Drying Methods on Drying Kinetics and Rehydration Characteristics of Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Slices
(Springer, 2013)Button mushroom slices were dried using freeze-drying (FD) and freeze-drying combined with microwave vacuum drying (FD + MVD) methods. Drying parameters including drying temperatures (20, 30, and 40 °C), chamber pressures ... -
Comparison of Freeze-Drying with Three Different Combinations of Drying Methods and Their Influence on Colour, Texture, Microstructure and Nutrient Retention of Button Mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) Slices
(Springer, 2013)Freeze-drying (FD) and three different combinations of drying methods: freeze-drying combined with hot air drying (FD + AD), freeze-drying combined with vacuum drying (FD + VD) and freeze-drying combined with microwave ... -
Competition between cultivated rice (Oryza sativa) and wild rice (Oryza punctata) in Kenya
(African Journal of Agricultural Research, 2008)This shade house study examined the effect of competition on the growth performance of cultivated (Oryza sativa) and wild (Oryza punctata) rice species in Kenya. Growth was assessed for the two ... -
Concentrations and Health Risks of Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic, and Mercury in Rice and Edible Mushrooms in China
(Elsevier, 2014)In this study, four common heavy metals, lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg) in rice and edible mushrooms of China were studied to evaluate contamination level and edible safety. Ninety two (92) rice ... -
Cost-effective nutrient sources for tissue culture of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
(Academic Journals (Kenya), 2012)Application of tissue culture technology is constrained by high costs making seedlings unaffordable. The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibility of using locally available fertilizers ... -
Crispiness of a microwave-expanded imitation cheese: Mechanical, acoustic and sensory evaluation
(Elsevier, 2012)The objective of this study was to determine the crispiness of microwave-expanded imitation cheese and compare the results with sensory evaluation. Three cheeses were manufactured with 36%, 19%, or 15% protein; all three ... -
Crop water relationships and thermal adaptation of Kathika beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and green grams (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) with special reference to temporal patterns of potential growth in the drylands of SE-Kenya
(Academic Press, 2001)High soil temperatures influence seedling emergence as well as the performance of plant organs and yields. Temperatures of above 40°C were recorded in the topsoil of the Ferralsols of the semi-arid areas of SE-Kenya during ... -
Current status of utilization and potential of Dovyalis caffra fruit: Major focus on Kenya
(Elsevier, 2022)Dovyalis caffra is an indigenous African tree originating from South Africa. It is resilient, with capability to remain green and productive in adverse conditions such as drought, frost and saline environments. Its ripe ... -
Cystic Echinococcosis in Donkeys in Eastern Africa
(Cambridge University Press, 2023-02-27)Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in humans and domestic animals in Eastern Africa. All the species of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato complex have been reported in this region except for E. equinus, possibly ... -
Determination of physicochemical properties of model beverages and baked products incorporated with avocado seed powder
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Consumption of Avocado (Persea americana mill) has increased worldwide in the recent years. The pulp is used but the peel and seed are discarded as waste. Studies have shown that the seeds are rich in phytochemicals that ... -
Development of a complete meal from underutilized indigenous and exotic foods
(Meru University of Science Technology, 2022-06)A complete meal is a food served and eaten in one sitting whose nutrient variety has been optimized.Green bananas are a good source of resistant starch and dietary fibre while Irish potatoes are rich in starch and dietary ... -
Development of a Non-Mist Vegetative Propagation Protocol for Eucalyptus Hybrid Clones
(Journal of East African Natural Resources Management, 2009)Eucalyptus trees have proved to be a popular species for farm forestry,however their vegetative propagation has not been optimised mainly due to the high cost of infrastructure used to propagate them in mist ... -
Development of a rodent model for late stage rhodesian sleeping sickness
(National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases, 2007)A mouse model of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense that can be used in pathogenesis and drug studies for Human African Trypanosomosis (HAT) has so far not been developed. In an attempt to develop such a model, a study was ... -
Development of an Acoustic Measurement System for Analyzing Crispiness during Mechanical and Sensory Testing
(Wiley, 2010)The objective of this study was to develop an acoustic measurement system for analyzing crispiness and correlate its results with sensory evaluation. Four biscuits (Crackerbread, Table Water, Rich Tea and Shortbread) were ... -
Diamidines for human African trypanosomiasis
(Thomson Reuters, 2010)Aromatic diamidines are potent trypanocides. Pentamidine, a diamidine, has been used for more than 60 years to treat human African trypanosomiasis (HAT); however, the drug must be administered parenterally and is active ... -
Dietary patterns of the Iteso community living in Amagoro division of Kenya
(Elsevier, 2017)Kenya is especially experiencing a rise in the incidences of non-communicable diseases. A healthy diet is important in the prevention and management of such diseases. This study was therefore designed to describe the dietary ... -
Dietary practices and disease management practices in diabetes' patients with good and poor glycemic control at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(Universitiet Ghent, 2015)Background: Compliance to appropriate dietary recommendation and observation of appropriate disease management practices is a well-known integral part in the care and management of Type-2-diabetes. Dietary and lifestyle ...