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Effect of Storage Temperature on Fruit Ripening in Three Kiwifruit Cultivars
(The Japanese Society for Horticultural Science, 2017)The responses of three kiwifruit cultivars, Actinidia chinensis ‘Sanuki Gold’, A. chinensis ‘Rainbow Red’, and A. deliciosa ‘Hayward’ to various storage temperatures (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20°C) for 8 weeks were investigated. The ... -
Effect of storage temperature on quality parameters of liquid organic fertilizer prepared from Mexican sunflower (Tithonia diversifolia)
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Objectives: To determine the effect of storage temperature on physical-chemical properties of tithonia liquid organic fertilizer. To determine the effect of storage temperature on microbial population in tithonia liquid ... -
Effect of Water Activity on the Crispiness of a Biscuit (Crackerbread): Mechanical and Acoustic Evaluation
(Elsevier, 2010)The objective of this study was to use mechanical and acoustic methods developed in our laboratory to monitor the changes in crispiness of a Crackerbread biscuit following equilibration at different water activities (aw). ... -
Effect of water stress on growth of three linseed ( Linum usitatissimum L.) varieties
(Springer, 2017)Linseed (Linum usitatissimumL.) is an annual oil crop that accounts for approximately 1% of the world’s oilseed supplies. It produces seeds that are rich in the health-promoting ω-3 fatty acid, α-linolenic. In Kenya, linseed ... -
Effects of Aw Storage Condition on Quality Deterioration of Dried Cabbages
(Wiley, 2022-02-11)Quality deterioration of dried vegetables often occurs during storage, and there is limited information about the quality and microbiota of dried cabbages during storage. In the present study, the appearance, physical and ... -
Effects of camel feed supplementation on milk yields and composition during early pregnancy period
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)A study was conducted between January and March 2022 which was the camel mating season at Ngaremara ward of Isiolo County. The objective was to determine the effect of feed supplementation on milk yield and composition in ... -
Effects of ferulic acid on the polymerization behavior of gluten protein and its components
(Elsevier, 2023)The effects of ferulic acid (FA) at different concentrations on the aggregation behaviors of gluten and its components (gliadin and glutenin) were determined in this study. Results showed that the free sulfhydryl content ... -
Effects of Refrigerated Storage on Water Mobility and Microwave Expansion of Imitation Cheese containing Resistant Starch
(Elsevier, 2008)The effects of storage time prior to microwave heating on expansion of imitation cheese containing functional fibre was studied. Cheese was formulated to contain 60% moisture and 17.3% w/w resistant starch. Cheese samples ... -
Effects of supplementation with climate-smart feeds on camel weight gain during drought
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Camels are very resilient and can survive up to 14 days without water. They can also keep producing milk when other livestock succumb during drought. This makes camel the suitable animal to harness for climate change. ... -
Effects of the invasive tomato red spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) on growth and leaf yield of African nightshades
(Elsevier, 2014)The tomato red spider mite,Tetranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard, is one of the most serious pests of solanaceous crops in Africa. Field experiments were conducted to investigate its effects on the growth and leaf yield ... -
Efficacy of the diamidine DB75 and its prodrug DB289, against murine models of human African trypanosomiasis
(Elsevier, 2008)The choice of drugs for the treatment of sleeping sickness is extremely limited. To redress this situation, the recently synthesised diamidine, 2,5-bis(4-amidinophenyl)-furan (DB75, furamidine) and its methamidoxime prodrug, ... -
Efficacy of the novel diamidine compound 2,5-Bis(4-amidinophenyl)- furan-bis-O-Methlylamidoxime (Pafuramidine, DB289) against Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense infection in vervet monkeys after oral administration
(American Society for Microbiology, 2009)10 to 30 days to facilitate treatment with parenterally administered medicines. The efficacy of a novel orally administered prodrug, 2,5-bis(4-amidinophenyl)-furan-bis-O-methlylamidoxime (pafuramidine, DB289), was tested ... -
Enhancing farmers’ access to disease-free sweetpotato planting materials through low cost tissue culture for food security and poverty alleviation in Eastern Africa.
(2014)Sweetpotato is a major food staple in Eastern Africa because of its ease of cultivation and ability to thrive in marginal areas. However, limited supply of disease-free planting materials constrains production. Tissue ... -
Enhancing partnerships for industry-led vocational training and education (e-pivot) in the horticulture value chains of Kenya
(AJSTSS, 2022-06-26)Horticulture is the fastest growing sub-sector in Kenya. It is expected to contribute the most towards the envisioned poverty reduction, and overall food security. It is generally a labour-intensive industry with high ... -
Evaluating the macropropagation efficiency of banana varieties preferred by farmers in Eastern and Central Kenya
(Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 2010)Kenyan farmers are threatened by overreliance on few crops whose yields are reduced by adverse climatic changes. Bananas are more resilient and produce year round, making it a more suitable crop. To increase banana production, ... -
Evaluation and selection of spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.) varieties suited for production in kenya
(Journal of Scientific Conference Proceedings, 2013)Limited access by farmers to improved spider plant (Cleome gynandra) varieties and low fertilizer use are major causes of low leaf yields for this crop. Surveys have shown that the crop is among traditional leafy vegetables ... -
EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF SPIDERPLANT (CLEOME GYNANDRA L.) VARIETIES SUITED FOR PRODUCTION IN KENYA
(JKUAT, 2017)Limited access by farmers to improved spider plant (Cleome gynandra) varieties and low fertilizer use are major causes of low leaf yields for this crop. Surveys have shown that the crop is among traditional ... -
Evaluation of Cold Tolerance in NERICA s Compared with Japanese Standard Rice Varieties at the Reproductive Stage
(Journal of agronomy and crop science, 2015)New Rice for Africa (NERICA) is a general name for interspecific rice varieties derived from a cross between the high-yielding Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) between locally adapted African rice (Oryza glaberrima Steud.). ... -
Evaluation of nitrogen fixation using 15N dilution methods and economy of a maize-tepary bean intercrop farming system in semi-arid SE-Kenya
(Springer, Dordrecht, 2007)Tepary bean has become popular among poor small-scale farmers in semi-arid Kenya, where it is intercropped with maize. This study aimed at i) evaluating the N-economy of maize/tepary bean intercrop versus sale crop using ... -
Evaluation of the effect of different types of stabilisers and salt on improving the physico-chemical properties of camel milk yoghurt
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Camel milk is recognised for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Camels are very resilient can also withstand harsh and hot climatic conditions and produce milk over a long period of time when other livestock succumb. ...