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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 ... -
Low-temperature-modulated fruit ripening is independent of ethylene in ‘Sanuki Gold’ kiwifruit
(Journal of Experimental Botany, 2011)Fruit ripening in response to treatments with propylene, 1-methycyclopropene (1-MCP), and low temperature was characterized in ‘Sanuki Gold’ kiwifruit,Actinidia chinensis Planch. Propylene treatment immediately induced ... -
The accelerated curing of pork using power ultrasound: A pilot-scale production trial
(International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, 2013)Lab-scale studies show that power ultrasound (US) accelerates meat curing and produces superior quality hams through cavitation. This study aims to optimize pilot-scale production of US hams for quality ... -
The accelerated curing of pork using power ultrasound: A pilot-scale production trial
(International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, 2013)Lab-scale studies show that power ultrasound (US) accelerates meat curing and produces superior quality hams through cavitation. This study aims to optimize pilot-scale production of US hams for quality ... -
The influence of nitrogen application on the growth and mineral content of two African nightshade species (Solanum spp.) cultivated in Kenya
(Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology, 2013)Plant growth, leaf nitrogen and nitrate-N, and chemical content of two African nightshades, Solanum villosum and S. sarrachoides under different nitrogen levels was investigated in field experiments in 2001 ... -
Birthweight in offspring of mothers with high prevalence of helminth and malaria infection in coastal Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2013)Results of studies on the associations of maternal helminth infection and malaria-helminth co-infection on birth outcomes have been mixed. A group of 696 pregnant women from the Kwale district in Kenya were recruited and ... -
An assessment of the effect of pulsed electrical fields on tenderness and selected quality attributes of post rigour beef muscle
(Elsevier, 2013)The effect of conventional and PEF treatment (electric field strength: 1.1–2.8 kV cm− 1; energy density: 12.7–226 kJ/kg), frequency (5–200 Hz) and pulse number (152–300) on selected quality attributes of beef Semitendinosus ... -
An assessment of the effect of pulsed electrical fields on tenderness and selected quality attributes of post rigour beef muscle
(Elsevier, 2013)The effect of conventional and PEF treatment (electric field strength: 1.1–2.8 kV cm− 1; energy density: 12.7–226 kJ/kg), frequency (5–200 Hz) and pulse number (152–300) on selected quality attributes of beef Semitendinosus ... -
Evaluation of Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Suitable for Molecular Monitoring of Schistosome-Infected Snails in Field Laboratories
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2013)We previously described loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detection of Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni DNA in infected snails. In the present study, we adapted the LAMP assay for application in field ... -
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 ... -
INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN FERTILISATION AND STAGE OF MATURITY ON IRON LEVELS OF SPIDER PLANT (CLEOME GYNANDRA)
(Scientific Conference Proceedings, 2013)Iron micronutrient deficiency is still a major concern of public health significance especially in Africa and particularly in Kenya. In the current study, five different species of spider plant were obtained ... -
A STUDY OF A HYDRO MAGNETIC FLUID FLOW IN A ROTATING SYSTEM BOUNDED BY TWO PARALLEL PLATES
(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2013)An electrically conducting fluid flowing between two parallel plates has been considered in this study. The fluid flow is unsteady and a magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the plates. Various configurations have ... -
Stability of phytochemicals as sources of anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals in beverages—A review
(Elsevier, 2013)Recently phytochemical constituents have attracted a lot of interest as sources of functional ingredients in food product formulations. However, before being incorporated into foods or beverages the stability of these ... -
Effect of processing temperature on the stability of parthenolide in acidified feverfew infusions
(Elsevier, 2013)The stability of parthenolide, the active ingredient in feverfew and a potential anti-inflammatory bioactive in beverages was evaluated at different pHs (2.9, 3.7, 4.6 and 6.0) during heat processing at 40–100°C. The ... -
Inhibition of proinflammatory biomarkers in THP1 macrophages by polyphenols derived from chamomile, meadowsweet and willow bark.
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2013)Antiinflammatory compounds in the diet can alleviate excessive in flammation, a factor in the pathogenesis of common diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis and diabetes. This study examined three European ... -
The effect of salt and fibre direction on water dynamics, distribution and mobility in pork muscle: A low field NMR study
(Elsevier, 2013)The effect of salt concentration and fibre orientation on water within the meat matrix was investigated by low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR), water-binding capacity (WBC), diffusion studies and histologyi-cal ... -
Monitoring malaria vector control interventions: effectiveness of five different adult mosquito sampling methods
(Oxford University Press, 2013)Long-term success of ongoing malaria control efforts based on mosquito bed nets (long-lasting insecticidal net) and indoor residual spraying is dependent on continuous monitoring of mosquito vectors, and thus on effective ... -
Innervation and Histology of the Clitoral–Urethal Complex: A Cross‐Sectional Cadaver Study
(The journal of sexual medicine, 2013)INTRODUCTION: Despite its central role in sexual function, we lack a description of the nerve distribution and histology for the central components of the clitoris. AIM: This study aims to characterize microscopic anatomy ... -
Potential for autoimmune pathogenesis of Rift Valley Fever virus retinitis
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2013)Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a significant threat to human health because it can progress to retinitis, encephalitis, and hemorrhagic fever. The timing of onset of Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) retinitis suggests an ... -
Synthesis, characterization and crystal structures of two polymorphs of the iodo-bridged ruthenium salt, μ-iodido-bis {η 5-cyclopentadienyl-dicarbonyl-ruthenium (II)} tetrafluoroborate
(Elsevier, 2013)The reaction of RpI (Rp = (η5-C5H5)Ru(CO)2) and AgBF4 in two different solvents, tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane afforded two polymorphs of the iodo-bridged cationic complex [Rp2I]BF4. Polymorph I precipitates out of ...