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Ultrahigh-Pressure Liquid Chromatography-Quadrupole-Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics Reveal the Mechanism of Methyl Jasmonate in Delaying the Deterioration of Agaricus bisporus
(2019)Conquering rapid postripeness and deterioration of Agaricus bisporus is quite challenging. We previously observed that methyl jasmonate (MeJA) pretreatment postponed the deterioration of A. bisporus, but the mechanism is ... -
Use of heat units to predict the optimum transplanting stage of baby corn (Zea mays L.) seedlings under field conditions in Meru County – Kenya
(International Journal Publishing House, 2019)Baby corn (Zea mays L.) is a type of maize belonging to the Poaceae family of plants. It is grown as a vegetable in a wide range of Agro-ecological zones in Kenya. The plant is mainly grown for its immature unfertilized ... -
The use of power ultrasound for the accelerated curing of pork
(58 th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, 2012)Meat curing is a time consuming and labor intensive process. Power ultrasound (US) induces cell disruption and increases mass transfer. This study aims to assess whether US can accelerate the transfer of ... -
The use of pulsed electric fields for accelerating the salting of pork
(LWT - Food Science and Technology, 2014)The efficiency of PEF as a pre-treatment for accelerating the salting (175 kg/m3 NaCl) of pork was assessed through PEF treatments of varying energy densities (22.6–181.1 kJ/kg). This was achieved through a 2 × 2 × 2 ... -
Use of sensor based drip irrigation in improving irrigation water efficiency for vegetable crops Tharaka Nithi county
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Drip irrigation is a water saving technology recommendable for ASAL regions of Kenya that are water deficit. However, it is largely manually operated in Kenya, leading to variable irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE). ... -
Variant Surface Glycoprotein 4, a potential diagnostic candidate for the detection of Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense infections
(Integrated Publishing Association, 2014)In the course of a Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) infection, there is a protracted and fluctuating course of parasitaemia during which different variant surface glycoproteins (VSGs) are expressed in a hierarchical ... -
Variation in nitrogen fixation among three Bush Bean cultivars grown in Kenya when inoculated with three Rhizobia Strains
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Variation of Volatile Terpenes in the Edible Fungi Mycelia Flammulina Velutipes and Communications in Fungus-Mite Interactions.
(Elsevier, 2017)Many mites rely on fungi for nutrients, and fungi benefit from them with regard to spore dispersal, or nutrient resources. The interactions among mites and fungi are still not clear in most cases. This study analyzed ... -
Wildlife-Human Conflicts and Community Perceived Benefits with Proximity to Meru National Park, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: Communities and wildlife living in close proximity bear the brunt of direct impacts from human-wildlife conflicts (HWC). HWC can lead to hostility to animal species and loss of livelihoods. However, few studies ... -
Woody species composition in upper Tana River floodplain of Kenya: Potential effects of change in flood regimes
(Journal of Sustainability, Environment and Peace, 2019)Floodplains of rivers in semi-arid areas of Africa are important refuge grazing areas and biodiversity spots. However, they are sensitive to changes in flood regimes. Vegetation data were collected in transects to capture ...