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In Vitro Production of Trichothecenes and Zearalenone by Fusarium Isolates from Equatorial Barley (Hordeum vulgare l.) grown in Kenya
(African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2012)ABSTRACT Fusarium head blight (scab) is a devastating disease of wheat and barley throughout the world. The disease has been reported worldwide wherever cereals are grown, cutting across diverse ecological and geographical ... -
An in vivo study examining the antiinflammatory effects of chamomile, meadowsweet, and willow bark in a novel functional beverage
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)The antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties of polyphenols are well documented in vitro but there are few human studies. A herbal beverage composed of chamomile, meadowsweet, and willow bark (CMW) was developed and ... -
Infectra(®)-kit: a device for restraining mice and confining tsetse flies during trypanosome infection transmission experiments
(Elsevier, 2013)Chemical (anaesthesia) and manual techniques are commonly used to restrain mice during vector-mediated parasite transmission experiments in the laboratory. Chemical restraint may interfere with natural fly vector-mouse ... -
The Influence of Compositional changes in Reconstituted Potato Flakes on Thermal and Dielectric Properties and Temperatures following Microwave Heating
(Elsevier, 2014)The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of formulation changes on the temperatures of the reconstituted potato flakes following a standardised microwave reheating using a response surface method. Reconstituted ... -
Influence of cultivation, settlements and water sources on wildlife distribution and habitat selection in south-east Kajiado, Kenya
(Environmental Conservation, 2008)In Kenya, lands surrounding wildlife protected areas (PAs), referred to as dispersal areas, have undergone widespread land use changes, but these have been little studied. This study investigated impacts of different land ... -
Influence of cyclophosphamide on the haematological profile of laboratory bred African soft-furred rats (Mastomys natalensis)
(2005)The African soft-furred rat (Mastomys natalensis) has been shown to be a possible model for propagation of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense. This study aimed at determining the baseline biological reference values and reproductive ... -
Influence of different storage conditions on physical and sensory properties of freeze-dried Agaricus bisporus slices.
(Elsevier, 2018)Abstract To explore the influences of storage conditions on freeze-dried Agaricus bisporus slices, the dynamic changes of physical and sensory properties under different conditions (37 °C, 85% RH; 25 °C, 55% RH; ambient ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The influence of PH on the recovery of contaminating micro-organisms from honey
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Accurate and sensitive methods for recovering contaminating micro-organisms from honey are required for an adequate control of the hygienic quality of the product. Most of these micro-organisms would be expected to be ... -
Interaction of Phaseolus vulgaris with thermotolerant isolates of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovarphaseoli from Kenyan soils Interaction dePhaseolus vulgaris avec des isolats thermo-tolérants deRhizobium leguminosarum biovarPhaseoli de sols du Kenya
(Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1989)Thermotolerant strains of Rhizobium leguminosarum biovarphaseoli were isolated from nodules of Phaseolus vulgaris grown in Kenyan soils, where high soil temperatures often exceed 40°C during sunny days. The isolates varied ... -
Invasive Plant Species and Biomass Production in Savannas
(InTech: Biomass and Remote Sensing of Biomass, 2011)Savannas are the second largest biome accounting for c. 30% of terrestrial production. Tropical savannas are distributed largely in Africa, Australia and South America occurring between tropical ... -
IoT based smart irrigation system for communal use
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Kenya is experiencing a rapid human population growth and consequently rising demand for food. This is happening at the backdrop of adverse climatic changes currently being experienced. The problem is further aggravated ... -
IS PARTIAL ROOT ZONE DRYING IRRIGATION A FEASIBLE WATER SAVING STRATEGY IN AFRICAN LEAFY VEGETABLE PRODUCTION? A REVIEW.
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci., 2016)Kenya is considered a water deficit countrywith an annual water recharge of 640m 3per capita.Water saving irrigation technologies such as partial root zone drying (PRD) are important means to sustainability produce high ... -
Isolation and Testing the Cholesteral Reduction ability (in-vitro) of Lactococcus Lactis from Fermented smooth Pigweed (amaranthus hybridus) Leaves
(African Scholarly Science Communications Trust, 2011)Probiotics are live microbial feed supplements, which positively affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Studies have shown probiotic activities of Lactococci isolated from dairy foods, which ... -
Isolation and Testing the Cholesterol reduction ability (in vitro) of Lactococcus Lactis from Fermented smooth Pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus) leaves.
(African Scholarly Science Communication Trust, 2011)Probiotics are live microbial feed supplements, which positively affect the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance. Studies have shown probiotic activities of Lactococci isolated from dairy foods, which ... -
Isolation, characterization and HepG-2 inhibition of a novel proteoglycan from Flammulina velutipes.
(Elsevier, 2021)Flammulina velutipes has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant and many bioactive properties with high contents of carbohydrate, proteins and fibers. In this study, a novel proteoglycan with polysaccharide ... -
Isolation, molecular characterization and evaluation of local isolates of bacillus thuringiensis against the larger grain borer Prostephanus Truncatus (Horn) And The Maize Weevil Sitophilus Zeamais (Motsch)
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Isolation, Purification and Identification of Immunologically Active Peptides from Hericium erinaceus
(Elsevier, 2021)Biologically active peptides released by proteins are important in regulating immunity. The purpose of this study was to isolate and purify an immunologically active peptide from Hericium erinaceus (H. erinaceus) and to ...