Browsing Faculty of Agriculture by Author "Ambuko, J."

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    • Effect of maturity stage and variety on the efficacy of 1-mcp treatments in mango fruits 

      Owino, W.O.; Gemma, H.; Hutchnison, M.J.; Githiga, R.W.; Ambuko, J. (2 Laboratory of Pomology, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Tsukuba3 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology1 University of Nairobi, Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2012)
      1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is one of the postharvest technologies employed in postharvest systems to extend the shelf life of perishable commodities and minimize postharvest losses. Efficacy of 1-MCP is affected by ...