Browsing Faculty of Agriculture by Author "Gemma, H."

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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 ...

    • Effect of Postharvest Hot Air Treatments on Ripening and Soluble Sugars in Banana Fruits, Musa Spp. ‘Williams’ 

      Ambuko, J. L.; Sugaya, S.; Sekozawa, Y.; Gemma, H.; Zanol, G. (Laboratory of Pomology Graduate School Life and Environ. Sciences Tsukuba University, TsukubaDept. Plant Science & Crop Protection University of Nairobi, 2012)
      Postharvest hot air treatments have been traditionally used for disinfection and disinfestations of fruits and vegetables. Recently, high temperature preconditioning has been shown to have the potential to impart tolerance ...