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Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Compliance to Food Safety Management Systems for Fruits and Vegetable Salads in Fine Dining Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
Effect of Tied Ridges on Yield and Yield Components of Maize, Sorghum and Dry Bean Under Different Agronomic Management Practices in Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
The principle factors causing low productivity of food crops under rain-fed agriculture are low soil fertility, unpredictable and poorly distributed rainfall that cause low soil moisture, poor crop management practices and ...
Response of Chia (Salvia Hispanica) to Water Stress, Plant Density and Nitrogen Fertilizer in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Chia (Salvia hispanica) is gaining popularity worldwide due to its nutritional and health benefits. In Kenya, production of chia seed is relatively new, and the crop has gained attention hence prompting the possibility of ...
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in
Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern
processing technology have been a bottleneck ...
Status of Bacterial Wilt of Tomato in Kajiado and Kirinyaga Counties and Its Management by Host Resistance and Biocontrol Agent
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is responsible for yield losses of up to 64 to 100% in tomato grown under open field and greenhouse conditions, respectively. Additionally, the disease has resulted in a ...
Influence of Lime and Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield of Dry Bean (Phaseolus Vulgairs L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop in the world. The crop is widely cultivated in both developed and developing countries. In Kenya, dry bean is a staple food crop, which comes second after maize ...
Breeding Common Beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) for Higher Grain Yield, Iron and Zinc Concentration in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Around the world today, legumes are among the most consumed crops and the species especially Phaseolus vulgaris. Bean yields vary due to varietal differences and also the environmental conditions. Its nutrient content ...
Management of Whiteflies and Slugs on Greenhouse Poinsettia in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Flower industry in Kenya, is today the country’s top industry after remittance, tourism, and tea. Key problems facing this sector are freight capacity, climate change and plant health regulations. Poinsettia, Euphobia ...
An Assessment of Effects of Mango Value Addition Activities on Women Economic Empowerment in Tana Delta Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
This study examined the effect of mango value addition activities on women’s economic empowerment in Tana Delta Sub-County. It was founded on the need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of local and international organizations ...
Effect of Different Macro-nutrient Combinations on Growth, Yield and Fibre Quality of Cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) requires large quantities of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), and these nutrients are frequently limiting in cotton growing areas in Kenya. Nitrogen, P and K nutrition affects ...