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Assessment of the knowledge and use of pesticides by the tomato farmers in Mwea Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Current cultivation of vegetables to meet food security standards requires the use of pesticides which
reduce losses from pests and diseases. A cross-sectional survey for pesticides use in tomato farms
was conducted in ...
Current Status of Guava (Psidium Guajava L.) Production, Utilization, Processing and Preservation in Kenya: A Review
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The guava (Psidium Guajava L.) tree is extensively grown in the tropical and
sub-tropical regions of the world. It is quite resilient, highly productive, has high
economic returns and requires minimal care. The fruit ...
Sensory Attributes of Composite Breads from Shelf Storable Orange-Fleshed Sweetpotato Puree
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Technological advances in baking have enabled
the use of bread as a food vehicle for various nutrients
through use of composite flours. Orange-fleshed sweetpotato
(OFSP) puree subjected to cold chain storage has been ...
Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Properties of Methanolic Extract for a Diabetic Supplement Developed from Drumsticks Leaves (Moringa Oleifera), Garlic (Allium Sativum) and Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Verum) Powders
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive and chronic metabolic disorder which is defined by high blood sugar levels.
The disease is a result of insufficient insulin hormone secretion or its action. One of the methods to control ...
Current knowledge and performance of existing charcoal coolers in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study investigates current knowledge and performance of existing technology, ‘charcoal coolers’
in improving the overall quality and shelf-life of French beans. Data was collected primarily from a
household survey ...
Determinants of perceptions of climate change and adaptation among Turkana pastoralists in northwestern Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03-25)
There is a growing concern that climate variability and change, combined with other environmental, social and political pressures, may overwhelm resilience of pastoral systems if local adaptation strategies are not ...
Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated With Coffee in Kenya and Factors Influencing their Occurrence, Abundance and Diversity
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Frequent detection of galls on coffee roots has raised concerns of nematodes in coffee production systems in
Kenya. This study aimed at determining the occurrence of nematodes associated with coffee in Kenya and the
role ...
Influence of Aspilia pluriseta Schweinf (Asteraceae) on the healing of dermal excision wounds (mouse model) and skin sensitization activity (Guinea pig model)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)
Background: The skin is highly predisposed to injury because of its direct contact with the environment. The aim of
treating of wounds is to both hasten healing, and to minimise the occurrence of perturbations of the ...
Understanding the emergence and evolution of pastoral community groups from the perspective of community members and external development actors in northern Kenya
(JARTS, 2018)
Whereas there is abundance of information on community groups that engage in income generation in rural agricultural and peri-urban areas, information on community groups in pastoral areas still remains scarce. However, ...
Utilization of croton seed as a possible animal feed: a review
(Online J. Anim. Feed Res, 2019-09)
Croton is one of the largest genera in the Family Euphorbiaceae. Its species are distributed in a wide range of environmental and climatic conditions. The plants have for a long time been exploited for medicinal purposes ...