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A determination of raw milk quality and the most suitable microbiological test at the milk collection level in two regions of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11-20)
A study was conducted in two high dairy potential areas of Kenya to determine the bacteriological and compositional
quality of milk produced by small scale farmers and the best microbiological test that could be applied ...
Occurrence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fusarium in TC Banana Rhizosphere Inoculated with Microbiological Products in Different Soils in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The impact of microbiological commercial
products (PHC Biopak, Rhizatech and ECO-T) on
the occurrence of mycorrhizae and
Fusarium
in the rhizosphere of tissue culture banana
(Gros Mitchel cv.) was ...
Suitability of three newly released Kenyan potato varieties for processing into crisps and french fries
(2011)
French fries and potato crisps are the most consumed industrially processed potato
products in Kenya, especially in the major urban centers. Processors have, however,
complained of the inadequate supply and low quality ...
Role of camel milk in pastoral livelihoods in Kenya: contribution to household diet and income.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04-20)
Pastoral livestock production in Kenya is subject to unpredictable rainfall and drought occurrences. These adverse climatic conditions have led to vulnerable and insecure pastoral livelihoods. Despite the potential to ...
Sources of resistance to stem rust among selected wheat germplasm
(2011-09)
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is an important staple food crop contributing to food security and income generation among resource poor farmers. However, the crop is threatened by stem rust which pose a major constraint to wheat ...
Elevated Gene Expression in Chalcone Synthase Enzyme Suggests an Increased Production of Flavonoids in Skin and Synchronized Red Cell Cultures of North American Native Grape Berries
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2012)
Anthocyanins are antioxidants and are among the natural products synthesized via the flavonoid biosynthesis
pathway. Anthocyanins have been recommended for dietary intake in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases,
cancer, ...
Evaluation of Cabbage Varietal Resistance Against Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella) Infestation and Damage
(2010)
This field study was conducted to evaluate the varietal resistance of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata] against diamondback moth (DBM) (Plulel/a xylostella) infestations and damages at the University of Nairobi ...
Khat: A Boon or bane to humanity
(2010)
Khat, an evergreen shrub habitually ingested for its euphoric and
stimulatory effects, is grown mainly in eastern Africa and south-western
Arabia. Its consumption has, for a long time, been restricted to areas
close to ...
Assessment of lead and cadmium residues in farmed fish in Machakos and Kiambu counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) concentrations were determined in muscle, gonad, liver and brain of tilapia fish caught from fish ponds in Machakos and Kiambu counties in Kenya. A total of 217 fish samples were randomly sampled ...
Enhancing output oriented livestock improvement strategies in drylands of Kenya
(2011)
Farmers in the drylands practice mixed crop and livestock production systems. Both production systems have mutual relationships and understanding of target outputs in each system is important. With increasing demand for ...