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Breeding second-generation biofortified bean varieties for Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Micronutrient malnutrition is one of the most serious health challenges facing vast sectors of Africa's population, particularly resourcepoor women and children. Development and utilization of droughttolerant, biofortified ...
Evaluation of Agronomic Performance of Green Gram Accessions Grown Under Reduced Light Intensity in the Arid and Semiarid Areas of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
ims: To evaluate the role of indigenous knowledge in the use and conservation of wild medicinal food plants in Loita sub-county, Narok County.
Study Design: Stratified random sampling was used to select respondents.
Place ...
Climate Change Effects on Crop Production in Yatta Sub-county: Farmer Perceptions and Adaptation Strategies
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
In Yatta sub-County, a semi-arid land, there is scanty information on the causes and
effects of climate change, as well as agricultural adaptation strategies. This scanty
information assessment of climate related risks, ...
Effect of in Situ Moisture Conservation Techniques on Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Pearl Millet in Makueni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) production in semi-arid areas of Kenya is constrained mainly by moisture deficit. A field study was conducted in Makueni, Kenya during the 2014 short and long rainy seasons to determine ...
Indigenous Knowledge on the Uses of African Nightshades Solanum Nigram L. Species Among Three Kenyan Communities
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
In Kenya, the African nightshades (ANS) (Solanum nigram L.) are among the most widely distributed and consumed traditional vegetables. The current study was conducted to better understand the cultural variability in the ...
Economic Contribution of the Pastoral Meat Trade in Isiolo Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Pastoralism as a system has been subject to persistent
undervaluation, due to inadequate information on its
comparative and competitive advantages over alternative
land uses. this lack of understanding of pastoralism’s ...
Profiling of Microbial Content and Growth in Fermented Maize Based Products From Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
In most parts of Africa, the process of fermentation is not controlled and does not adhere to good manufacturing practices, therefore spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms can alter the quality of the end product and may ...
Effect of Resistant Cassava Starch on Quality Parameters and Sensory Attributes of Yoghurt
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
consumers. It is therefore desirable to increase the content of resistant starch in popular foods such as yoghurt. The current research investigated the effect of cassava resistant starch synthesized by heat-moisture ...
Influence of Crop Age on Nutritional Quality and Hydrogen Cyanide Levels of Roots From Popular Coastal Kenyan Cassava Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Cassava is an important crop in coastal Kenya commonly harvested at 12 months after planting but earlier during food shortages. There is limited information that addresses the effect of early harvesting on root quality ...
A Review of Production, Post-harvest Handling and Marketing of Sweetpotatoes in Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Sweet-potato (Ipomea batatas) is a versatile crop that serves the roles of food and nutrition security, cash crop in both raw and processed forms. It is a source of livestock feed and has great potential as a raw material ...