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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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Genetic Diversity Within African Tomato Using Next Generation Sequencing
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Full potential of African tomato has not been tapped due to lack of information regarding its characterization. The aim of this work was to study the diversity of 17 African tomato landraces collected from
Solanaceae gene ...
The Influence of Rate and Time of Nitrogen Top Dressing on the Storage Quality of Onion (Allium Cepa L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Onion (Allium cepa L.) is an important commercial vegetable crop grown by small-holder farmers in
Kenya for both local and export markets. The national average production is low and quality is
highly compromised due to ...
Isolation, Characterization, and Quantification of Bacteria from African Sausages Sold in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Hindawi, 2018-10-23)
African sausages are local popular delicacies in Kenya. Demand for these sausages has resulted in this delicacy’s vendors being
on the increase. However, health risk posed to unsuspecting consumers of African sausages ...
Effect of water conservation measures on soil moisture and maize yield under drought prone agro-ecological zones in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
This study was conducted to assess agricultural practices for generating maximum maize productivity in drought prone agro-ecological zones. The experiment was conducted in Cyili sub-catchment in Southern Province of Rwanda, ...
No rain but bumper harvest: the magic of pigeonpea in semi-arid Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Land degradation and low rainfall seriously constrain agricultural
production in arid and semi-arid areas. A study was conducted at Katumani
Research Centre between 2009 and 2013 to investigate the effect of pigeonpea
and ...
Modified Atmosphere Packaging Enhances the Effectiveness of Coolbot™ Cold Storage to Preserve Postharvest Quality of Mango Fruits
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Recently, the Coolbot™ technology was introduced to smallholder farmers in Kenya as a low-cost alternative to
conventional cold rooms. The present study sought to establish the additive benefits of cold storage under
Coolbot™ ...