Browsing Journal Reviews by Author "Ambuko, J"
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Cold Chain Management in Horticultural Crops Value Chains: Options for Smallholder Farmers in Africa
Ambuko, J; Wanjiru, F; Karithi, E; Chemining'wa, G; Mwachoni, E; Hansen, B; Wasilwa, L; Owino, W; Nenguwo, N (University of Nairobi, 2018)Maintenance of optimal low temperatures from the farm to the consumer (cold chain management) is critical to maintenance of the quality of perishable horticultural commodities and minimize deterioration after harvest. ... -
Effect of Hexanal as a Post-harvest Treatment to Extend the Shelf-life of Banana Fruits (Musa acuminata var. Sweet Banana) in Kenya
Yumbya, P; Hutchinson, M; Ambuko, J; Owino, W (University of Nairobi, 2019)The short shelf-life of fruits in the tropics continues to be a pressing problem for farmers and other value chain actors. Hexanal is a naturally occurring compound that has received attention as a novel postharvest ... -
Heritability Analysis and Phenotypic Characterization of Spider Plant (Cleome gynandra L.) for Yield
Munene, AK; Nzuve, F; Ambuko, J; Odeny, D (University of Nairobi, 2018)Knowledge on phenotypic diversity among existing spider plant accessions is a milestone in the improvement of spider plant, which is a highly nutritious indigenous vegetable in Kenya. A study involving agronomic and ...