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The physico-chemical characteristics and some nutritional values of vegetable amaranth sold in Nairobi-Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)
Twenty one major supermarkets and ten independent green grocers in the city of Nairobi were surveyed for types of vegetable amaranths sold and their post harvest handling. The nutrient composition of the vegetables was ...
Mathematical model for detecting diabetes in the blood
(Academia, 2011-07-01)
This study presents a new mathematical model for Blood Glucose Regulatory System(BGRS) which includes epinephrine as a third variable in the form, Ў= AY, and whose solution has been analyzed for equilibrium and stability ...
Molecular characterization of 'Candidatus Liberibacter' species/strains causing huanglongbing disease of citrus in Kenya
(Avenida Brasil, 2007-11-20)
This study was undertaken to characterize the alpha subgroup of the proteobacteria causing the huanglongbing (HLB) disease of citrus from three different ecological zones of Kenya namely the Lower highlands (LH2, LH3, ...
Genetic diversity of Kenyan potato germplasm revealed by simple sequence repeat markers
(Springer-Verlag, 2011-09-09)
International potato germplasm (Solanum tuberosum L.) has been long introduced to and bred in Kenya and the accumulated Kenyan Solanum germplasm is unique in its geographical and climatic ranges of adaptation to tropical ...
Replacement of postharvest moisture loss by recharging and its effect on subsequent moisture loss during short-term storage of carrots
(American Society for Horticultural Science, 1998-01-01)
Replacing postharvest moisture loss in carrots (Daucus carota L., `Caro-choice') by single and repeated recharging (rehydration in water) treatments, interaction between the duration of recharging and temperature during ...
Occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes and their potential in the management of diamondback moth in Kale
(Asian Network, 2008)
The study was aimed at determing the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) in different agroecosystems and their potential as biocontrol agents in the management of DBM. Soil samples were taken from a plant forest, ...
Effectiveness of indigenous pea rhizobia (Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) in cultivated soils of central Kenya
(J. Appl. Biosci., 2012-09-30)
Objective: This paper reports on a study conducted to determine the effectiveness of pea rhizobia
(Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) resident in Central Kenyan soils.
Methodology and results: Garden pea (Pisum sativum ...
Effect of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) on the Shelf Life and Postharvest Quality of Purple Passion Fruit (Passiflora Edulis Sims)
(2014-07-03)
Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) being highly perishable is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality. This study evaluated the efficacy of activebag® which is a new modified atmosphere ...
Mathematical modeling of insulin therapy in patients with diabetes mellitus
(International Journal of multidisciplinary sciences and Engineering, 2015-06-01)
This study presents a Mathematical Model Insulin Therapy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus which includes external rate at which blood glucose, insulin and epinephrine are being increased in the form, (Y=AY+r ⃗(t)) ̇ ...
Farmer management practices of citrus insect pests in Kenya
(Afr. J. Hort. Sci, 2009)
A formal citrus insect pest survey was conducted in two citrus growing districts of Kenya, Bungoma and Machakos, to determine important insect pests of citrus and evaluate the pest control practices ...