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Efficacy of activebag® packaging on postharvest quality of purple passion fruit (passiflora edulis Sims)
(2014-08-17)
Water loss after harvest results in wilting and shrivelling and is one of the major causes of postharvest losses in perishables. Passion fruit is susceptible to rapid water loss after harvest leading to diminished quality ...
Comparison of quality attributes of mango fruits produced from two contrasting agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(Ruforum, 2014)
Mango (Mangifera indica) is a tropical fruit adapted to a wide range of agro-ecological
conditions. In Kenya, mango fruits are produced across various agro-ecological zones (AEZs);
from sub-humid to semi-arid. The diverse ...
A comparative evaluation of maturity indices of mango fruits produced in two contrasting agro-ecological zones of Kenya
(Ruforum, 2014)
Harvesting mango (Mangifera indica) fruits at the right stage for the destination market
and use requires reliable maturity indices. There are various indices that are used to determine
harvest maturity for mango fruits. ...
Modeling potential impact of climate change on sorghum and cowpea performance under different tillage and cropping systems in semi-arid areas of Kenya
(Ruforum, 2014)
Field trials were carried out at Kambi ya Mawe location in Eastern Kenya during the long rains
(LRS) of 2010 and short rains (SRS) of 2010/2011, to evaluate effect of tillage and cropping
system on performance of sorghum ...
Evaluation of multiplex PCR in detection of crop alleles and differential hybridization among weedy sorghum populations.
(Asian network for scientific information, 2014)
Utility of the PCR methodology in detection of crop alleles in weedy species has the potential for improvement through techniques that improve efficiency and minimize the cost and time required. This study evaluated the ...
Investigating eggs hatchability in indigenous chicken system with smallholder farms in Kenya in a participatory research using analysis of variation
(Elewa bioSciences, 2014)
Objective: The aim of this farmer participatory research was to investigate the treatment effects of housing, vaccination, deworming and feed supplementation on production characteristics of indigenous chicken in different ...
Using intermittent sand filters of various depths to remove NH3-N, NO3N and NO2N from the wastewater of sugar milling factory.
(International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), 2014)
Intermittent sand filter systems have been used in wastewater treatment according to Selecky (2012) especially
their application for on-site wastewater management. Intermittent sand filters have not been used to treat ...
Characterization of the livestock production system and potential to enhance productivity through improved feeding in Sabatia, Vihiga county, Kenya
(ILRI, 2014-03-15)
Livestock farming contributes significantly to the economies of the Western Kenya (Ojowi et.al 2001
and KARI Kakamega 2006) through generation of tangible and intangible products (World, 2005).
Within the region, most ...
Agriculture chemicals’ related hazards control
(KARI publication unit, 2014)
IN recent years, food safety standards have become a more prominent issue
for global trade in agricultural and food products (Jaffee and Henson, 2004a;
and Josling et al., 2004). Of particular concern is the potential ...
Characterization of the livestock production system and potential to enhance productivity through improved feeding in Kisumu west, Kisumu, Kenya
(ILRI, 2014)
The Feed Assessment Tool (FEAST) was used to characterize the feed‐related aspects of the
livestock production system in Matayos, sub County, Busia County of Kenya. The assessment was
carried out through focused group ...